BECOMING ONE - Week 7 (June 4-10)
Achdut - Unity & Integration
Choose Your Challenge:
Focusing on unity & integration as a foundation for personal growth, here are seven easy-to-do challenges:
Choose a challenge from the list or make up your own!
1. Reach Out: Connect with someone you haven't spoken to in a while, whether it's a friend, family member, or acquaintance, and catch up with them to strengthen your relationships.
2. Share Stories: Share a personal story or experience with someone from a different background or perspective, fostering understanding and empathy through storytelling.
3. Bridge Differences: Reach out to someone with whom you may have differences or conflicts and initiate a conversation aimed at understanding each other's perspectives and finding common ground.
4. Express Appreciation: Take time to express appreciation and gratitude to people from different walks of life who have made a positive impact on you, whether it's through a thank-you note, a message, or a small gesture of kindness.
5. Learn Something New: Learn about a new culture, tradition, or perspective through books, documentaries, or online resources, expanding your knowledge and understanding of diverse experiences.
6. Practice Empathy: Put yourself in someone else's shoes and imagine their experiences and challenges, cultivating empathy and compassion towards others.
7. Reflect on Unity: Take time to reflect on the importance of unity and integration in fostering a harmonious society, and commit to taking actions that promote understanding, respect, and collaboration among diverse groups.
Deepen Your Learning:
Join us at our LIVE online events (Zoom links sent to participants prior to the webinars):
Challenge Launch with Alan Morinis
Kavod/Honor - Sunday, April 21st, at 2:00 pm ET
Mid Challenge with Avi Fertig
Achrayut/Responsibility - Tuesday, May 14, at 2:00 pm ET
Challenge Conclusion with Eric Gurvis
Achdut/Unity - Sunday, June 9, at 2:00 pm ET
Deepen The Learning:
Featuring the Weekly Omer Essay - "Unity & Integration" - by Naomi Wittlin - Read Here
Read Our Community Omer Reflections - Here
Dive deep into our weekly theme with thought-provoking essays featuring reflection questions, offering a transformative growth experience. In addition to or in place of the daily challenge, set a personal goal, identify barriers, and take practical steps toward achievement.
Share Your Journey: Reflect on your progress and share with the community. Sharing experiences fosters wisdom and mutual support on our paths of growth.
What goal have you set? Update us on your progress, accomplishments, and personal growth journey.
Please email your reflections to Helaine: helaine@mussarinstitute.org
