Encounter

THE BIG IDEA

Breathe in the last lingering Chanukah lights and prepare yourself for a deep sense of encounter.

This week holds the energy of the great reveal, not only is Joseph alive, but he holds the power to enslave the entire Egyptian population, second only to Pharaoh himself. Situate yourself within the ultimate karmic unfolding. Summon Judah’s strength, and take responsibility for past mistakes. Channel Joseph’s complete forgiveness as he hugs each of his brothers, and apply that level of higher understanding in your own life. Feel a father’s relief that his son survived. Jacob wasn’t abandoned (by God), and neither are we.

This weekend is an excellent time to allow a deep sense of knowing, and divine presence back into your body. 

However, this week’s Torah Omens aren’t entirely good news.  Joseph's reunion with his father brings the entire body of Israel (70 in total) out of their designated spiritual land. A larger karmic force is unfolding. Brace yourself for the drop in energy, but don’t stop the celebration. The pathway to exile was cushioned with comfort.

EMOTIONAL STRETCHING EXCERCISE

This weekend is an excellent time to stretch yourself consciously and allow for a feeling of emotional growth to be felt in your body.

PART 1

Find a comfortable place to sit on the floor.

Stretch out your legs in front of you, and raise your hands above your head.

With a straight spine, and your hands above your head, take a few deep breaths and keep reaching to the sky.

When you are ready, bend forward from your waist and begin reaching forward. You should be feeling the stretch in the backs of your thighs, allow for a slight bend in your knees.

As you reach forward, imagine reaching for a sister or brother (or your mother or father), whatever family member feels most distant that you want to pull close. 

With your back as straight as possible, reach towards them with all your might and keep pulling your body forward, extending out your arms to increase the stretch in your shoulders.

Take a few deep breaths here  and then relax. 

PART 2

Repeat this exercise again, this time Imagining you are Joseph, second in command to Pharaoh.

Extend your legs in front of you, reach up overhead and summon the power of all of Egypt into your body.

When you are ready, bend forward at the waist, and reach towards your toes.

As you reach forward, imagine yourself as Joseph reaching forward to hug his brothers. Start with Benjamin. Reach for your baby brother for the first time in your adult life. Keep reaching forward and tap into the ancient memory of the brothers reuniting.

Take a few deep breaths here.

PART 3

Imagine you have made contact with Benjamin. Roll back up to a seating position, wrapping your arms around yourself. Visualize yourself as Benjamin being hugged for the first time by your brother Joseph. With your arms wrapped around each shoulder, allow yourself to feel hugged back.  Drop into the feeling of being held by a larger presence. 

PART 4

Still in a seated position with your legs in front of you, allow your head to drop and round your spine.

Breath into any tension in your back and spine.

From this internal place, imagine you are Jacob, in mourning for the loss of your son Joseph.

And then slowly roll up, vertebrae by vertebrae allowing that information that your son Joseph is alive to penetrate your body at every level. Breathe the knowledge of the ultimate karmic unfolding into every space in your body until you are sitting in the upright position.

Repeat part 2 +3 imagining you are Jacob hugging Joseph for the first time.

Receive the power of that embrace as you step into Egypt consciousness and 2023.