

Elul time to stretch not stress
7 snips Aug 25, 2025
Discover the spiritual essence of Elul, a time for personal growth through forgiveness and introspection. Explore how mercy in relationships can unlock life’s blessings while contrasting spiritual humility with secular views. Learn how small, manageable changes can disrupt old habits and enhance well-being. Embrace strategies for transforming regret into positive growth by resetting your perspective. Finally, confront past adversities to deepen your connection with yourself and prepare spiritually for the High Holy Days.
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Stretch, Don't Stress This Elul
- Do use Elul to stretch, not stress: expand charity, forgiveness, and prayer beyond your comfort zone.
- Action matters more than thought this month, so take concrete steps every day.
Turn Conflict Into Compassion
- Do view difficult people as opportunities to practice compassion and earn mercy in heaven.
- Feed your soul by starving your ego through extra forgiveness and patience this month.
Elul Is A Month Of Accounting
- Elul equals Bina (value 67), a feminine energy of accounting and repair rather than just lofty ideas.
- Proper judgment below reduces judgment above, so introspection fixes life problems at their root.