Bamidbar: In the wilderness

[chanaleh]

Bamidbar was actually last week's Torah portion, not today's, but this is a theme that's been much on my mind the past couple weeks, and then it was borne out further as follows

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[xiphias]

Hmm.

[chanaleh]

Hmm?

[xiphias]

It's just a very interesting place to be in. It's sort of the opposite of what usually works for you: you generally need both belonging and freedom to thrive. But it's not a totally bad thing, either.

[sanpaku]

I'm sorry to hear it but I hope the transition is a good one to whatever comes next. It sounds like you've found some peace and strength.

Selfishly, NYC is much easier for me to get to than Boston, and I still have people there I want to introduce you to... so hopefully I'll see you there soon.

[tigerbright]

Wishing you an exciting journey to an excellent place.

[spacehawk]

So yeah, it was one of those laser-targeted moments. You know it's reached me when I am sitting there in shul with tears streaming down my face... and in a cleansing way, not a bitter way. Somehow Rabbi Sebert manages to do that to me a lot.

Oh wow. *hugs* That sounds like a really major moment for you. I'm glad you were able to find that.

On a spiritual level, this seems connected with the concept of liminality. (There is more to it than Wikipedia can capture.)

Meanwhile, I signed up for a six-week Russian class, Tuesday nights starting June 4. And I'm also planning to try to make contra dancing tonight.

This sounds great!

[chanaleh]

Oh yes very much with the liminal spaces. (Funny, also, I never made the etymological connection with pre-liminary.)

I am quite excited about the class!

[mbarr]

We haven't seen iron man 3 either. We get back Monday night. Maybe we shall plan an outing?

[chanaleh]

YES YES YES! Been missing you guys awfully.

[taylweaver]

Depending on the timing (and location), I might be up for joining you guys as well, if that's okay.