PrePent Day 24
Wisdom
Welcome to PrePent Day 24!
Wisdom
Words to the wise - that’s you!
Daniel Vekhter starts his days with three bows, in the zen style and raises his hands above his head to symbolize raising his wise mind above his ego.
“On the morning of my 37th birthday, I went for a walk under the full moon, and got the epiphany that my word would be wisdom. What should I do on this first day of a new lap around the sun? Will my day be about play or courage? About contemplation or about community? About self-care or service? Wisdom is the painter that picks the right virtue for the present moment, and applies it to the canvas of life. Wisdom is about knowing and loving what matters most deeply, according to John Vervaeke. It's an integration of the virtues.”
His invitation to us:
pursue wisdom.
It will bring clarity.
How will you activate your inner wisdom today? A bow? A silent sit? A look in the mirror?
Will you trust in it?
And don’t forget to give yourself a gratitude hug for your inner wisdom.
Welcome to the PrePent journey - August 18th - the first day of the month of Elul.
Here’s how you can participate:
Each day, starting today and ending on Yom Kippur, 9/25, we’ll post one photo+short text submitted by YOU - Lab/Shul Partners and global community members. (Double photos on Friday for Shabbat - we won’t post on Saturday.)
Use this printable signEditSignEditSign to write in your answer, snap a picture, write a short paragraph about your choice, and send it in to us using this form. You can also create your own sign and share with us!
We’ll be posting these daily offerings on our social media and website. You can also subscribe to get them in your inbox, for 40 days.
The entire collection will be on display at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center as an ongoing gallery during the High Holy Days, and attendees will be able to create new versions right on the spot. We’ll be talking about your choices on Yom Kippur - exploring, together, what it means to rebuild trust and re-imagine the sacred.
Ready to PrePent together?