When the raw energy of the middos in ones body is strong – giants compared to the small voice of reason in the brain, the emotions in a state of chaos (tohu)pay no attention to logic. So how does one harness the energy? How can one lead and create order? Only by introducing Chochma – the power of saying ‘what is this?’ the curious silence of being a channel, being open to receive insight from a place so much greater then oneself – watching and experiencing the emotion as it is, without any pre-determined meaning, judgments or story. Staying with, ‘what is this?’ rather than getting caught in analysis or judgment, feeling ones way through middos whilst standing in Chochma is what allows one to gain access to Hashems Himself and create a home for Him in the world (maamar, Meraglim Shlach 5715)
Open curious questions to sit in silence with and listen for answers for…
What do I feel in my body?
what is it?
what age does it feel?
how does it move?
What does it want?
What does it fear?
what tone does it speak in?
What does it say or what sound does it make if it had a voice?
What posture does it sit in?
how does it relate to others?
What does it look like?
What colour is it?
What texture is it?