Generosity - A Mindful Jewish Moment

A Mindful Jewish Moment For Generosity. This short meditation is a perfect way to start the day, take a quick break during work, or do a quick reset. This practice can also be used at the beginning of a longer silent sit.

This practice begins with a very short teaching and continues with brief instruction.

Transcript

Rabbi Simcha Bunim taught, Do not give solely out of the compassion of your heart. It was his practice to give twice to those in need, When they came in and when they left. When asked, He said that the first time he gave out of the compassion rooted in every heart, The second time he gave in response to God's commandment. We can experience generosity through both gracefully giving and receiving. Rest your eyes, Relaxing body and breath. Allow the body to relax and receive this moment as a generous gift. With each breath in, Thinking, I receive gracefully, And with each breath out, I give with grace. Acknowledging that nothing need be diminished through generous giving, That abundance is possible. Breathing in, Receiving the gift of this moment. Breathing out, Giving the gift of this moment.