Rachmanut

Blessed in struggle through the darkness

Contemplating the consequences

of opening my eyes.

-jrb

 

 

‎“The Hebrew rachmanut [meaning mercy or compassion] comes from “rechem” womb. Compassion is feeling, almost physically, the reality of the other. It is a gentle virtue.” (Rabbi David Wolpe)

 

[Image: Chinese 100 blessing characters]