Musar with
Jamie Arnold
Musar
Musar means discipline, a practical approach to cultivating character. These days, we call it social and emotional development, and it’s a life-long endeavor. It begins simply with the courage to live as if it is possible to grow one’s capacity to become more grateful, patient, generous, compassionate, organized, etc. While rooted in a centuries-old Jewish educational philosophy, the principles and practices are universal. Anyone and everyone can try it. No one can do it for you, nor can one do it alone. So, come, let’s try it together.
“[The goal of musar is] to teach humanity how to develop a knowing and connected heart; to place into our hands tools in the art of sacred attunement with the midot and harness the dynamics of inner life.”
– Unknown Author (Orchot Tzaddiqim, 16th Century)
Pillars of Practice
Choose
Midot are measurable qualities of character. Identify the qualities that belong in your personalized spiritual curriculum.
Record
Journaling is another pillar of the practice. Here I offer guidance on how to begin and refine a journaling practice.
Recite
The daily recitation of a word or short phrase is integral to the practice. Let’s find the right focus phrases for you.
Witness
Each seeker’s path is unique. Still, partnerships are indispensable pillars of practice. Receive guidance on hevruta study [in pairs] and a honing the art of witnessing for one another in small groups, or vaad.
