This fifth week of the Omer is associated with the divine attribute of Hod, which is understood as both “splendor” and “humility” and is represented by the left leg in the human body schema. In this meditation, we consider how leaning in to our weaker leg — acknowledging our limitations — opens us up to receiving divine splendor, learning to let go of the constant striving of the right leg of Netzach and to open up to something mysterious (Hod) from beyond. We also work with the relationship between this right leg of Netzach (endurance) and the left leg of Hod to feel into how the two might work together inside us.
Sources That Contributed to My Thinking About Hod:
Melanie Gruenwald, “Counting of the Omer: The Week of Hod,” Kabbalah Experience
Rabbi Dev Nolly on Hod in Kehilla Synagogue’s “Sefirat HaOmer”
Simon Jacobson on Hod in chabad.org
Jay Michaelson on Hod in learnkabbalah.org
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