SOUL TRAITS

Introducing the Middot

HUMILITY

Finding your space

We start with humility. We learn that the Hebrew word ananvah,

and Jewish tradition views humility in a holistic way. You are encouraged to step in, as much as step away, from the space you occupy.

Humility is the foundational middah to really understand the transformational power of Mussar.

GRATITUDE

The Hebrew, hakarat hatov, translates more as 'seeking out the good' and is an invitation to search for goodness and blessing, and being grateful for them, even in - especially in - the more challenging circumstances.

Learning to become aware of the tiniest magical moments in life is one of the most powerful transformative actions we can take. Gratitude journalling may be having a moment in wider society, and it is with gratitude that we are passed on this wisdom from our ancestors too.

ANGER

Freeing emotion

Anger is often perceived as a negative emotion.
In Mussar, we discover that, like all the middot, there is no 'negative' or 'positive' soul trait.
We explore how anger shows up in our lives and how we can manipulate it for good.

SILENCE

Silent power

Silence can be golden. Silence can also be sinister.
We shine a light on moments of silence; the power they can hold and how we can find the balance of practicing silence in our own lives.