2010 Mussar

I have recently started down the path of Mussar practice... for an intro to Mussar see
http://www.mussarinstitute.org/wisdom-way.htm or http://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Holiness-Jewish-Spiritual-Mussar/dp/1590303687

WHAT IS MUSSAR?

Mussar is a path of contemplative practices and exercises that have evolved over the past thousand years to help an individual soul to pinpoint and then to break through the barriers that surround and obstruct the flow of inner light in our lives. Mussar is a treasury of techniques and understandings that offers immensely valuable guidance for the journey of our lives.

GOALS OF MUSSAR PRACTICE

The goal of Mussar practice is to release the light of holiness that lives within the soul. The roots of all of our thoughts and actions can be traced to the depths of the soul, beyond the reach of the light of consciousness, and so the methods Mussar provides include meditations, guided contemplations, exercises and chants that are all intended to penetrate down to the darkness of the subconscious, to bring about change right at the root of our nature.

With G-d's help I have outlined my spiritual curriculum for 2010:


Traits

1 Yirah
2 Silence
3 Enthusiasm
4 Humility
5 Goodness Righteousness
6 Discernment Wisdom
7 Gentleness Compassion/ Patience/ Kindness
8 Strength Order/Courage
9 Moderation Self Control
10 Gratitude
11 Equanimity
12 Simplicity
13 Trust