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Ninth Day of the Counting of the Omer

4/3/2013

 
Tonight begins the ninth day of the Counting of the Omer, one week and two days. It is the day of the divine quality of Gevurah within Gevurah, Discipline within Discipline. The most powerful people are the ones who have mastery over their own strength. How do you discipline the way you use your power?

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