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Judaism nurtures our purpose in life to make this world a better place. Central to the work of repairing the world (tikkun olam) is the individual cultivation & repair of soul traits (tikkun middot). The practice of Mussar is the work of refining, tuning and fine tuning the quality of our character (middah).

Midah of the Month of January/Tevet (Jan 27-Feb 25): HaCarat HaTov (Gratitude/Recognizing the Good)

“I didn't realize I would be so constantly amazed and astonished by the casual profundity of children's writing, the directness and transparency of their images, the generosity of their insights.” J. Ruth Gendler

Practice:   Stretch the muscle that acknowledges something good when it sees it

1.     At the end of each day, ask yourself (and answer) what good did I notice today?
2.     Dinner table conversation;  Are the things you notice you are grateful for material or emotional?