Healing from Amputation
Continuing the Kabbalistic metaphor as set forth in the article
"Heal Israel", we are all in shock from the amputation of the "right foot" of the
people of Israel. Now the Shomron, the land inheritance of the tribe of
Ephraim, connected to the gall bladder of the body of Israel, is being
masochistically cut off.  | | " The shock of the disengagement is being met with many and varied reactions...." | | |
According to the Kabbala, the gall bladder is the organ that
controls intercourse. Healthy relationships between individuals and nations
depend on a strong gall bladder and the tribe of Ephraim rooted in our land.
How are we reacting to this self-imposed butchering? The shock
of the disengagement is being met with many and varied reactions. There is a lot
of confusion and seemingly contradictory responses. We may understand these
responses in light of the different energies that make up our personality. As we
embrace all aspects of our psyche we may, individually and as a people, respond
in a wholesome and effective way so that we may not only assure our survival,
but also regenerate an even more vital life force. | | " According to the Kabbala, each individual is a composite of all twelve tribes...." | | |
According to the Kabbala, each individual is a composite of all
twelve tribes. Each tribe responds to reality in a different way. Also, just as
trauma affects each limb and organ of a body we may understand the complexity of
responses to the crisis of disengagement. The more we explore these responses
the better we are prepared to follow the course of action that is appropriate
for our soul.
Dan, the tribe of judges, is connected to the liver. According
to the Kabbala, the liver is the seat of "anger" from which a cry for truth and
justice reverberates throughout the body of Israel, and throughout all of
humanity.
When our liver is working at the height of its spiritual
functioning we rectify our "anger". Throwing curses at each other and wanting to
kill the offenders of true vision is a product of unrectified "anger". Rather,
we use this powerful energy to restore justice and truth. This is a very healthy
response. We maintain the vision that redemption depends on every Jew returning
to his land inheritance. | | " We do not passively accept mystical explanations of tragedy...rather we act from the inner pulsations of truth and justice...." | | |
Dan's response insures that we will reclaim the land that we
tore ourselves from. We will not be at peace until this happens. When we are
connected to our Creator, we know that true justice, many times hidden, is
ultimately being orchestrated. However, with the energy of Dan we do not
passively accept mystical explanations of tragedy. Rather we act from the inner
pulsations of truth and justice, which is in our very blood, reverberating
throughout our liver.
The tribe of Benjamin was given the land inheritance of the site
of the Temple in Jerusalem. Benjamin is the visionary within us and the
visionaries amongst us. Through Benjamin's lenses we find comfort in knowing
that all that has transpired is part of a larger Divine plan. We are always able
to keep focused on G-d's promise of redemption through which all Jews will
return to their land inheritance. Benjamin's perception of vision, faith and
acceptance is one of twelve healthy responses. As we recover from trauma we must
also embrace this perspective. | | " A healthy organism will respond with a harmonious integration of all dimensions...." | | |
And so it is for each tribe, which genetically and spiritually
exists in each one of us. A healthy organism will respond with a harmonious
integration of all dimensions. If we only respond with vision and the acceptance
that G-d is in everything and that all is G-d's will, we may become sedated, inactive and impotent. So
too, acting to restore truth and justice without the perspective of vision and
faith may lead to unhealthy rage
Issachar, the tribe of Torah scholars was consulted about
the timing of events. The kings, who were from the tribe of Judah, consulted
Issachar about when to go to war as well as when to refrain. | | " Judah is our royal voice within...." | | |
Judah is our royal voice within. As the leader he defines
us as a people, what eternal values we stand for and where we draw our borders
on all levels.
Ephraim is the diplomatic negotiator. But, Ephraim detached from
Judah compromises our borders. And, Judah without Ephraim lacks an
understanding of how to relate to the world.
May we all restore our inner balance as we recover from the
trauma of disengagement. We are one people with one heart. Just as each tribe
needs the other to complete the body of Israel, so too each one of us must
harmonize the seemingly contradictory voices within us as we tolerate each
other's reactions. We made a covenant with G-d at Mt. Sinai: now, guided by the
wisdom of the Torah, we will heal our imbalances.
Thus, when it is time, we will come to action in a united and
integrated way both as individuals and as a people. We may then efficiently fill
our role in guiding all of humanity towards redemption.
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