Rabbi Alon C Ferency

In the Book of Exodus, the priest carries twelve stones over his heart, illumined by the Urim and Tumim. Tetzaveh means command, and also connection. Begin by returning to yourself. One slow inhale. One full exhale. Feel your own steady flame. Now, bring one person to mind. As you inhale, receive them. As you exhale, send light. Pause. Return to your own breath. Again—another name. Inhale, you make space for them. Exhale, you shine. Pause. Come home to yourself. Move this way through all twelve. Each one held for a single long breath in, a single long breath out. No fixing. No story. Only light passing there and back again. When the twelfth has faded, rest. Inhale. Exhale. Feel your own heart luminous and whole.