Marilyn Heiss
@mdivah.bsky.social
Day 49 - 7 weeks
of the Omer
Malkhut sheb'Malkhut
A day of Unity
in a week of Unity
Our omer journey is now complete.
May the wisdom we've gleaned along the way support us on the rocky path that lies ahead.
May we be able to join together in divine spirit to create a better world.
of the Omer
Malkhut sheb'Malkhut
A day of Unity
in a week of Unity
Our omer journey is now complete.
May the wisdom we've gleaned along the way support us on the rocky path that lies ahead.
May we be able to join together in divine spirit to create a better world.
June 1, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Day 49 - 7 weeks
of the Omer
Malkhut sheb'Malkhut
A day of Unity
in a week of Unity
Our omer journey is now complete.
May the wisdom we've gleaned along the way support us on the rocky path that lies ahead.
May we be able to join together in divine spirit to create a better world.
of the Omer
Malkhut sheb'Malkhut
A day of Unity
in a week of Unity
Our omer journey is now complete.
May the wisdom we've gleaned along the way support us on the rocky path that lies ahead.
May we be able to join together in divine spirit to create a better world.
Day 48 - 6 weeks & 6 days
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Malkhut
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Unity
Maintaining connections to the people & spaces that create our foundations involves a practice of flexibility. Unity requires an ever evolving flow of energy, not a rigid wall of matter.
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Malkhut
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Unity
Maintaining connections to the people & spaces that create our foundations involves a practice of flexibility. Unity requires an ever evolving flow of energy, not a rigid wall of matter.
May 31, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Day 48 - 6 weeks & 6 days
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Malkhut
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Unity
Maintaining connections to the people & spaces that create our foundations involves a practice of flexibility. Unity requires an ever evolving flow of energy, not a rigid wall of matter.
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Malkhut
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Unity
Maintaining connections to the people & spaces that create our foundations involves a practice of flexibility. Unity requires an ever evolving flow of energy, not a rigid wall of matter.
Day 47 - 6 weeks & 5 days
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Malkhut
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Unity
Hear this! we chant
Love the divine spirit with all your heart, all your soul, all your being.
We honor our unique being while honoring the uniqueness of each one of us.
A spark of unity.
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Malkhut
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Unity
Hear this! we chant
Love the divine spirit with all your heart, all your soul, all your being.
We honor our unique being while honoring the uniqueness of each one of us.
A spark of unity.
May 30, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Day 47 - 6 weeks & 5 days
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Malkhut
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Unity
Hear this! we chant
Love the divine spirit with all your heart, all your soul, all your being.
We honor our unique being while honoring the uniqueness of each one of us.
A spark of unity.
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Malkhut
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Unity
Hear this! we chant
Love the divine spirit with all your heart, all your soul, all your being.
We honor our unique being while honoring the uniqueness of each one of us.
A spark of unity.
Day 46 - 6 weeks & 4 days
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Malkhut
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Unity
If I am not for myself
who will be for me.
If I am only for myself
what am I
If not now, when....
Pirkei Avot 1:14
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Malkhut
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Unity
If I am not for myself
who will be for me.
If I am only for myself
what am I
If not now, when....
Pirkei Avot 1:14
May 29, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Day 46 - 6 weeks & 4 days
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Malkhut
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Unity
If I am not for myself
who will be for me.
If I am only for myself
what am I
If not now, when....
Pirkei Avot 1:14
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Malkhut
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Unity
If I am not for myself
who will be for me.
If I am only for myself
what am I
If not now, when....
Pirkei Avot 1:14
Day 45 - 6 weeks & 3 days
of the Omer
Tiferet sheb'Malkhut
A day of Compassion
in a week of Unity
Tonight marks the first of the month of Sivan. I'm feeling the darkness in this night of the new moon. May the expanding moonlight in the days ahead bring some solace in this troubled world.
of the Omer
Tiferet sheb'Malkhut
A day of Compassion
in a week of Unity
Tonight marks the first of the month of Sivan. I'm feeling the darkness in this night of the new moon. May the expanding moonlight in the days ahead bring some solace in this troubled world.
May 28, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Day 45 - 6 weeks & 3 days
of the Omer
Tiferet sheb'Malkhut
A day of Compassion
in a week of Unity
Tonight marks the first of the month of Sivan. I'm feeling the darkness in this night of the new moon. May the expanding moonlight in the days ahead bring some solace in this troubled world.
of the Omer
Tiferet sheb'Malkhut
A day of Compassion
in a week of Unity
Tonight marks the first of the month of Sivan. I'm feeling the darkness in this night of the new moon. May the expanding moonlight in the days ahead bring some solace in this troubled world.
Day 44 - 6 weeks & 2 days
of the Omer
Gevurah sheb'Malkhut
A day of Strength
in a week of Unity
Building unity, both within & without, takes strength in judgement. We strive for inner discernment to provide the path alongside those we can trust.
of the Omer
Gevurah sheb'Malkhut
A day of Strength
in a week of Unity
Building unity, both within & without, takes strength in judgement. We strive for inner discernment to provide the path alongside those we can trust.
May 27, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Day 44 - 6 weeks & 2 days
of the Omer
Gevurah sheb'Malkhut
A day of Strength
in a week of Unity
Building unity, both within & without, takes strength in judgement. We strive for inner discernment to provide the path alongside those we can trust.
of the Omer
Gevurah sheb'Malkhut
A day of Strength
in a week of Unity
Building unity, both within & without, takes strength in judgement. We strive for inner discernment to provide the path alongside those we can trust.
Day 43 - 6 weeks & 1 day
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Malkhut
A day of Generosity
in a week of Unity
Malkhut/Unity stands out from the other intentions; a state of being, not an action.
In this last week of our journey, we embody each intention, together creating a sum that is greater than each alone.
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Malkhut
A day of Generosity
in a week of Unity
Malkhut/Unity stands out from the other intentions; a state of being, not an action.
In this last week of our journey, we embody each intention, together creating a sum that is greater than each alone.
May 26, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Day 43 - 6 weeks & 1 day
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Malkhut
A day of Generosity
in a week of Unity
Malkhut/Unity stands out from the other intentions; a state of being, not an action.
In this last week of our journey, we embody each intention, together creating a sum that is greater than each alone.
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Malkhut
A day of Generosity
in a week of Unity
Malkhut/Unity stands out from the other intentions; a state of being, not an action.
In this last week of our journey, we embody each intention, together creating a sum that is greater than each alone.
Day 42 - 6 weeks
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Yesod
A day of Unity in a week of Connectivity
Where do we find unity
in such a fractured world?
How do we connect
when the threads are so frayed?
I have no answers
I just know we have to
find the way - like the omer
step by step - day by day
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Yesod
A day of Unity in a week of Connectivity
Where do we find unity
in such a fractured world?
How do we connect
when the threads are so frayed?
I have no answers
I just know we have to
find the way - like the omer
step by step - day by day
May 25, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Day 42 - 6 weeks
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Yesod
A day of Unity in a week of Connectivity
Where do we find unity
in such a fractured world?
How do we connect
when the threads are so frayed?
I have no answers
I just know we have to
find the way - like the omer
step by step - day by day
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Yesod
A day of Unity in a week of Connectivity
Where do we find unity
in such a fractured world?
How do we connect
when the threads are so frayed?
I have no answers
I just know we have to
find the way - like the omer
step by step - day by day
Day 41 - 5 weeks & 6 days
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Yesod
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Connectivity
A double day of bonding
in a world that feels anything but secure.
We must push back on the toxic flow while traveling through it.
Connecting to channels of inner & outer strength.
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Yesod
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Connectivity
A double day of bonding
in a world that feels anything but secure.
We must push back on the toxic flow while traveling through it.
Connecting to channels of inner & outer strength.
May 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Day 41 - 5 weeks & 6 days
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Yesod
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Connectivity
A double day of bonding
in a world that feels anything but secure.
We must push back on the toxic flow while traveling through it.
Connecting to channels of inner & outer strength.
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Yesod
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Connectivity
A double day of bonding
in a world that feels anything but secure.
We must push back on the toxic flow while traveling through it.
Connecting to channels of inner & outer strength.
Day 40 - 5 weeks & 5 days
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Yesod
A day of Receptivity
In a week of Connectivity
While it is important to take in what is around us, it is the reaching out to connect with others, that builds and maintains our foundation.
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Yesod
A day of Receptivity
In a week of Connectivity
While it is important to take in what is around us, it is the reaching out to connect with others, that builds and maintains our foundation.
May 23, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Day 40 - 5 weeks & 5 days
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Yesod
A day of Receptivity
In a week of Connectivity
While it is important to take in what is around us, it is the reaching out to connect with others, that builds and maintains our foundation.
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Yesod
A day of Receptivity
In a week of Connectivity
While it is important to take in what is around us, it is the reaching out to connect with others, that builds and maintains our foundation.
Day 39 - 5 weeks & 4 days
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Yesod
A day of Perseverance
In a week of Connectivity
A quote from the inimitable Bella Abzug to epitomize the day:
"I've spent a lifetime in challenge. There's no way in which you can create any meaningful change unless you do that"
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Yesod
A day of Perseverance
In a week of Connectivity
A quote from the inimitable Bella Abzug to epitomize the day:
"I've spent a lifetime in challenge. There's no way in which you can create any meaningful change unless you do that"
May 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Day 39 - 5 weeks & 4 days
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Yesod
A day of Perseverance
In a week of Connectivity
A quote from the inimitable Bella Abzug to epitomize the day:
"I've spent a lifetime in challenge. There's no way in which you can create any meaningful change unless you do that"
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Yesod
A day of Perseverance
In a week of Connectivity
A quote from the inimitable Bella Abzug to epitomize the day:
"I've spent a lifetime in challenge. There's no way in which you can create any meaningful change unless you do that"
Day 38 - 5 weeks & 3 days
of the Omer
Teferet sheb'Yesod
A day of Compassion
in a week of Connectivity
Compassion in connection creates empathy, opening a channel between & among us.
That empathetic sharing creates a bond that can help to shore up a broken foundation.
of the Omer
Teferet sheb'Yesod
A day of Compassion
in a week of Connectivity
Compassion in connection creates empathy, opening a channel between & among us.
That empathetic sharing creates a bond that can help to shore up a broken foundation.
May 21, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Day 38 - 5 weeks & 3 days
of the Omer
Teferet sheb'Yesod
A day of Compassion
in a week of Connectivity
Compassion in connection creates empathy, opening a channel between & among us.
That empathetic sharing creates a bond that can help to shore up a broken foundation.
of the Omer
Teferet sheb'Yesod
A day of Compassion
in a week of Connectivity
Compassion in connection creates empathy, opening a channel between & among us.
That empathetic sharing creates a bond that can help to shore up a broken foundation.
Day 37 - 5 weeks & 2 days
of the Omer
Gevurah sheb'Yesod
A day of Strength
in a week of Connectivity
In these times of uncertainty, we need to find strength in & with flexibility.
That is how we continue to stand on the unfirm ground.
of the Omer
Gevurah sheb'Yesod
A day of Strength
in a week of Connectivity
In these times of uncertainty, we need to find strength in & with flexibility.
That is how we continue to stand on the unfirm ground.
May 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Day 37 - 5 weeks & 2 days
of the Omer
Gevurah sheb'Yesod
A day of Strength
in a week of Connectivity
In these times of uncertainty, we need to find strength in & with flexibility.
That is how we continue to stand on the unfirm ground.
of the Omer
Gevurah sheb'Yesod
A day of Strength
in a week of Connectivity
In these times of uncertainty, we need to find strength in & with flexibility.
That is how we continue to stand on the unfirm ground.
Day 36 - 5 weeks & 1 day
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Yesod
A day of Generosity
in a week of Connectivity
How to face a week of connection, of spiritual foundation, when the seemingly concrete foundation of our country is now crumbling.
Can we find enough common ground to create a bond of support.
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Yesod
A day of Generosity
in a week of Connectivity
How to face a week of connection, of spiritual foundation, when the seemingly concrete foundation of our country is now crumbling.
Can we find enough common ground to create a bond of support.
May 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Day 36 - 5 weeks & 1 day
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Yesod
A day of Generosity
in a week of Connectivity
How to face a week of connection, of spiritual foundation, when the seemingly concrete foundation of our country is now crumbling.
Can we find enough common ground to create a bond of support.
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Yesod
A day of Generosity
in a week of Connectivity
How to face a week of connection, of spiritual foundation, when the seemingly concrete foundation of our country is now crumbling.
Can we find enough common ground to create a bond of support.
Day 35 - 5 weeks
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Hod
A day of Unity
in a week of Receptivity
Wrapping this week of receiving all that is around us, take a moment to appreciate and protect the divine spirit, the source of creation united within us.
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Hod
A day of Unity
in a week of Receptivity
Wrapping this week of receiving all that is around us, take a moment to appreciate and protect the divine spirit, the source of creation united within us.
May 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Day 35 - 5 weeks
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Hod
A day of Unity
in a week of Receptivity
Wrapping this week of receiving all that is around us, take a moment to appreciate and protect the divine spirit, the source of creation united within us.
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Hod
A day of Unity
in a week of Receptivity
Wrapping this week of receiving all that is around us, take a moment to appreciate and protect the divine spirit, the source of creation united within us.
Day 34 - 4 weeks & 6 days
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Hod
A day of Foundation
in a week of Receptivity
Being receptive to others helps build the foundation of community - a sharing of life experiences that can keep us on a road to understanding.
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Hod
A day of Foundation
in a week of Receptivity
Being receptive to others helps build the foundation of community - a sharing of life experiences that can keep us on a road to understanding.
May 17, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Day 34 - 4 weeks & 6 days
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Hod
A day of Foundation
in a week of Receptivity
Being receptive to others helps build the foundation of community - a sharing of life experiences that can keep us on a road to understanding.
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Hod
A day of Foundation
in a week of Receptivity
Being receptive to others helps build the foundation of community - a sharing of life experiences that can keep us on a road to understanding.
Day 33 - 4 weeks & 5 days
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Hod
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Receptivity
A day of festivity for some
not a custom I follow
Instead, it's a day of
breathing in & breathing out
Practice receiving
the present moment
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Hod
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Receptivity
A day of festivity for some
not a custom I follow
Instead, it's a day of
breathing in & breathing out
Practice receiving
the present moment
May 16, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Day 33 - 4 weeks & 5 days
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Hod
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Receptivity
A day of festivity for some
not a custom I follow
Instead, it's a day of
breathing in & breathing out
Practice receiving
the present moment
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Hod
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Receptivity
A day of festivity for some
not a custom I follow
Instead, it's a day of
breathing in & breathing out
Practice receiving
the present moment
Day 32 - 4 weeks & 4 days
of the Omer
Netzach sheb'Hod
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Receptivity
Constantly taking in all all that is around, especially in this time, can be overwhelming. Discern what matters & keep what you need, releasing the rest. Less to carry while moving forward.
of the Omer
Netzach sheb'Hod
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Receptivity
Constantly taking in all all that is around, especially in this time, can be overwhelming. Discern what matters & keep what you need, releasing the rest. Less to carry while moving forward.
May 15, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Day 32 - 4 weeks & 4 days
of the Omer
Netzach sheb'Hod
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Receptivity
Constantly taking in all all that is around, especially in this time, can be overwhelming. Discern what matters & keep what you need, releasing the rest. Less to carry while moving forward.
of the Omer
Netzach sheb'Hod
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Receptivity
Constantly taking in all all that is around, especially in this time, can be overwhelming. Discern what matters & keep what you need, releasing the rest. Less to carry while moving forward.
Day 31 - 4 weeks & 3 days
of the Omer
Tiferet sheb'Hod
A day of Compassion
in a week of Receptivity
While taking in the actions of those around us, we can fall into judgement of those actions, fogging the observations. . Channeling compassion helps us receive without prejudice.
of the Omer
Tiferet sheb'Hod
A day of Compassion
in a week of Receptivity
While taking in the actions of those around us, we can fall into judgement of those actions, fogging the observations. . Channeling compassion helps us receive without prejudice.
May 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Day 31 - 4 weeks & 3 days
of the Omer
Tiferet sheb'Hod
A day of Compassion
in a week of Receptivity
While taking in the actions of those around us, we can fall into judgement of those actions, fogging the observations. . Channeling compassion helps us receive without prejudice.
of the Omer
Tiferet sheb'Hod
A day of Compassion
in a week of Receptivity
While taking in the actions of those around us, we can fall into judgement of those actions, fogging the observations. . Channeling compassion helps us receive without prejudice.
Day 30 - 4 weeks & 2 days
Gevurah sheb'Hod
A day of Strength
in a week of Receptivity
Taking in everything swirling around can be overwhelming. The work is to find the strength & discernment to know what is important to keep and what we can let go of.
Gevurah sheb'Hod
A day of Strength
in a week of Receptivity
Taking in everything swirling around can be overwhelming. The work is to find the strength & discernment to know what is important to keep and what we can let go of.
May 13, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Day 30 - 4 weeks & 2 days
Gevurah sheb'Hod
A day of Strength
in a week of Receptivity
Taking in everything swirling around can be overwhelming. The work is to find the strength & discernment to know what is important to keep and what we can let go of.
Gevurah sheb'Hod
A day of Strength
in a week of Receptivity
Taking in everything swirling around can be overwhelming. The work is to find the strength & discernment to know what is important to keep and what we can let go of.
Day 29 - 4 weeks & 1 day
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Hod
A day of Generosity
in a week of Receptivity
Receptivity is an element of humility - a call to to clear the lens & take in the sense of those around you, expanding the narrow spaces within you.
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Hod
A day of Generosity
in a week of Receptivity
Receptivity is an element of humility - a call to to clear the lens & take in the sense of those around you, expanding the narrow spaces within you.
May 12, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Day 29 - 4 weeks & 1 day
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Hod
A day of Generosity
in a week of Receptivity
Receptivity is an element of humility - a call to to clear the lens & take in the sense of those around you, expanding the narrow spaces within you.
of the Omer
Chesed sheb'Hod
A day of Generosity
in a week of Receptivity
Receptivity is an element of humility - a call to to clear the lens & take in the sense of those around you, expanding the narrow spaces within you.
Day 28 - 4 weeks
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Netzach
A day of Unity
in a week of Perseverance
A gathering of spirit brings an inner majesty, a confidence to face what lies ahead with dignity.
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Netzach
A day of Unity
in a week of Perseverance
A gathering of spirit brings an inner majesty, a confidence to face what lies ahead with dignity.
May 11, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Day 28 - 4 weeks
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Netzach
A day of Unity
in a week of Perseverance
A gathering of spirit brings an inner majesty, a confidence to face what lies ahead with dignity.
of the Omer
Malchut sheb'Netzach
A day of Unity
in a week of Perseverance
A gathering of spirit brings an inner majesty, a confidence to face what lies ahead with dignity.
Day 27 - 3 weeks & 6 days
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Netzach
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Perseverance
Tomorrow there will be 4 generations from 2 different cultures gathered to celebrate a bar mitzvah - an ancient tradition marking a life cycle transition. No better definition for the day.
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Netzach
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Perseverance
Tomorrow there will be 4 generations from 2 different cultures gathered to celebrate a bar mitzvah - an ancient tradition marking a life cycle transition. No better definition for the day.
May 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Day 27 - 3 weeks & 6 days
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Netzach
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Perseverance
Tomorrow there will be 4 generations from 2 different cultures gathered to celebrate a bar mitzvah - an ancient tradition marking a life cycle transition. No better definition for the day.
of the Omer
Yesod sheb'Netzach
A day of Connectivity
in a week of Perseverance
Tomorrow there will be 4 generations from 2 different cultures gathered to celebrate a bar mitzvah - an ancient tradition marking a life cycle transition. No better definition for the day.
Day 26 - 3 weeks & 5 days
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Netzach
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Perseverance
Mindfulness of all that swirls around in life - not from a hierarchical space but one of receptivity, allows us to navigate the inevitable changes we encounter on the journey.
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Netzach
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Perseverance
Mindfulness of all that swirls around in life - not from a hierarchical space but one of receptivity, allows us to navigate the inevitable changes we encounter on the journey.
May 9, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Day 26 - 3 weeks & 5 days
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Netzach
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Perseverance
Mindfulness of all that swirls around in life - not from a hierarchical space but one of receptivity, allows us to navigate the inevitable changes we encounter on the journey.
of the Omer
Hod sheb'Netzach
A day of Receptivity
in a week of Perseverance
Mindfulness of all that swirls around in life - not from a hierarchical space but one of receptivity, allows us to navigate the inevitable changes we encounter on the journey.
Day 25 - 3 weeks & 4 days
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Netzakh
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Perseverance
The midpoint of the count is a day of double perseverance.
We carry the teachings we've received in the first half of the journey to support us as we continue forward to the end.
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Netzakh
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Perseverance
The midpoint of the count is a day of double perseverance.
We carry the teachings we've received in the first half of the journey to support us as we continue forward to the end.
May 8, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Day 25 - 3 weeks & 4 days
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Netzakh
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Perseverance
The midpoint of the count is a day of double perseverance.
We carry the teachings we've received in the first half of the journey to support us as we continue forward to the end.
of the Omer
Netzakh sheb'Netzakh
A day of Perseverance
in a week of Perseverance
The midpoint of the count is a day of double perseverance.
We carry the teachings we've received in the first half of the journey to support us as we continue forward to the end.