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winterbadgerMy observance of my adopted religion has been fairly minimal in recent years, and I fear I'm not improving that by sitting here posting on my computer on Yom Kippur.
But I think one tradition that is of value no matter what else I do or believe is that of using this last week for reflection and for seeking forgiveness from G*d and from people for things I have done wrong.
I've been pretty wrapped up in other things going on in my life, beginnings that may (or may not) lead to important changes. But it's necessary to be aware of, to acknowledge the past as well as to be excited and happy about the future.
So to those to whom I have been unkind, or unfair, or ungenerous, I ask you to forgive me. To family I have not kept as close in my heart as I should have; to friends I have not communicated with as often or helped as much as you needed; to co-workers or housemates (yes, even landlords) to whom I have been short-tempered or abrupt or even rude; to others I have judged unfairly or avoided giving the time and attention you deserved from me; to the charities I've bypassed so I could spend my money on my own pleasure... I apologise, and I ask for your forgiveness. I will try to make amends and to do a better job in the coming year of being a responsible, caring, understanding, and involved person.
But I think one tradition that is of value no matter what else I do or believe is that of using this last week for reflection and for seeking forgiveness from G*d and from people for things I have done wrong.
I've been pretty wrapped up in other things going on in my life, beginnings that may (or may not) lead to important changes. But it's necessary to be aware of, to acknowledge the past as well as to be excited and happy about the future.
So to those to whom I have been unkind, or unfair, or ungenerous, I ask you to forgive me. To family I have not kept as close in my heart as I should have; to friends I have not communicated with as often or helped as much as you needed; to co-workers or housemates (yes, even landlords) to whom I have been short-tempered or abrupt or even rude; to others I have judged unfairly or avoided giving the time and attention you deserved from me; to the charities I've bypassed so I could spend my money on my own pleasure... I apologise, and I ask for your forgiveness. I will try to make amends and to do a better job in the coming year of being a responsible, caring, understanding, and involved person.
