The past month has been filled with incredible conversations and classes, bringing out the energy of the month of Shvat. One of my rabbis spoke in class about how at this time, as we are transitioning from winter to spring, we don’t exactly see the process of change occurring. The roots beneath the ground are taking in the moisture from the rain to eventually blossom and bring life back to the bare branches. It can be tricky to recognize that, even when on the outside we feel stagnant and are not seeing results, there is a lot of change happening within us. No matter what, our roots are soaking in the nutrients of our surroundings - the challenge is to keep this hidden growth process in mind and maintain excitement for the end results, without negating the need for the “rough winters”. In last week’s parsha, we see that the Jews sing with joy for the miracle of being brought out of Egypt. How is music correlated with acknowledging our inner-most feelings and why, ...