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Modeh Ani

Part 2: Continuing Our Meditation

By Tzvi Freeman

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Posted: Oct 13, 2009

understand?

I think I understand the second part in a way now. Is it alagorious to the change in Genesis 2 from G-d to L-rd G-d. Accepting G-d's the position of King and Judge of thee earth having nothing to do with man as king.

Posted By Anonymous, crestview, FL

Posted: Sep 17, 2009

Stopping

I need to stop thinking about work and work on doing the meditation correctly when presenting prayer and commutation with G-d our Author.

Posted By Mr. Richard Raff

Posted: Aug 30, 2009

Driving/Meditation Good or Bad?

I should not try to do meditation while I drive?Because I do some times what should I do.

Posted By Anonymous, Bonney Lake, United States

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