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A general introduction to the concept of Counting the Omer as a process of self-refinement and a look at the attribute of loving kindness as the first of the seven emotional traits.
If the previous week's trait of loving kindness enables us to say 'yes' to that which is good, then this week's trait of might and strength enables us to say 'no' to that which is not good.
The attribute of Yesod (literally “foundation”) is the ability to make a decision and commit to carrying out the previous five emotional qualities into action.