The air, perfumed by the neighboring forests, and the murmur of the waters flowing in the streams open our minds.

According to the Zohar, the great book of Jewish mysticism, sages who study at night tell how, at daybreak, the fragrance of the forests and the murmur of the streams open their minds and engrave the teaching upon their hearts. This morning, before starting your day, listen for one minute to a sound of nature — the wind, water, a bird — and let it open your mind.