An hour goes by, a day, a week... Do we have the feeling that a priceless commodity is passing us by?
We are in the midst of the period known as Sefirat Ha'Omer, the counting of the Omer - counting 49 days from Passover to the holiday of Shavuot, gearing up for the big day when the Torah was given.
Every day, every single day of our lives, has its purpose and potential for accomplishment. When a day goes by, when a week goes by, a month, it should be a day that can be counted, or in other words, a day that 'really counts.'
Furthermore, when we count the Omer, we also make mention of that day's specific emotional and spiritual character. Kabbalah says that in a broader sense, this is really true for every day since the beginning of time, that the spiritual energies of each and every day are unique and will never be repeated. Which means that the possibilities and potentials for our own accomplishment within a day like today are completely unique.
As we count the Omer, let us reflect on this idea and endeavor to make every one of our days truly 'count'!