A bee is not kosher. Bees sting. Yet, on Rosh Hashanah we eat honey which comes from a bee.
At times, we do things that are not "kosher". At times, we have an experience that feels like a sting but in the end, we transform it into honey.
On Rosh Hashana we transform ourselves back to the original. We go back to our soul entity, our truest spiritual source. On Rosh Hashanah, we tell G-d: any of the things I did that were "not kosher", not representative of my truest G-dly self, transform them into honey. In return, we tell G-d, any of the stings You gave me, I will transform them, to the best of my ability, into honey.
A woman in the community recently lost her job. It hit hard. A few days later, embracing the situation and recognizing that losing her job may have been to her benefit, life took a turn. She noticed how much calmer she was. Those around her noticed how much more present and relaxed she was. She now focuses on things that make her happy; her family, volunteering, hobbies long forgotten, etc. Appreciating that G-d has brought her to this place, she makes the time to focus more on Him. Whether it is praying or listening to a class on faith/trust in G-d. Speaking with her, the change is apparent.
May we not know anything ‘not kosher’ nor receive any stings. May we be successful in transforming anything that needs to be transformed into soul honey, a sweet connection with G-d.
Sending blessings for a Happy and Healthy Sweet New Year.