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Living a spiritually conscious life takes constant effort. It represents the path of Jewish inner awareness. Our true purpose in davening is to gather all of our spiritual energy in order to reveal that which is hidden and transcend beyond that which my eyes can see, that is, the G-dliness in the World.
Davening is considered the secret Jewish weapon. What is kavannah (focused intent) in prayer? Kavannah represents avodah she’ba’lev (work of the heart) – praying with the heart, not only with the mind. When we pray from the heart, the words are elevated, our emotions are stirred and we strengthen a connection with Hakadosh Baruch Hu.
However, in the absence of proper intent, our prayers go wandering without a destination. Praying with kavannah transforms us and realigns our soul. Kavannah means our words are real, they have direction and effect. I am not merely reciting syllables. Kavannah comes from the word le’ka’vehn (to direct) – like a sharpshooter who aims, fires and hits his target with concentrated focus.
Kavannah can serve to bring out intense clarity of our higher purpose. We may feel a burst of awareness of our true purpose and yearn to fulfill the task perfectly. Davening with kavannah may enable us to feel conscious that we cannot do anything without Hashem’s guidance. Alternatively, it may enable us to hear our soul.
