The Strange Business of Counting

The Strange Business of Counting

From Power Up! by Gila Ross

April 20, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of time as a living energy source through the lens of the Omer, emphasizing intention and timing in our lives.

What if time wasn't just something that happened to you — but a living energy source you could actually tap into? In this episode, we explore the profound wisdom of the Omer — the 49-day journey between Passover and Shavuot — and what it teaches us about how to show up for our lives with intention, timing, and purpose. We dig into: Why time is more like a spiral than a straight line The secret of timing : why the right action at the wrong moment can fall flat, and how to develop sensitivity to life's windows of opportunity The music analogy that reframes how we think about building toward big goals The big takeaway? We are not passively riding through time. Don't wait for life to happen. Start building. 🎧 Listen, follow, and leave a review if this resonated with you! Check out my new book Unbroken - a Summit of Hope and Healing. https://gilaross.com/book

People in this episode

Host: Gila Ross

Topics covered

  • time
  • Omer
  • intention
  • purpose
  • opportunity
  • goals

Keywords

  • Omer
  • Passover
  • Shavuot
  • timing
  • intention
  • goals
  • energy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Unbroken - a Summit of Hope and Healing

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