Day 36: Lovingkindness in Bonding (Chesed of Yesod) by Simonette Cherepanov
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart…” – Ecclesiastes 3:11
Bonding is more than connection—it is the sacred foundation upon which relationships are built. While love, discipline, and compassion are essential, they often operate within a dynamic of giving and receiving. Bonding, however, transcends that duality and brings about a fusion of souls. It is the emotional and spiritual glue that allows us not only to feel for others, but to be joined with them in purpose, devotion, and presence.
To bond with someone is to go beyond a passing feeling or temporary connection. It is to create a channel of life between two people—a place where love flows freely and bears fruit that lasts beyond the moment. This is where lovingkindness expresses itself in its most powerful form: not in giving alone, but in being wholly present, committed, and faithful. True bonding requires vulnerability, trust, and the courage to attach our lives to another’s. In this way, Chesed (lovingkindness) finds its ultimate expression in Yesod (bonding), as love becomes a living, breathing foundation.
Let today be a day of reflecting on your most sacred connections. Ask yourself: Where am I fully present, and where have I withheld my heart? In what relationships can I deepen my bond through lovingkindness—through gentle presence, active listening, and unwavering support? Bonding affirms your worth and the worth of others. It says, “You matter to me. I am here. We are in this together.” And in that place of unity, we reflect the heart of our Creator, who eternally binds Himself to us in covenant love.”
