Tachanun is a petition for grace that is part of the daily morning and afternoon service.  It is omitted on Shabbat, Festivals, during the month of Nisan, or at a house of mourning.  When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I don't function very well; I forget my practice, I forget to open to God's help; I don't have access to the vast treasures of spiritual resources that are in me.  I use this prayer as an antidote to Overwhelm. If I can remember at the moment of feeling overwhelmed, to take refuge in God, in the ultimate Compassion of the Universe, then I will not fall victim to the curse to Overwhelm.

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                  "V'Hu Rachum Part One"      (Click to Play)

"V'Hu Rachum Part Two"      (Click to Play)

"V'Hu Rachum In Two Parts "      (Click to Play)

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