This year I find that my fast has been easy so far, with three hours left to go. Not that that's the point of Tisha b'Av, but it's noteworthy. I feel appropriately in touch with brokenness and conscious that our world remains unredeemed. But Tisha b'Av as mourning doesn't feel meaningful, maybe because I'm already mourning. In addition to the loss of Mr. Boy, this year Tisha b'Av is my grandpa's yahrzeit. The metaphor of a bottom speaks much more to me this year. It feels like the world, the people Israel (not to mention the land), and my life have all hit bottom. I wish I could write more on this, but now is not the time.
Anyway, some 9 Av meditations if you are in need. Not standard ones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRPwFAoQwxc
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/20/sayed-kashua-why-i-have-to-leave-israel
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