Sefiras haOmer is like the essence of Davening for three reasons: ONE: because the (Cheftza of the) Mitzvah is giving (and connecting) the heart to Hashem. In Sefira the count is personal (to each individual) and he must know the meaning of the count or the count is meaningless. Page 117-8.

TWO: The second comparison between Sefiras HaOmer and the Davening is: the first effect of Davening and Sefira is on the person who tunes in his heart and is purified and refined through this. Page 118-9.

In spite of our limitations, the power of prayer of the individual is considerable. Page 120.

Tefilla is the personal connection to Hashem that we generate that can still be infinite! It therefore changes the world more than Torah and Mitzvos. Page 12-21.

Conclusion, The inner dimension of Tefilla is higher than a Mitzva. Why all this is represented by Sefiras HaOmer. Page 121.

The story of Chana isn’t read only because the story happened on Rosh Hashana but because it teaches us an Avoda lesson for this day.

The presumed state of every Jew during the 10 days of Teshuva is on the level of the 13 attributes of mercy (“higher than Hishtalshelus” i.e. reason).

Answer on Rosh Hashana our personal needs aren’t personal at all. They are about fulfilling our destiny, and go to (or come from) our very core.

Beneath our limited self centered self is our idealistic want to fulfill our life’s mission.