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Soul Refinement - Judging Others Favorably

Soul Refinement - Judging Others Favorably

There is one practice of character development that can radically transform your spiritual development, yet it may be one of the more challenging to correct. Fortunately, we have an ancient tradition with tools and tricks to help us judge others favorably.

The Deep Connection Between Chinese Medicine and Tefillin

Mysticism and Spirituality

The Deep Connection Between Chinese Medicine and Tefillin

If we examine where the knots and wrappings are placed from a TCM point of view, it appears that the tefillin and wraps form a potent acupuncture point formula aimed at elevating the spirit and clearing the mind.

From Life to Afterlife: Judgment of the Soul in Jewish Tradition - Part 2

Mysticism and Spirituality

From Life to Afterlife: Judgment of the Soul in Jewish Tradition - Part 2

In part 2, we review the stages of judgment the soul may undergo as it transitions from the physical to the world of souls.

7 Habits that Sabotage Our Spiritual Growth and How to Overcome Them

7 Habits that Sabotage Our Spiritual Growth and How to Overcome Them

Here are (7) common habits that sabotage our spiritual connection and some guidance to help us overcome them.

3 Stages of Change According to Kabbalah

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Mysticism and Spirituality

3 Stages of Change According to Kabbalah

These stages can transform us into stronger, more resilient individuals when embraced and understood. Surprisingly, this idea is hinted at in the Biblical story of Jacob with the three types of sheep.

Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 4 ▶

Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 4 ▶

In this final session, we recap some of the concepts of this study, focusing on some common areas of imbalance many of us will want to be aware of.

Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 3 ▶

Mysticism and Spirituality

Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 3 ▶

In this study session, we look at an often-overlooked presupposition that we must consider when we begin spiritual development. In this, we look at the issue of impurity that stems from the sin of Adam.

Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 2 ▶

Mysticism and Spirituality

Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 2 ▶

In this session, we look at the concept of Derech Eretz, also known as "Decency" or customs and manners. Derech Eretz is defined as, then ancient Jewish principle that refers to the decorum, dignified behavior, and gentlemanly conduct that should characterize a Jew at all times.

Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 1 ▶

Mysticism and Spirituality

Developing the Soul - Mussar Series. Part 1 ▶

In this series, we will explore the discipline of Mussar and understand how it is a vital component of spiritual development. In the first session, we introduce the concept, the history of the late movement and how it is anchored to the Biblical texts.

Creating an Inner Space for Meditation

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Creating an Inner Space for Meditation

In this article, we're going to look at a simple yet effective way to develop an 'inner space' of your own, a place you can visit mentally when meditating, praying, getting away for a quick reset, or brainstorming solutions for problems.

Confronting Our Shadow

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Mysticism and Spirituality

Confronting Our Shadow

We should recognize, there is a difference between rectifying your imbalanced character traits and rectifying the cause of the imbalance. For this, we need to confront our shadow.

The Connection Between Forgiveness and Health

The Connection Between Forgiveness and Health

Modern life can be merciless at times. Technology, access to information, and increasingly complex human relationships can bring a steady assault on both our physical and spiritual health. Perhaps this is why over 50 million Americans are fighting depression and other mental illnesses

If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say...

If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say...

There is a principle that anything containing immense potential for holiness is commensurately susceptible to corruption. One example is physical intimacy, and speech is another.

Resonance, Vibration, and Health

Mysticism and Spirituality

Resonance, Vibration, and Health

If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration. - Nikola Tesla

The Importance of Gratitude

The Importance of Gratitude

Studies have shown that the human brain processes up to 11 million bits of information per second through our various senses. Since the body is hard-wired for survival, University of Berkeley scientists have discovered...

The Connection Between Breathing and The Soul

The Connection Between Breathing and The Soul

Not only in Hebrew, but in latin we see the words Spirit and Breath are connected through the word, Spīro (to breathe), also Spiritus. We can clearly see the etymological root to the word respiratory.