This inspiring, informative guide shows us how we can use the often overlooked time at the end of each day to enhance our spiritual, physical and psychological wellbeing.
Each chapter takes a new look at traditional Jewish prayers and what they have to teach us about the spiritual aspects of preparing for the end of the day, and of sleep itself. Drawing on Kabbalistic teachings, prayer, the Bible and midrash, the authors enrich our understanding of traditional bedtime preparations, and show how, by including them in our bedtime rituals, we can gain insight into our lives and access the spiritual enrichment the world of dreams has to offer.
Clear illustrations and diagrams, step-by-step meditations, visualization techniques and exercise suggestions for fully integrating body, mind and spirit show us the way to:
Hashkivenu--Freeing ourselves from spiritual impediments Hareni Mochel--Praying for forgiveness Shema--Asking for acceptance and understanding Bircat Kohanim--Finding comfort in protection Hamapil--Thanking God for sleep and illumination
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Setting the Spiritual Stage foe Dreaming:
I teach dreaming as a spiritual practice, and therefore I am profoundly thankful for this book. It offers some very deep, rich and beautiful techniques for us all to use at the end of the day as we lay down to sleep and restore ourselves to the essential nature of Life. It is also an impeccably well presented and perfectly documented piece of research.
Its format makes it easy to read, and its language makes it easy to understand. Frankiel and Greenfeld have given you a gift through this book. I... more info
