Epstein: Kabbalah for Inner Peace (2009)
From the publisher’s, ACMI Press’ blurb on Gerald Epstein‘s Kabbalah for Inner Peace: Imagery and Insights to Guide You through Your Day
Kabbalah for Inner Peace offers a contemporary approach to the 4,000–year–old spiritual tradition called the Kabbalah of Light or Visionary Kabbalah. This practice weaves the wisdom of Kabbalah with mental imagery exercises. Through this path, we discover new perspectives, create change, and open ourselves to Spirit. With over 60 mental imagery exercises, the book takes us through a typical day and addresses the challenges that we frequently face – from centering ourselves in the morning to alleviating insomnia at night. In between, Dr. Gerald Epstein teaches us to conquer the inner terrorists of anxiety and self–doubt; to master our financial worries; to cope with physical pain; and to deal with past trauma. The book concludes with imagery to awaken to Spirit and find true freedom.
And here is Vision magazine’s review:
Perpetual stress, anxiety and self-doubt are just some of the side effects of what Gerald Epstein, MD, calls “our inner terrorists.” These mental-health minions block our communication with the spiritual realm, leaving us enslaved by the material world—frustrated, aggravated, and longing for peace.
As a physician and pioneer in the use of mental imagery to heal mental and physical ailments, Epstein’s latest book, Kabbalah for Inner Peace: Imagery and Insights to Guide You through Your Day, delves into the imbalances that lie at the root of our daily stress. This inspirational book fuses the ancient mystical wisdom of the Kabbalah with 60 visual exercises that help us conquer negativity, reopen our spiritual passageways, and find strength amid life’s challenges.
From financial fears to insomnia, physical pain and past traumas, Epstein illustrates how to recognize and confront the source of suffering through short mental imagery exercises. With closed eyes, deep breaths and a clear mind, we can learn how to connect with the energy of the universe, visualize its flowing power, and rediscover our innate self-healer.
According to Epstein, the disconnection between people and the divine force comes from constant external stimuli from work, finances, television and myriad distractions. Yet through these daily exercises, we can tune out the racket and transcend into a mystical union that brings healing, balance and harmony to our lives.
