"Know! A person walks in life on a very narrow bridge. The most important thing is not to be afraid."
A treasury of insights and advice for living joyously and spiritually today, for people of all faiths—and no faith.
One of the great spiritual seekers, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810) is among the most often quoted of the Hasidic masters. Even after two centuries, his teachings have a potent, meaningful message: Never lose hope; find joy and cause for happiness in everything that happens to you.
In these pages, his powerful wisdom brings us inspiration for life today.
“Always remember: joy is not merely incidental to your spiritual quest. It is vital.”
Rebbe Nachman of Breslov 1772–1810
To some, Rebbe Nachman is best known for stories that possess profound depth and speak to the very soul. To others, his teachings shed light on some of life's deepest mysteries. Now, as before, he speaks to a spiritually seeking generation in strong and uplifting ways.Teacher, guide and spiritual master, Rebbe Nachman provides vital words of inspiration for life today.
With timeless insight and wisdom, Rebbe Nachman shows us how to fill the empty chair—the alienated self—by leaving sadness and finding hope and joy.
Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810) was founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement, known for its spiritual approach to Judaism.
Moshe Mykoff is a writer and translator living in Jerusalem. He has published more than a dozen works, including his best-selling adaptations of Rebbe Nachman's maxims on spiritual growth, The Empty Chair: Finding Hope and Joy and The Gentle Weapon: Prayers for Everyday and Not-So-Everyday Moments (both Jewish Lights), and his translation of seven volumes of Rebbe Nachman's magnum opus, Likutey Moharan (Breslov Research Institute).
Table of Contents
Introduction 9 1 Living In Tune 13 2 On the Spiritual Journey 39 3 ...with Faith, Simplicity and Truth 63 4 Opening Heaven's Gate 81 5 Leaving Sadness, Finding Hope&Joy 97 Sources 114