The Flame of the Heart Prayers of a Chasidic Mystic [Hardcover]

Let the compelling words of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov guide and inspire you to pray.

This deeply personal book of prayers opens the profound teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov to all who seek enrichment in their own prayer practice. Captured in words by Reb Noson, Rebbe Nachman's closest disciple, this unique collection of Chasidic wisdom offers inspiring examples of how you can use spontaneous prayer as a powerful tool in your own spiritual life. Topics include:

Finding God in Everything Awakening the Soul Living with Mindfulness Midnight Meditation Simplicity Grasping the Infinite Beginning Anew Love of Humanity Praying for the World Hospitality Spiritual Ups and Downs Turning Darkness to Light Unity in Diversity

Acknowledgments ix
How to Use This Book xi
About These Prayers xv

Hitorerut: Spiritual Awakening
Spiritual Ups and Downs 3
Beginning Anew 4
Remembering the Future 5
Rekindling the Flame 9
Turning Darkness into Light 12
Finding God Wherever One Stands 14
The Long Journey 17
Music to Awaken the Soul 19
The True Goal 21

Tikun: Self-Improvement
Simplicity 25
Praying for the World 27
Overcoming Anger 28
Truth 30
The Best Medicine 31
The Essence of the Soul 33
The Spirit of the Tzaddikim 36
Regaining One's True Face 38
The Path of Return 40

Deveykut: Cleaving to God
The Spirit of Enlightenment 45
Grasping the Infinite 47
Deveykut49
Finding God in Everything 50
The Heart of the World 51
Cleaving to God 53
Oneness Returns to Oneness 54

Hitbodedut: Meditation
Praying in the Fields 57
Midnight Meditation 59
The Flame of the Heart 62
Living with Mindfulness 64
The Supernal Crown 66

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