Edward Hoffman

«Si deliberadamente planeas ser menos de lo que eres capaz de llegar a ser, entonces te advierto de que serás profundamente infeliz para el resto de tu vida.» -Abraham Maslow¿Por qué la mayor parte d

Highlights the tradition of the Lamed Vav36 hidden righteous individuals in every generation who sustain the world with acts of kindness Relates the Lamed Vav mythos to topics of positive psychology such as meditation, peak-experiences, synchronicity, and higher consciousness Provides activities based on the Kabbalah and early Hasidism to enhance your receptivity to Lamed Vav individuals in your life and become a Lamed Vav for othersIf you have ever witnessed an act of extraordinary kindness, the sort that seems to come from beyond everyday human experience, perhaps you had an encounter with one of the Lamed Vav. According to Jewish mysticism, these 36 hidden and righteous individuals keep humanity alive through acts of sublime kindness.Psychologist and professor Edward Hoffman explores this fascinating mythos from its Talmudic origins through the Kabbalah, early Hasidism, and recent appearance in the contemporary world. He examines the esoteric meaning of the number 36 (literally lamed=30, vav=6) in Kabbalistic lore as well as the Elijah archetype and its importance in the work of Carl Jung and his protege Erich Neumann.Hoffman develops the notion of Lamed Vav consciousnessa powerful, inborn force for kindness that exists within each of us. He provides guided visualizations to call forth our Lamed Vav consciousness by drawing on themes from sacred texts like the Zohar and Jewish folklore, such as Miriams Well, Solomons Ring, and the Tree of Life. He also shares self-reflection exercises to help us recognize hidden Lamed Vav figures in our daily life and become a Lamed Vav to others by boosting our compassion, empathy, simplicity, playfulness, reverence for nature, and joy.

Here is an accessible introduction to the life and wisdom of the famous twelfth-century philosopher-physician Moses Maimonides, whose prolific writings on medical and religious issues, commentaries on Jewish texts, and writings on Jewish ethics and law profoundly influenced Judaism.The Wisdom of Maimonides includes a biography; a section of selected teachings drawn from Maimonides major works The Guide for the Perplexed and the Mishneh Torah, as well as his other writings; and tales about Maimonides colorful life as a court physician and rabbinic leader.

This comprehensive and accessible entrée into the world of Kabbalah covers 1,600 years of Jewish mystical thought and features a variety of thinkers—from the renowned to the obscure—unavailable in an

Your Dreams Can Show You the WayWe all know that our dreams mean something, but do you realize that your dreams can actually help you? In the Kabbalistic tradition, dreams are prized as the key that unlocks the spiritual door leading to a path of greater wisdom. In this rich and unique guide you will learn how simple and practical steps can help you use the messages in your dreams to unleash healing, creativity, and personal fulfillment.Kabbalistic experts Jonathan Sharp and Dr. Edward Hoffman clearly explain how the Kabbalah works, along with its varied, mysterious, and fascinating components. These include the Tree of Life, the Tarot deck, the hundred most important symbols from Zohar (the ancient text on which the Kabbalah is based), and the numerology of the letters in the Hebrew alphabet. Following is a comprehensive list of more than eight hundred and fifty dream images with interpretations, evaluations, and unique prescriptions to help bring energy and inspiration to your spiritual journey. Each dream entry includes:Meaning: An overview of the images significance as well as a numerological evaluation and interpretationTree of Life: What the dream tells the dreamer about where she is on her life path, specifically in terms of spiritual development and emotional relationshipsThe Journey: Practical advice on what steps to take so that you can use your dream to take you where you want to go -- solve problems, explore possibilities, find the inspiration to live more deeply, and much moreRich, comprehensive, and full of beauty and mystery, Divining Your Dreams will be a bedside companion for years to come.

Desde la selección de empleados a la formación de ejecutivos, los tests psicológicos se han convertido en una herramienta indispensable en el mercado de trabajo actual. La capacidad de evaluar con precision los rasgos de los candidatos para un empleo, sus intereses, sus habilidades y su talento es fundamental, y quien no este informado sobre esta tendencia cada vez mas en boga se encontrara en una situacion de desventaja que no le permitira competir. Este libro se ocupa de forma exhaustiva y practica de los distintos sistemas de evaluacion de la personalidad. El especialista en psicologia Edward Hoffman demuestra que cualquier empresa puede beneficiarse de los tests psicologicos, desde la banca a los transportes, desde los seguros a la atencion sanitaria. Y el lector aprendera metodos infalibles para juzgar la personalidad de los futuros empleados.