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Lamed Vav and the Power of Mystical Kindness

Awakening to the Presence of the 36 Hidden Messengers
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Lamed Vav and the Power of Mystical Kindness

De : Edward Hoffman
Lu par : Jeff Mansfield
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 • Highlights the tradition of the Lamed Vav—36 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 others

If 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 protégé Erich Neumann.

Hoffman develops the notion of Lamed Vav consciousness—a 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 Miriam’s Well, Solomon’s 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.

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“This book is a gem. It is a book of history, an intelligent and useful self-help book, an inspirational volume, and a delight to read. Hoffman is one of those rare writers who can explain, in crisp, clear language, the most sublime ideas. I am so glad he wrote this groundbreaking book.”
“A wonderful integration of ancient spiritual teachings with modern psychology, providing a wealth of practical guidance on how to enrich our lives. With the clarity and good-humored benevolence of his authorial voice, Hoffman himself embodies the ideal of the Lamed Vav.”
“With a deeply moving historical sweep, Hoffman evokes the great lineage of Jewish mystical thought—from Talmudic sages to the Baal Shem Tov—as a continuous dialogue on divine compassion. His exploration feels both ancient and urgently relevant, directly addressing the loss of kindness and empathy that is rampant in the modern world.”
“Edward Hoffman brings to twenty-first-century life the legend of the thirty-six secret sages at work in the world, performing anonymous acts of tikkun to repair the rifts and fractures in creation. Hoffman’s graceful and enlightening account of this powerful Hebrew legend takes readers on an inspiring journey through Kabbalistic mysteries, Jungian psychology, and much more, leaving them ready to perform radical acts of kindness themselves.”
“Edward Hoffman invites us to take a transformative journey accompanied by 36 hidden messengers—spanning and connecting the mystical texts and tales of the Kabbalists and Hasidim, extending into the modern humanistic and transpersonal psychologies of Maslow and Jung. Each chapter consists of a deep distillation of a lifetime’s worth of wisdom, complete with engaging inner exercises intended to allow one to translate thoughts and words into new, penetrating insights and meaningful actions. This is a book to immerse oneself within, to savor and soak in, emerging renewed, re-enchanted, and re-inspired.”
“In this age of mean-spiritedness and isolation, this book could not be timelier. The focus of this lucid and deeply informative book is the Lamed Vav, a time-honored Jewish tradition of kind, generous, and spiritually wise people who are said to help save the world in every generation. For me, these are enigmatic spiritual figures akin to what the psychoanalyst Alice Miller calls ‘helpful witnesses.’ These witnesses are everyday people who possess profound abilities to ‘meet’ and help transform intensely suffering souls. They are not always prominent or readily identifiable, but they are seasoned and inspirational. I recommend Hoffman’s call to seek out Lamed Vav—and the legacy they represent—to all who aspire to a more whole and awe-based life.”
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