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The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance Through the Soul Traits of Mussar
The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance Through the Soul Traits of Mussar
The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance Through the Soul Traits of Mussar
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The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance Through the Soul Traits of Mussar

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Bring your everyday life into alignment with your aspirational values through Mussar, a thousand-year-old Jewish practice of spiritual growth based on mindful living. Perfect for anyone, regardless of age or experience, this comprehensive book presents thirteen soul traits—ranging from humility and gratitude to trust and honor—and the simple daily actions you can take to develop them.

Drawing on universal principles and providing grounded instruction, The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions helps you explore soul traits through daily techniques and exercises, including mantras, mindful observation, and journaling. Nurture your spirit with inspiring stories and build a soul trait profile to better understand yourself. By dedicating two weeks of practice to each trait, you'll see major changes in how you approach the world and feel empowered to be your best self.

Praise:

"The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions opens wide the doors to a traditional Jewish spiritual practice that has the power to transform your life."—Alan Morinis, Dean, The Mussar Institute and author of Everyday Holiness

"Weaving ancient wisdom with twenty-first-century circumstances, Greg Marcus beautifully presents how the teachings of Mussar can bring you a deeper sense of purpose and a better life."—Tiffany Shlain, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and creator of The Making of a Mensch

LanguageEnglish
Release dateSep 8, 2016
ISBN9780738749877
The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance Through the Soul Traits of Mussar
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Greg Marcus

Greg Marcus, PhD (San Francisco, CA) is a practitioner, facilitator, and innovator of American Mussar, a 21st century spiritual practice for an authentic and meaningful life. He earned a BA in Biology from Cornell University, and earned his PhD in biology from MIT. Visit him online at www.AmericanMussar.com.  

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