The Integration of Jewish Mysticism and The Search for Meaning, Inner Knowing, and Grounded Spirituality with Rabbi Matthew Ponak

In this episode, I speak with Rabbi Matthew Ponak about the overlap of spirituality and emotional intelligence. We take a dive into his book and his mission as we discuss:

• How to be spiritual while leading a “normal” and relatable life
• The difference, spiritually, between facing our difficulties and transcending them (and why both are part of a balanced existence)
• The value of learning from religious and spiritual ancestry, even if we are secular, atheistic, or agnostic
• Why people leave their religion
• The value of adapting Shabbat—the Jewish day of rest, delight, and gratitude—for everyone to prevent burnout, care for the environment,  and live a more meaningful, fulfilling life 
• Pathways for traveling safely on the road to expanded consciousness
• The common thread that runs through Judaism and other ancient spiritual practices

About Rabbi Matthew Ponak:
Rabbi Matthew Ponak is a teacher of Jewish mysticism, a spiritual counselor, and the co-founder of the Mekorah Institute—an online spiritual center for embodied practice. Ordained with honors as a rabbi at the neo-Hasidic Rabbinical School of Hebrew College, he also holds a Master’s degree in Contemplative Religions from Naropa University. Matthew lives in Victoria, British Columbia, and is certified as a Focusing Professional to guide others to deeper self-knowledge and healing. He is the author of Embodied Kabbalah. Learn more at matthewponak.com 

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