the garden of souls

For thousands of years, the Jewish mystical tradition was a carefully guarded secret, its profound insights hidden in strange paradoxes and allusions. However, with "The Garden of Souls" is one of the most beautiful and evocative teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. Born out of her own grief over the tragic loss of her young son, she offers guidance and comfort as we deal with pain and suffering in our lives and the lives of those around us. Why do we close our eyes in response to pain? The physical reflection is a mirror of a spiritual longing, deeply implanted in us, to transcend suffering by focusing our inner gaze on the final goal of life, on the World to Come. Faith in God's goodness makes it possible to find meaning in the trials of this world and transform them into experiences that can open us to deep joy.