The
Happiness Prayer By Evan Moffic from Hachette Book Group. At age 30 Evan Moffic
became the leader of a large congregation. He had great success. But he
couldn't find happiness. Then he found a 2000-year-old prayer. In it were
hidden elements of Jewish wisdom. They became a part of his life and those of
his congregation and transformed them and him. What
if we had a clear path to follow when life disappointed us? What if we had a
time-tested guide for a life of deeper meaning and happiness? That is what
Rabbi Moffic discovered in an ancient Jewish prayer.
Based on ten practices any person
can follow, the prayer has helped thousands of people-couples, teenagers, empty
nesters struggling with loss, divorce, and ruptured relationships-find renewed
meaning and purpose in their lives. Moffic discovered the power of the prayer
when he was called to become the youngest rabbi to lead a large US synagogue at
just thirty years of age. The prayer became his guidepost, providing him with
the wisdom to lead beyond his years. By incorporating the power of this prayer
into his life and using it to guide his congregation and community, he became
known as "the smiling rabbi." In the tradition of Rabbi Harold
Kushner, Rabbi Evan Moffic opens up the Jewish wisdom tradition with insights
for today. Drawing from interactions with thousands of congregants, as well as
his own experience; relating stories of real people; providing accessible
commentary from contemporary psychologists; and sprinkling in warm humor, this
rabbi of a new generation reveals the means and meaning of joyous living that
will appeal to everyone.
My Opinion: I am by no means a
Jewish person at all but I know some of my readers out there may be so I want
to read this book that talks about the happiness prayer. And the challenges he
overcame so much power and positive inspiration.
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I looked through the happiness prayer and felt absolutely no connection at all. I am jewish and I have heard the same things said in other rabbis' sermons. This book was no help to me.
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