647. Moshe Gersht

Moshe Gersht is a sought out spiritual teacher in Jerusalem. A student of Torah, Kaballah, and Chasidus, he shares ancient mystical and philosophical wisdom in a way that is practical, relatable, and enjoyable. For nearly a decade Moshe toured the states as the singer and songwriter for a popular Los Angeles-based rock band. Only two years after signing a record deal, Moshe had a spiritual awakening that sent him journeying to Jerusalem. The next fourteen years were spent in the deep spiritual practice and in-depth study of Torah. Today, Moshe seamlessly connects and expresses these fundamental spiritual ideas with universal principles of psychology, spirituality, and self-development. He understands the true nature of the human mind and our collective struggles and has devoted his life to helping people align with their purpose, peace, and inner joy. In 2021 Moshe released his Wall Street Journal bestselling spiritual book titled It's All The Same To Me: A Torah Guide To Inner Peace and Love of Life, which Deepak Chopra has called "a contribution to the world's enlightenment." A free sample of his book can be downloaded from his website: moshegersht.com Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Summary and Transcript of this interview Interview recorded May 22, 2022 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:29 - In Theory and YouTube's Popularity 00:06:21 - A Deep Success Beyond Externalities 00:09:54 - A Shift in Life's Direction 00:12:37 - The Oneness and Duality of Existence 00:18:04 - The Opportunity of Life 00:23:20 - The Trajectory of Positive Human Evolution 00:26:19 - Shakespeare and the Contrast of Comedies and Tragedies 00:28:55 - Finding Peace in Any Circumstance 00:31:54 - The Teen Years and the Search for Connection 00:34:12 - Finding the Goodness in Humanity 00:36:53 - The Clarity and Truth of Life Before Birth 00:39:27 - The Ne-ra-nkha-i and the Five Elements of the Soul 00:42:48 - The Integration of Science and Spirituality 00:45:51 - The Marriage of Science and Spirituality 00:49:02 - The Potential of Turning Around and Returning to Greatness 00:52:27 - Contemplating the Vastness of Space and the Significance of the Small 00:56:47 - Reflection and Peaceful Perspective 01:03:02 - The Profundity of Amma's Atmosphere 01:08:59 - Discovering the Intellectual Side of Torah 01:14:56 - Deep Meditation and Kabbalistic Practices 01:21:08 - Juggling Work and Family Life 01:24:18 - The Shift and the Desire to Understand and Share Life's Depth 01:27:55 - Teaching and the Physiology of Flow 01:31:21 - Robin Williams and Humor 01:34:58 - The Teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov 01:41:00 - The Power of Appreciation and Meditation 01:46:15 - Teaching on All Levels 01:52:01 - Meditating on the Water Within You 01:59:59 - Finding Awakening in Special Places 02:08:21 - Sources for Further Reading