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It's All The Same To Me: A Torah Guide To Inner Peace and Love of Life
In this USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestseller, author and spiritual teacher, Moshe Gersht delivers a gift.After a decade and a half deeply studying the wisdom of Torah, Kaballah, Chasidus, and Spirituality, Moshe Gersht has gifted us with a new lens on life. With his spiritual guide It's All The Same To Me, Moshe inspires readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived in connected sameness. Gersht introduces the powerful kaballistic idea of Hishtavus that reveals how transcending our ego is not only essential to personal happiness, but also the key to loving every aspecet of our life.
Gersht describes how fear, doubt, and worry, rob us of the beautiful moments life has to offer and then shows readers how to awaken a higher consciousness within themselves and pointing them in the way of a deeply fulfilling existence. Although the ideas are intrinsically deep, they are presented in a clear, easy to read, enjoyable experience.
Illuminating, enlightening, and uplifting, It's All The Same To Me is a joyfully spiritual guide for a better way of living and for building a better world.Readers of other transformational self-help books such as The Four Agreements, The Power of Now, The Universe Has Your Back, and The Power of Intention will want to read It's All The Same To Me.
#1 Amazon Bestseller
Barnes & Noble Bestseller
USA TODAY Bestseller
WSJ Bestseller
Gersht describes how fear, doubt, and worry, rob us of the beautiful moments life has to offer and then shows readers how to awaken a higher consciousness within themselves and pointing them in the way of a deeply fulfilling existence. Although the ideas are intrinsically deep, they are presented in a clear, easy to read, enjoyable experience.
Illuminating, enlightening, and uplifting, It's All The Same To Me is a joyfully spiritual guide for a better way of living and for building a better world.Readers of other transformational self-help books such as The Four Agreements, The Power of Now, The Universe Has Your Back, and The Power of Intention will want to read It's All The Same To Me.
#1 Amazon Bestseller
Barnes & Noble Bestseller
USA TODAY Bestseller
WSJ Bestseller
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 16, 2021
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February 22, 2021
The changeless state of consciousness is the constant judgment of the logical mind, an unconscious and independent activity that don't let up from sunup to sundown.
From moment to moment, it follows thoughts with relentless devotion, tirelessly dedicated to dissect and to identify and untiring in its task to label and to segregate.
Thus, countries are born. Different races are identified. Borders are drawn and with it, conflicts inevitably arise and the institutions built to tenaciously defend them presumptuously slice not only the world, but the whole cosmos with the sharpness of the knife like a cake that has been cut into tiny little pieces.
And when everybody begins to instinctively want a larger piece for himself, the desire to compete becomes unconsciously incessant. The divisive sense of superiority becomes a must. When winners are driven by the reward of fortunes, losers are hampered by the loss of misfortune. Thus, the pursuit of happiness becomes always associated with success and the threat of misery with failure. When equality is compromised this way, stillness is gone, the equanimity so severed and eventually replaced by the chaotic noise of diversity. The intuitive and innate sense of sameness is forever drown out, never to reveal itself, remains dormant and undiscovered until voluntarily recalled consciously when one begins learning to sit alone in silence...
Perhaps, this is why God chooses to remain silent. Whether we believe in Him or we don't, whether we worship Him or despise Him, it doesn't matter and this is also in spite of the world with all its glories and tragedies because for Him "It's All The Same To Me".
From moment to moment, it follows thoughts with relentless devotion, tirelessly dedicated to dissect and to identify and untiring in its task to label and to segregate.
Thus, countries are born. Different races are identified. Borders are drawn and with it, conflicts inevitably arise and the institutions built to tenaciously defend them presumptuously slice not only the world, but the whole cosmos with the sharpness of the knife like a cake that has been cut into tiny little pieces.
And when everybody begins to instinctively want a larger piece for himself, the desire to compete becomes unconsciously incessant. The divisive sense of superiority becomes a must. When winners are driven by the reward of fortunes, losers are hampered by the loss of misfortune. Thus, the pursuit of happiness becomes always associated with success and the threat of misery with failure. When equality is compromised this way, stillness is gone, the equanimity so severed and eventually replaced by the chaotic noise of diversity. The intuitive and innate sense of sameness is forever drown out, never to reveal itself, remains dormant and undiscovered until voluntarily recalled consciously when one begins learning to sit alone in silence...
Perhaps, this is why God chooses to remain silent. Whether we believe in Him or we don't, whether we worship Him or despise Him, it doesn't matter and this is also in spite of the world with all its glories and tragedies because for Him "It's All The Same To Me".
March 26, 2025
Awesome book!
August 5, 2021
Don't be fooled or misled by the title; this book has nothing to do with indifference, quite the opposite actually! It is a warm, compassionate and wise book that gives us different tools, examples, and guidelines to set us on a path towards peace of the mind and of the heart.
It is linked to various teachings and insights of the Torah. The structure is quite interesting and easy to follow. By writing in the form of questions and answers, Moshe not only provides us with potential questions and doubts we may have, but he also points out and highlights the important bits and parts.
For instance, the phrases "It's all the same to me" and "I don't mind" could be construed as a lack of caring. Yet, if seen from a different angle, they may also point towards a deeper understanding of spiritual truths in the sense that everything and everyone is essentially one and the same, a drop from the ocean, a leaf on a tree. We all belong and are more connected than we may think or even realize. We pay no mind to that which tries to separate us from all that, deep inside, we share and we all have in common.
It is linked to various teachings and insights of the Torah. The structure is quite interesting and easy to follow. By writing in the form of questions and answers, Moshe not only provides us with potential questions and doubts we may have, but he also points out and highlights the important bits and parts.
For instance, the phrases "It's all the same to me" and "I don't mind" could be construed as a lack of caring. Yet, if seen from a different angle, they may also point towards a deeper understanding of spiritual truths in the sense that everything and everyone is essentially one and the same, a drop from the ocean, a leaf on a tree. We all belong and are more connected than we may think or even realize. We pay no mind to that which tries to separate us from all that, deep inside, we share and we all have in common.
February 21, 2021
A profound and simple Blessing
What a simple but profound truth is expressed in this book.
On the other hand living the simple teaching is the journey of spiritual growth! Thank you dear brother for making the truth available and presenting ways to make it sustainable in our lives! Your stories and references made me smile and resonated with my soul.I
I am grateful to have found your word!💗
What a simple but profound truth is expressed in this book.
On the other hand living the simple teaching is the journey of spiritual growth! Thank you dear brother for making the truth available and presenting ways to make it sustainable in our lives! Your stories and references made me smile and resonated with my soul.I
I am grateful to have found your word!💗
February 24, 2021
One of the most calming books I have ever read.
“Expectations are resentments waiting to happen. The only thing you can expect for sure is that the outer layer of your life experiences will always be changing. When you can learn to drop your expectations and embrace deep acceptance and gratitude, you will find that joy and more energy will flow into you and your life.”
“Expectations are resentments waiting to happen. The only thing you can expect for sure is that the outer layer of your life experiences will always be changing. When you can learn to drop your expectations and embrace deep acceptance and gratitude, you will find that joy and more energy will flow into you and your life.”
March 30, 2021
An oasis of peace and love in a world full of anxiety.
This book by Moshe Gersht is perfect for those of us who seek a direct spiritual explanation for the dichotomy that exists between our surface egos and the One that dwells within us all and throughout all creation. Excellent spiritual guidance!
This book by Moshe Gersht is perfect for those of us who seek a direct spiritual explanation for the dichotomy that exists between our surface egos and the One that dwells within us all and throughout all creation. Excellent spiritual guidance!
May 30, 2021
I truly felt amazing reading this book, it's a short and compact read, but definitely worth reading. It's very remarkable and even though it's a non-fictional read but it's actually very tempting. Once I picked it, I was able to read it within two days, I took a lot markings and I think it's really uplifting.
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Rating: 4⭐️
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Rating: 4⭐️
December 15, 2024
Such a refreshing short read as a reminder that life is love, joy and peace. A nice read that reawakens you to the possibility of experiencing life as your true self. This book was really nice to read as there is so much sadness and loss in life that we forget to appreciate what we have in the present. Such an insightful book, highly recommend!
March 27, 2021
A Journey Toward Peace
This book creates a feeling of calmness and contemplation.It explains the root of ego versus humility. I will use this as a daily dose to deepen my understanding.
This book creates a feeling of calmness and contemplation.It explains the root of ego versus humility. I will use this as a daily dose to deepen my understanding.
May 8, 2021
Need More Torah and Talmud
I was looking forward to reading this book when reading about how the author had a journey from Los Angeles to Jerusalem. How’re, there was no personal journey and no deep stories to anchor this book on guidance and spirituality.
I was looking forward to reading this book when reading about how the author had a journey from Los Angeles to Jerusalem. How’re, there was no personal journey and no deep stories to anchor this book on guidance and spirituality.
February 25, 2021
Excellent book.
This is what I am working on. I have been practicing for many years. Truly the way to a peaceful and joy filled life! I am buying several copies to give away.
This is what I am working on. I have been practicing for many years. Truly the way to a peaceful and joy filled life! I am buying several copies to give away.
March 5, 2021
A great read. Very insightful an instructive.
I gave this book 5 stars because it has given me a divine path to go by. It is well written an easy to read.
I gave this book 5 stars because it has given me a divine path to go by. It is well written an easy to read.
October 23, 2021
good reminder
Easy read, good to remember, not really any aha moments for me, but great to be reminded. Worth a read if looking for something new to read.
Easy read, good to remember, not really any aha moments for me, but great to be reminded. Worth a read if looking for something new to read.
September 5, 2022
Best book on spirituality and a real how-to on Stoicsm from a Jewish angle. Phenomenal short book.
November 13, 2022
Very Inspiring
I so needed to read this book right now. It confirmed a lot of things I have been going through in the last several years. I feel so much better now!
I so needed to read this book right now. It confirmed a lot of things I have been going through in the last several years. I feel so much better now!
September 22, 2024
Some of it very good
July 30, 2025
If you know me, you know this book. COMPLETELY LIFE CHANGING NO OTHER WORDS NECESSARY
March 26, 2024
This book was helpful to me at a time in my life when I needed some inner peace. I will definitely practice the helpful hints.
August 10, 2024
This book is enlightening on so many levels. It takes more than one pass to absorb it all. Every person has their own spiritual journey, and this is an excellent guide.
February 25, 2021
Moshe Gersht is a new voice representing ancient wisdom that truly contains the potential to transform how I operate on a daily basis... and wow, what a message. This is exactly the kind of content we need right now in this world. Stop reading this review and just buy it already, seriously... I'll let the book speak for itself. It's a no brainer!
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