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

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Transcript of this interview

Interview recorded May 22, 2022

Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.



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