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What is Kabbalah?

Kabbalah is the mystical tradition that underlies the Judeo-Greco-Christian philosophies of the west and parallels those of the East. Is the gateway to understanding the mysteries of God and the universe, life and death, reincarnation, love, destiny, and service and their interrelations.

The word Kabbalah  means "to receive". When we study Kabbalah we receive the flow of energy in the universe-waves, sounds, vibrations-all in different levels and proportion. Trough serious study of astrology, dreams, meditation. It encompasses different areas of study: wisdom, devotion and action-theorical, meditative and action.  The theorical involves understanding The Tree of Life, the sefirotic system and the paths, it's relation to astrology and the way that it relates to us to achieve positive changes in our lives and bodies, and gain wisdom. The practical is studying and doing good deeds, learning the consequences of the law of cause and effect, this is the way to follow a progression of steps on The Tree of Life. The meditative provides a system of meditations and exercises where we can open to higher energies.

 The tree of life is a ladder or map of existence. It shows the functions, structure and dynamic of the universe and the evolution of human consciousness. On a personal level not only shows us where we are in our level of existence but also offer us ways of overcoming obstacles by bringing the unconscious to consciousness, opening us to higher states of awareness, connecting us with different levels of energy directing us to a fulfill and enlighten our life.

       What is Personal Kabbalah?

Is the personal path of Kabbalah, known as the “Work of the Chariot” studies the mysteries of the individual’s relationship to the Divine, the evolution and repair of the soul and how we can create and live the lives we want and make a difference in the world. It is the personal path to higher consciousness, health, happiness, purpose, and fulfillment.

             What is the goal of Personal Kabbalah?

The goal is connecting with the Divine and finding meaning and purpose. The study of Personal Kabbalah provides answers to the following questions:

Who am I?

Why am I here?  

What is my purpose?      

How can I fulfill it?

  What are the benefits of studying Personal Kabbalah?

When we embrace the Divine we connect to the sacred/creative powers of the universe, often referred to as “being in the flow."

By embracing and directing these powers we co-partner with the Divine and attract what we want life becomes easier and more joyful. We experience prosperity and fulfillment

   Isn’t Kabbalah a religious tradition?

Kabbalah can be studied from many perspectives. There is Jewish Kabbalah, Western Kabbalah, Christian Kabbalah, and Universal Kabbalah. It Is taught from an inclusive, universal, eclectic perspective which is designed for people of all faiths.

    What is the Kabbalistic Tree of Life?

The Kabbalistic Tree Of Life is a diagram formulated by kabbalists which acts as a map to higher consciousness, wisdom and love. It displays the thirty-two paths one must journey in order to unite with the divine, (oneness, a higher power, God, whatever you may call it) to experience peace and unconditional love; uncover our purpose; and fulfill our destiny.

What makes the Tree Of Life a Universal Paradigm?

The Kabbalistic Tree of Life is a universal diagram; a map of all existence that everything is organized around. It depicts the flows of forces and energies in the universe that every system automatically arranges itself into; such as the colors of the rainbow, or the sounds of the octave. You can map out a management organizational plan, the government hierarchal system, an orchestral symphony, etc. Being universal, other spiritual system fit into this paradigm including: the Chakra system of eastern philosophies, the seven sacraments of Christianity, and psychological models of development. Using it for personal, professional and spiritual development it offers a step by step progression to help people see where they are, identify where they want to be and ascertain the goals that need to be taken, and it offers the internal and practical steps to accomplish them.

What are the rewards of climbing the Tree of Life?

The end result is bringing heaven down to earth and creating, living and loving the life we will for ourselves, and making a difference in the world. The rewards are living life in the “flow,” and being divinely guided and blessed with:

     Improved Health
     Satisfying Relationships
     Prosperous, meaningful career
     Inner Peace, Love, Wisdom, Joy
     Success, Fulfillment, Happiness

       How can you learn more about Personal Kabbalah and the Tree of Life?

        Classes are forming now for information please contact Esperanza at:

                           toledanoschool@aol.com or at 321-372-3052