Serenity of the soul is essential for the development of
every person's inner being. In the yeshiva of the holy Saba
of Kelm (one of the early leaders of the Mussar movement),
tranquility of the soul was one of the core foundations and
perhaps the greatest principle upon which all human effort
was built.
In our generation, the entire lifestyle is the opposite of
tranquility. The technological innovations that emerge daily
are highly disruptive to the serenity of the soul. Although
everything has its pros and cons, from the perspective of the
soul's tranquility, these innovations, for the most part, lead
significantly to restlessness.
Our forefathers lived lives of solitude spending their time
in the tents of Shem & Eber distanced from the materialistic
world's noise. Through this, they attained soul serenity and
built their inner selves with true dedication.
This sefer, adapted from the Hebrew sefer דע את מנוחתך,
aims to bring us closer to the lifestyle of our ancestors. It
attempts to portray a way of life characterized by tranquility
of both inner peace and outer calm.
Without a doubt learning the chapters of this sefer can
help you lead a calmer lifestyle.