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Body, Mind & Spirit Meditation

Chasia's Enchantment

Meditations, Poems and Inspirations

by (author) Hilda Chasia Smith

Publisher
Durvile Publications
Initial publish date
Jan 2021
Category
Meditation, Canadian
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781988824536
    Publish Date
    Jan 2021
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

Drawing upon wisdom and teachings of the Torah, Pranayama yoga, and her own virtuosity for living a peaceful life, Hilda Chasia Smith’s guided meditations and inspirational words take us on journeys of calmness and joy. From Pranayama come essences of breath, mindfulness, and inner peace. From teachings of the Torah and Kabbala come kindness, compassion, humility, and self-respect. These motifs work together with love to immerse us into the enchanted world of Hilda Chasia Smith. Included in the book is a CD of guided meditations from the audiobook and an interview with Chasia.

About the author

Hilda Chasia Szternfeld Smith was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to survivors of the Holocaust. Her middle name Chasia was given in remembrance of her aunt Chasia Goszer who died in the Holocaust. Hilda Chasia was a self-realized child; filled with wonder and curiosity, which led her to express a true love of the arts, music and education. She has taught Hebrew, Yiddish, French, and English languages, charm school, music, art, meditation and yoga. She holds degrees from The University of Calgary, The University of Manitoba, Chopra Center University, California, and Pranayama Centers International, founded by Swami Vignanananda. She was part of the Women’s Writing Project at the University of Calgary and has contributed to the Literary International Reading Association (LIRA) writings on Poetry in the Classroom. Her poetry has been published in the Winnipeg Jewish Post and the Calgary Jewish Star and her paintings have been represented by galleries in Calgary, Alberta and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Excerpt: Chasia's Enchantment: Meditations, Poems and Inspirations (by (author) Hilda Chasia Smith)

SOUL TO SELF

Do not be afraid to keep stepping into the truth
of all you are. Remember to refine
your spirit’s, brain’s and body’s gifts.
Grounded in your presence.

Receive and share your individual treasures.
Your happiness, your laughter, your insight.
Your awareness, your beauty, your intuition, your focus,
Your credibility and creativity. And wholeness.
Express your passion, your purpose and
connect to your connection
as you continue to unfold, exquisitely
in silence, observation, or expression in life.

Your magnificence shines through your loving,
growing self-esteem.
True confidence and the surrender to your healed
and healers gifts within you.
You are an artist of your own life.
Voicing your truth with dignity, grace.
Wild wonder, you amazing child of this universe.
Ever being, every beginning,
in the endlessness of being.
We all have come a long way.
Children. Our inner child. Always with us.
No matter what we have experienced,
we can gently feel it step by step
and still remain in love with authentic being.
For this is truly love.

The decorations of life have been fun
but we know that the unity that arises our to
authentic love was, is,
and always will be our birthright.
Our journeys are divine inspirations.

May we continue to let go of that
which does not serve us anymore.
And embrace, embody all that does.
May it grow and grow, lovingly, intentionally.

Editorial Reviews

Hilda Chasia Smith exemplifies all the spiritual qualities of a limitless soul — great intelligence, love, and compassion in all of her words and actions. The atmosphere Hilda generates is like heaven on Earth, as if a goddess from Above chose to walk and teach among us. One would do very well to learn meditation and spirituality from Hilda Chasia Smith. — Rabbi Alan Green

Beautiful meditations and I especially love the Jewish meditations. Beautiful production and sound quality on the audiobook version. — Val Campbell, Theatre Artist

The kindness and frequency of Chasia’s voice is a point of focus for healing energy and wisdom. She brings a sum total of pleasure and draws you into your future with her presence. These poems and meditations from a daughter of Holocaust survivors bring story, understanding, struggle, and a subsequent love of life. — Julian Hobson, Hypnotherapist

Jewish sources teach of the simultaneous important of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, and Hilda Chasia Smith is the living embodiment of all three. Thoroughly rooted in Jewish texts and culture, she is one of our community’s most deeply educated Jews. As a teacher, mystic, and poet, she exhibits in word and deed a true grasp of the values of our people. And, most important, her kindness, love, and passion convey a wisdom that is a priceless treasure for all who meet her. Her song sings to our hearts, and she is truly a blessing. — Rabbi Mark Glickman

Being a professional artist (painter), the natural rhythm of my life is to constantly pursue creativity through my work and especially friendships. Hilda Chasia is a true “original” in terms of her enormous artistic talent in many disciplines. Her passion, insight and intelligence is a unique and special gift. — Paul Van Ginkel, Artist

For those of us who are interested in a heartfelt journey and experiencing expanded consciousness Hilda Chelsia Smith has artistically created a vehicle that is a must ride. — Dr. Dennis Lamothe