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.

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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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