Unit One: Distinguishing Shalom from Esuba

Qualities in the relationships we build with

self and others

A Hebrew word that is often translated as “peace”

A quality of the relationships we have within ourselves and with others characterized by:HarmonySatisfactionCompletenessAdequacyFulfillmentCalm

Shalom

A word coined by this program to describe the opposite of shalom

A quality of the relationships we have within ourselves and with others that is characterized by;DiscordHurtA sense that something is missingA sense of not being “enough” or being

inadequateTensionChaos

Esuba

Shalom is a naturally occurring phenomenon that arises when esuba is addressed and resolved.

There are specific and practical techniques for addressing esuba that allow it to resolve and relax.

This program teaches a set of skills for resolving esuba and allowing shalom to arise. They include:Noticing when esuba is arisingKnowing where it is coming fromKnowing what is needed as it arisesKnowing how we can change ourselves to address

and resolve it.

The goal of this program