From Ecstasy to Lunch

This book is a caravan of visions, dreams, words, poems, events, reflections, exercises, memories, lamentations, consolations and observations. If takes us on the artistic and mystical life journey: From here to there, from the binding ego to the true free self, from the infinite to the finite, from inspiration to action - From Ecstasy to Lunch, and back again. This book, by kabbalist and master mime Samuel Ben-Or Avital, takes us on a journey through the "Center of Silence and Stillness", the "Hidden Obvious", and the state of Conscious Innocence." Through the journey we learn to balance the constant paradox of the world of duality and apparent separation. We find balance in the wild pendulum of life experiences. We discover that there are many petals, but only one rose, that the essence of us is in fact one and we can always return to it."Samuel Avital is an artist of conscious life, conscious theatre and cosmic laughter. When the madness of the world starts to get me down, I am lifted by the knowledge that men like Samuel exist. He remains unique, elusive, profound, demanding, dedicated, theatrical, passionate, and one of the most vibrant teachers I have encountered." - Mark Olsen, Juilliard Theater Professor