Hi Abdurrahman,

It’s a good question, but it’s not something we bring up or mention. There are a couple of reasons for that, but the main one is that it hinders a person’s ability to do the easier inner work toward those who appear outside themselves. To you, you should bring yourself to the level where you see everyone is at a higher level than you, in greater adhesion with the Creator, bestowing to Him more and you, you are far behind and outside the connection they have.

Of course, that means lowering yourself to see those higher. If you accept them as “higher” already, then you essentially ruin the work to lower yourself, work against your nature, and these efforts are the ones that draw the light and bring you closer to the world of bestowal.

Essentially, it doesn’t matter where anyone is, and we should keep it to ourselves so as not to harm others on the path. The goal is to be drawn after the greatness of others who naturally seem lower than yourself, less capable, less feeling, etc. Your work is to raise them in your eyes – “above reason” make them great.

Best of luck,

Chris

Hi mrc,

In relation to all of these technical questions, my advice would be to write them down in one place and return to them later after you’ve studied a bit more.

I will say, “creation” if you’re referring to the “created being” is only considered the soul of Adam HaRishon.

The Preface to the Wisdom of Kabbalah would be something I’d recommend you to be comfortable with if this is the direction your heart is drawn to.

Thanks!

I’m also unfamiliar with that concept. If you could point me to the Kabbalistic source I could help, but if it is not related then I’m afraid I have nothing to say.