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Hi Hing,

A good example is what you imagine the connection the cells in your body have to the entire body. They certainly need to be in some kind of mutual “flow” that allows all the parts of the body to work together towards a common goal of sustaining the life of the body. They depend on one another that each one will do their job and by carrying out each individual role for the good of the common body, life can continue in homeostasis.

When the Creator created the soul of Adam HaRishon and broke it, all that was broken was our awareness of this connection we have to one another, like cells in a body. The perception that we are individuals living on our own little islands on planet Earth is just our broken perception. When we attain the connection that exists above our bodies, outside our bodies, meaning we don’t relate to our lives as our own individual “I’s”, we’re attaining the connection that already exists, we just didn’t perceive it.

What we’re really tapping into is the thought of creation that performed this action of separation on us and feeling His good will in it, how He did it for us to feel this separation and make these efforts to as if bring ourselves back together, to feel we were doing it of our own accord and own exertion. We rise above this imaginary reality where these connections seemingly do not exist and begin existing in the true reality where each degree upwards, we get closer and closer to the actual true reality, that only the Creator exists.

Thanks!

Chris

Hey Niklas,

Adam HaRishon is the part of creation that desires to be similar to the Creator. The other three levels of desire are the still, vegetative and animate levels of creation which act according to the desire they’re given and receive the according fulfillment – meaning there’s no additional aspiration to know its Maker. The speaking level of the speaking degree has an additional discernment which prevents it from feeling sufficient fulfillment without attaining the One that provides the fulfillment.

These levels of life below the speaking degree have essentially completed their development but like you mentioned “back towards”, this part depends on man’s role of raising those levels along with its own development back upward in corrections.

Thanks!

Chris

Hi Kyler,

It has been brought to my attention that there is a KabU Retreat coming up in October. You can find the info here: retreat.kabbalah.info

If you would like to attend but have challenges that prevent you, you may write to this email: [email protected]

Joseph

Hi Kyler,

For the time being, all conventions are virtual, so you can participate according to your desire to do so. When upcoming conventions are planned, you will be informed by your course instructor.

Joseph

Hey Rune,

You’re touching on a point of work where Kabbalists tell us that we will enjoy from the work itself –  the work being asking the Creator for correction as we recognize each time how we’re unable to make an action of bestowal. We must have these thoughts which show us our oppositeness and it’s upon this darkness we’re able to see the light. Without those moments we’d feel nothing of what bestowal actually is. It must be against the illumination of darkness.

Of course after some time on the path you’ll begin to default to, “this is the Creator showing me this reality”. It’s just a thought that comes. From there you’ll start putting the pieces together and find how to relate to that instance correctly knowing there’s no “one” to blame, rather the Creator who is showing you how you still don’t see how He rules the world benevolently.

On the contrary, you should be glad when these thoughts come since it’s the Creator relating to you and awakening you giving you a chance to relate and react correctly. This is how He builds us. Nothing was created redundantly and there’s no “wrong” thought. All He wants you to hear and see has only to do with bringing you closer to correction.

Best of luck!

Chris

Hi SJE,

I would advise to keep your studies separate from your personal life. Mixing the two might continue to cause confusion. Beyond that each person must make a choice what they wish to strive for in this life. If you wish to grow your point in the heart, you have no choice but to strengthen your environment with the study, the teachers, and the group. Without that you won’t advance. I would advise to no longer talk about Kabbalah or your world view with your friends, they clearly do not want to hear it, and you mustn’t force these things. This will only hold you back and based on your words create separation between you and your friends. When you’re around them just behave like a regular person who doesn’t study Kabbalah.

Joseph