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“(…) is not up to us to figure the entire thing out. It’s through efforts that we attract this correcting light, the desire to understand what those things are, to work towards them. The work is full of mistakes, without them there we couldn’t be any achievement at all. The mistake shows what is not, what is not, what is not – and reveals what it is. And when it happens, as it happens, the heart knows – because the heart never lies. But we have to be able to tell the difference between heart and mind, they’re not the same thing. Though the mind tries to diguise itself as the heart (…)” (by the Creator through a conduite soul of KabU, on 23rd November 2025, of which should exist more among us) L’Chaim 🙏

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 I found Adam’s question very helpful. He verbalized thoughts that I,also have had. I, though, have found that ths more i read and listen the more i feel in my heart thst this is true and the right path to be on. the other Questions I have are basically about how to study to study more productively. Last night in the Sage class we read #28. I wanted to re read it this morning but i cant find it. How do we find the  different passages  Also I understand how we are able to move closer to the Creator ..we treat people as we want  ouurselves But how do we know how many steps there are? From where did that information come? Thank you. I realize those are not major questions, but I  really would like more information on that Thank you for your help

I just listened to The RAV discussing Faith above Reason. It helped me so much. I really understood that the Creator wanted me to ask for help and He would help. We were dealing with a very difficult corporeal problem in our home and it was consuming all our energy. I finally just asked so deeply from my heart for help from the Creator because I just couldn’t take it anymore. Within moments we broke through the problem and easily after that everything Was resolved. Yes we had to take action and do certain things required of us and we could feel we were being helped all the way…I am so grateful that I listened to this lesson and I realise that it was The Creator who guided me to listen to it.

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I Was unable to attend last Sundays class and just watch : i understand , the recording. I realize I missed some of the most important parts by not being there when it was !Iive to experience the connections ill try not to do that again .Io have this question about the reading. It was said that we were to not get wrapped up in politics but to study the progression of the government structures. Also, in a previous reading I read,’ that it is necessary for us to work on correcting our ego snd know if we did that we would become closer to the Creator rather concern ourselves with the correction of others . I would like to know if I’ve got that right. Also, even though we are not to worry about politics I would like to have some sort of understanding about how some countries (Scandinavia comes to mind) appear to be making advances towards socialism and appear to be pulling it off. Is it because the countries are smaler? Or because the.people have made greater advances in becoming closer to the Creator , correcting their egos? Thank you

I could not attain last Thursday class August 28. So I listen to it remotely, We read Shamanti 53 “The matter of limitation” followed by the reading of a large part of Shamati 52 “A transgression does not put ou a Mitzva” The instructor provided us great interpretations and explanations on some layers of the texts. Everybody were literally hanging  to his lips. It was a great help to me -and to many it seems- in understanding some of the contrasting dynamic between the spiritual and corporeal  worlds and how to approach some aspects of the kabbalistic method in a very pragmatic way.  I listen to it a second time and I guess I will listen to it a third time. We were all intently focused. And I guess just that was enough to get a little more light and contributed to increase our desire to be in equivalence of form with the Creator. It certainly had this effect on me. So I want to thanks this wonderful instructor and all the friends who were there. Thank you all of you. I feel uplifted.

At the end of class last night, “A Sage Speaks,” Seth asked for feedback on how he handles the class. It’s amazing. Earlier that day I read this tip from the Rav. It says much more than I could ever put into words. I hope all teachers take it to heart:
The Allegory of Timidity, Cunning and Courage
Kabbalist Dr. Michael Laitman
“Timidity wanted to hide from itself, but where? Cunning advised it: “Why don’t you settle with Courage? It won’t be so scary then.” Timidity went to Courage, but was afraid to knock on the door, so Timidity just laid down on Courage’s porch. Since then, the path to courage lies through timidity.

This is true because with an egoistic nature, where we each wish to benefit ourselves at the expense of others, it is impossible to achieve courage without fear. How do courageous people deal with this? It is by overcoming timidity. It turns out that the more timid we are, and the more we overcome timidity, the braver we become.

We are fundamentally timid because our egoistic nature, which acts in a direction of self-preservation, prevents us from acting recklessly against ourselves. It naturally works to protect itself against any perception of harm that might come its way.

It is important to understand that timidity is a very strong human feeling and it protects us from several problems that we could cause ourselves and others.

We should thus not look down on people who say they are timid, as is commonly the case. We just need to know how to balance this force and take care of ourselves in any situation with consideration for how much it is needed.

There is no such thing as courage without fear, unless it is pathological. We can take animal behavior as an example. Animals do not attack recklessly, but check, make circles, and so on, and only if it is necessary do they rush forward. If a person is purely reckless and courageous, then they are not actually courageous.

In relation to these two qualities, we should weigh everything, for and against, and solely if we are convinced that there is no other way, then we can strike. Timidity and caution should be taught as qualities that help us protect ourselves and create a balanced view of the world.”
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I am still a work in progress. I am not a brave soul that can engage in endless public discourse. I’ve been living mostly isolated for several years. I’m working to change that.  I am by no means a sitting zombie on this side of the screen. I diligently take notes and listen closely in every class I attend. I enjoy the passion and the dedication shown by the teachers. I’m learning so much. My heart is overfilled with gratitude. Bless you all for your hard work and effort to help us all learn!! Thank you!

This is my equation:  Harshness, Hard, Calling people out in a pushy way = bullying.  It’s intimidating and I believe it can turn shy people and newcomers away. All types of people are here. Do we really want to see any one of them (these precious points in the heart) leave just because of a teaching method that scared them away?  So, I am not a fan of over-the-top teaching methods. I prefer kindness and measuring the temperament of the group before moving toward a more aggressive teaching style. My suggestion to pull people into the conversation more is to ask simple conversational questions that are easy to answer and can get people use to talking in front of a large group. The whole process we are learning is all about connection. I think more could be done to include even the more “timid.”

I can speak from experience.

The stress and pressure of coming up with a sane intelligent response or question in front of a large group of strangers can be, well IS overwhelming.

And how am I suppose to ask a question about something that sounds like total mental mush to me? I was told to keep listening and eventually I’ll get it. Well, that’s working. But I can do without the pressure to ask questions I don’t know how to formulate yet.

I know we are supposed to be annulling ourselves and I get that. I’m working on it and it’s a fervent prayer under my breath as I attend all these great classes. But talking in front of people is a skill I just don’t have… YET. I am learning. For some it comes natural. For me… a big nope. I think I could become very good at it, someday. I do better one on one, or in very small groups. More than a few and I still feel awkward. Once I get in a TEN and I get to know my group it’ll be wonderful, I’m sure. But in a class with over 40 people I don’t know? It’s hard. Please don’t make it harder.

Writing this out in a public space is very hard for me. I hope it’s taken with the grace, passion and love it was written with. If we want to stay true to our mission, even the ‘little ones’ the ignoble … what I once read in the Bible, should have a welcome place here too. Tears are swarming in my eyes… thinking of the people too timid to speak out but burning with an inner passion to participate. The question is, can we make it easier for them to join in?

Just thought of this… could there be a zoom meeting formed just to help people get use to being on camera and talking on a computer mic? I do not want to in any way lessen the importance of what we’re learning. But connection is what we are all working hard on… so let’s work on it. Let’s get creative and make a positive move to include more personalities, jmho.