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Do the 613 desires for the creator blossom as we progress in spirituality or are they what our current desires turn into once corrected? thank you
Hi Chloe,
You can say that they blossom as we progress in spirituality. The 613 desires are spiritual desires that we don’t yet have. This is similar to how a single cell in a body only has some basic desires. But when that cell is part of a greater body, it reveals there higher desires which are impossible for the individual cell to have: desires for money, honor, power, etc. Same with us, until we integrate with the general body of Adam HaRishon, we don’t reveal or understand these 613 spiritual desires.
Check out this blog post from Rav Laitman for more details: https://laitman.com/2008/12/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-613-desires/
Albert @ KabU
Hi Nancy,
Our consciousness depends on our desires. If our desires are uncorrected or egoistic, then we experience consciousness on the level of this world. If we correct our desires towards love and bestowal, then we’ll begin to reveal the spiritual level of consciousness, which is a collective consciousness.
Check out this blog post from Rav Laitman for more details: https://laitman.com/2011/06/regaining-consciousness/
Albert @ KabU
I have a more mundane question about where we are in this course. I had to take two week-long business trips last month. I didn’t have much internet access or cell service for either of those. And I haven’t been able to attend any of the zoom meetings yet. On top of that, my email was sending invites to spam for a couple weeks before I noticed they were missing.
At this point I am not certain where we are in the course… what week is it?
I have been studying when I am able to. I have completed all the course materials up to week 4.
I’ve read Attaining the Worlds Beyond and Basic Concepts in Kabbalah.
I have listened to Unlocking the Zohar twice on Audible.
And I’ve been reading the Zohar before bed every night. I often have to repeat half of what I read the night before, but I have still gotten about 200 pages.So, in some ways I am behind. But I don’t feel behind. I just want to make sure I am not missing any next steps for the end of this course, in order to move on and continue with group activities. I should have time for group things starting next week.
Thanks for helping me sort that out.
Hi Logynn,
The fundamentals and intermediate semesters open up a new week’s worth of materials every week. But for the most part these semesters are self-study courses. So whatever pace you’re going through the materials is fine.
As for spiritual work in a group, that begins in the advanced semester.
Albert @ KabU
Hello.
I’m still a bit confused about the screen you should put over the vessel in order to feel the difference between the will to receive and the will to bestow. If I understand correctly, it’s an intention to understand the thought of creation behind my desires, and I should reject the ones that come from the ego, and embrace those that are altruistic. Am I right? Could you give me an example? Thank you!Hi Jacques,
The screen is the intention that is placed over the desire. It’s the calculation of how much the desire can receive in order to bestow.
Check out this blog post from Rav Laitman and the Guest & Host analogy in Chapter 3 of Attaining the Worlds Beyond for more details.
Albert @ KabU
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