Reflect: Share something from the lesson that blew your mind, or even just gave you a new perspective.

[Tony Kosinec- KabU Instructor]

Reflect: Share something from the lesson that blew your mind, or even just gave you a new perspective.

[Susan]

My understanding of “attainment” is clearer. The allegory of the cat (knowing what a cat is vs knowing a lot about a cat vs being a cat) was a humorous yet brilliant way of explaining “attainment”.

[Shiloh]

What blew me away was learning about kavanah, my inner thoughts whenever I’m engaging in anything, has a huge effect on me and the Kli. I was reading performance of mitzvots and daily actions, performed without knowledge of kabbalah,  I’d like you haven’t performed the act at all. Like a clueless animal grading on hay and nothing more; just being robotic. I can’t wait to learn more about Lishma and LoLishma and my inner thoughts. I am so excited to get into these lab experiments aand be hands on finally!

[kirstin]

I’m beginning to understand more about the process of transformation that I’m going through. The explanation of the hearts desires has opened my eyes to how I entered this path of light.

[Deborah]

The quote of the week blew my mind… “each of us would have a whole world caring for us, ready to fulfill our needs.”

[Dave]

We all will make it to the same place eventually; the only difference is that for those who chose the path of suffering,  it will be a longer time.

[Hai Mag]

Unveiling the Root of Suffering and Cultivating the Light Within

A truth dawned on me today, simple yet profound. The root of our suffering lies not in external circumstances, but within our own minds. When our ego takes the reins, it bombards us with desires fueled by the incessant question, “what’s in it for me?” These desires, born from our egoistic nature, promise finite pleasures.

We chase them relentlessly, like a dog chasing its tail. But the fulfillment of these desires is a double-edged sword. If we fail to reach them, we suffer the sting of disappointment. And even if we do achieve them, the pleasure they offer is fleeting, quickly dissolving into a yearning for the next thing. This cycle of desire and dissatisfaction keeps us tethered to the future, pulling us away from the richness of the present moment.

Is this the trap we’re destined for? A life perpetually chasing fleeting satisfactions? Deep within, a different yearning stirs, a whisper of something greater. It’s a yearning that transcends the limitations of our five senses. It’s a soul’s yearning for connection with the Creator, a spark within us demanding a reunion with the light from which it originated.

This awakening ignites a transformation. As we loosen the grip of the ego and cultivate a more altruistic perspective, the world around us shifts. We look deep into the suffering of our lives, and we find moments where we can make things better. Perhaps a helping hand for someone in need, a kind word to uplift a spirit, or a simple act of compassion. In these acts of giving, we begin to experience a deeper sense of connection, a fulfillment that transcends the fleeting pleasures of the ego.

Reason, governed by the five senses, can only take us so far. True fulfillment lies in cultivating this spiritual desire, nurturing love and acceptance within ourselves. This journey is a constant exploration, a path towards a life less controlled by desires and more illuminated by the light of the Creator.

 

[Ben]

I can sometimes see how I’m so tuned into my will to receive and I feel like this is the beginning of being more aware in a kabbalistic sense of seeing how everything is governed by the egoism.

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