Ask Anything

[Gil]

Ask, connect, inspire.

[Naomi]

For some reason I am finding it real difficult to pray for the friends. Not because of anything they did. But because I feel corporeal. So I feel like a poor man praying for the wealthy. If that makes sense…

 

So my question is, how do I pray for the friends? How can I build the desire to pray for them correctly? How should I start, like, build a habit, and then eventually it will be real?

[Gianni – KabU Instructor]

Habit becomes second nature. I don’t feel like praying, but I wish I felt like praying, so it turns out that I do have a prayer. It’s better the more it can be directed at the friends, from the center of your connection with them.

[AspiringAltruist]

In the introduction to the wisdom of Kabbalah, it’s mentioned that we work towards attaining “vessels of bestowal” through the influence of the surrounding light.

However, the term “vessel” typically implies something used for receiving. How, then, can a “vessel” be associated with bestowing rather than receiving? How does a vessel function to bestow?

Is the answer in the aim of the pleasure? Whether it is directed inwards or outwards?

[Gianni – KabU Instructor]

Yes, the aim has to be toward the vessel outside me, in the friends.

[Todd]

What does it mean that we do not teach each other in the ten?

[Gianni – KabU Instructor]

That we have our teacher – Dr. Laitman – and no other teachers are needed. What’s needed then is equality and love among friends.

[Rosie]

Is the new songbook for the Retreat, with chords available now? If so, can you please provide the link? Thank you.

[Seeker of Wisdom]

Greetings!

When praying the Psalms to attract the Light, have you noticed a difference when reciting them in Hebrew compared to English?

Thank you for answering our questions.

[Gianni – KabU Instructor]

Of course, but we need to read in a language we understand.

[Seeker of Wisdom]

Thanks so much! I have studied “biblical” Hebrew off & on for about 30 years though I am a little rusty. When I read them in Hebrew in the past I didn’t notice the difference as much. There is almost an intensity too it now but in a good way (maybe because I have read them a lot more recently, or have a little better understanding now). It seems even more intense if I sing them. I find great comfort in them whether in English or Hebrew (like salve for the soul) but when I hear them or recite them In Hebrew it seems like it grabs my attention/concentration more.

[Seeker of Wisdom]

I am not sure how to really ask this, but I will try. I know in the tradition it says we should be married, but what if your spouse has turned away from the work?

I studied Kabbalah (a different lineage, but not the “Hollywood” version) in the past & my spouse studied a good bit with me too, but they have fell back into corporeal desires over the last couple of years & they are involved with someone else. They will not accept the “Get”/divorce right now so this makes it impossible for me to move on with another partner (if I’m even supposed to) so as not to violate the commandments at the branch or root level.

Is it permissible to continue the work in this situation? I do hope & pray they will allow me to move on & there has been some progress towards this recently. This does not have an effect on me psychologically & I am more excited/serious about spirituality than ever.

If I am granted a divorce eventually am I supposed to get remarried?<b> </b>(Especially being older now). I do not want to be unequally yoked, but I will do what it takes to progress correctly. I do have balance in my life, but spirituality is the most important thing to me (the separation had nothing to do with not having equilibrium between worldly & spiritual concerns).

I am not asking for marital advice (and I know that is not allowed), this is way beyond that. I am asking this from the standpoint of what is the correct thing to do according to authentic Kabbalah/spirituality. I know the times/environment have changed since some of the earlier writings of the sages. I do feel a sense of freedom (almost guilty Lol) that I have more time to focus on spiritual matters, it has been somewhat of a relief, though it would be considered an awful situation corporeally & is, but I feel I have risen above this almost like it happened to a character I was playing as weird as that might sound. Sorry for such a long & confusing diatribe, but I have been trying to figure out the correct path in this situation & what/if anything the Creator may be wanting me to glean from this.

Thank you in advance!

[Gianni – KabU Instructor]

I don’t need to be married to study Kabbalah, but it helps, especially if the partner supports my involvement with Kabbalah. But in short, continue to study in all situations. It’s the pursuit of one’s soul and one’s efforts count toward it, whatever situation one is in.

[Seeker of Wisdom]

Thank you so much Gianni, this was truly helpful!

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