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We have to learn this from practical work. Generally though, the beams are the main structural components, so fundamental that I’m scarcely aware of their existence. In my desire there are things I could not even imagine that that has to change. But that too I will have to “sell,” meaning I will trade, my thoughts for higher thoughts, my desires for higher desires, spiritual desires. I will have to “pay” for this sublime reward, specifically with the ego that stands between me and the friends in the group.
Hi Gianni,
We are talking about coarseness of a desire, but the more I try to understand, the less I understand it. What does it mean? Should the desire become more or less coarse?
Thank you so much!
It is always becoming coarser, on the one hand.
On the other hand, only spiritual elevations result in qualitatively greater coarseness.
Coarseness (aviut) is the matter on which we rise to spiritual attainment, which has to be risen above, or inverted.
For starters, you can think of it as the resistance to connection and the ingenuity with which this resistance is administered. This is a product of the degree of coarseness. It’s bad if I don’t have a group, to exit out of my desire to; but if I have a group and know how to use it and ask the Creator, then a great Aviut is good, defines the height I can ascend to.
Gianni,
I was at the last congress in Pennsylvania and plan on going to the retreat. What is gonna be different about the retreat? What could i do to prepare to make it more advantageous for everyone?
Thanks
There isn’t a Retreat or convention that is like another, so that I can say that since I’ve been to one, I don’t need to go to another. Just as I’d never know what I was missing had I not had my 3rd child, so one can’t imagine what the difference will be in the next retreat. That difference, and the magnitude, will depend on one’s preparation and one’s expectations. “There is no Light without a Kli” and so the Light will be there, but it depends whether I come with a thimble or a bucket to receive it.
To prepare? I would work on ensuring that OTHERS are prepared with a big yearning and excitement for it. Other than being sure to book your flight and get your ticket, this is the best way to assure your own success.
Good Morning! One of the things I like to do is to go back through articles we read in Assembly and read the articles or verses cited in the article to get a better feel for it. Often Psalms or other Bible passages are cited. Which translation do you think would be most conducive to our study?
I’ve just joined the GE but where am I supposed to start ? Do I just wait for events to be listed on the homepage?
I’m lost 😆
Hi Luke,
Great to hear from you! While the Learning Path was entirely self-paced, the Graduate Environment offers a much more interactive experience, with several live lessons taking place throughout the week.
If you’re able to attend live, that’s fantastic, but no worries if not. All lessons are recorded, so you can easily watch the replays at your convenience.
One class to especially look out for is your Young Group session, which takes place every Sunday. That’s your main class in the Grad Environment. We hope to see you there next Sunday!
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