In what situations does concealment make something more attractive than it would be otherwise?

[Gianni – KabU Instructor]

In what situations does concealment make something more attractive than it would be otherwise?

[Guy]

At first, the question seemed rather difficult to answer, but then the answer came easily when I considered the direction into which we are always being pushed.

The situations which concealment would make seem more attractive are any in which collaboration with others or our group is necessary to uncover the light behind the intention fo the desire pushing it forward, because that is the intent of the Creator is for us to work together to uncover the light.

[Olav]

In situations where we crave something from the bottom of our heart we will emerge ourselves deeply to break the concealment.

[Ariano]

When we accept the Concealment as an action of the Creator(as if we would then be excused to indulge in lower thoughts or pleasures, like a stubborn child), Yet, we shall always be on alert of those temptarions.

[William Fay]

Broadly speaking.. in almost all of them. We have an attraction or curiosity of the unknown.. We love mystery and puzzles and problem solving (usually the ones we create BUT..) The concealment is the thing that pulls on a certain part of us. Think ALL of science.. The concealment and discovery is the very thing driving those fields a lot of the time.

[Anonymous]

When discovering something concealed brings joy and pleasure.

[csilla]

if “concealment” is referring to when the Light is hidden from us, then we won’t see the higher spiritual pleasure of receiving Light. As a result, the lower worldly pleasures appear more attractive, but like a mirage, since the light obtained is fleeting at best, since it goes away quickly (or doesn’t enter the kli at all).

but, looking at the question again: “In which situations…?”

it seems like the pull toward the normal life pleasures is in direct proportion to concealment; so, if this is true (seems like it is as i think about it), i would suggest that the question is referring to situations where a person is giving into such pleasures to receive for one’s self alone and doing so to the extent that she actually creates the concealment, which seems kind of sad – given how easily such a lapse in spiritual integrity could be avoided.

Well, in all fairness, mood swings and confused thoughts irl aren’t always that easy to avoid (i was initially thinking of situations involving sweets or coffee!), but the truly sad situations would involve “not seeing the Providence” and “unable to pray” …

finally, i remembered this last bit is from Shamati pp. 74-76 or p. 403 from Kabbalah Revealed Part 2, the passage is entitled “Concealment and Disclosure of the Face of the Creator”

[Author]

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