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?

[Seraphim]

Just as we conceal a present to a friend in lovely and intriguing gift wrap, so does the Bestower conceal the Present in an enigmatic cloud of attractive mystery, hiding the meaning of the moment so that we’ll be happily surprised when it is finally revealed.

[Sol Belo]

If something is hidden, like Kabbalah used to me, no one knew about it except the privileged initiates.  Kabbalah intrigued me because of my fervent persistent search for the meaning and true aspect of existence.  I never knew it was hidden till your video.

[W Kabu 10-Joy]

An unwrapped gift may be held in a plain cardboard box, which might make it seem like what is inside is mundane, something that can wait to be opened. But if the gift is wrapped with beautiful outside wrappings, with color-coordinated bows, cards, etc., it makes it seem like something of value is inside. With humans, the outside trappings can be deceptive, with the less “sparkly”  person easier to ignore or pass over; whereas the one with a “shiny” personality attracts more attention. Often, it is the quiet and “unseen” people who contain the greatest gifts inside them.

[Sol Belo]

If it really concealed then you are not aware of it!  How can what you are not aware of be attractive?

[Ralitza]

Every baby likes to play the game, where the parent hides her face and says “Here I am”.

Every child loves to search for hidden christmas/birthday presents.

We all get excited when someone says “I have a surprise for you”.

The fact that Kabbalah was hidden for centuries, makes it even more interesting. We now have the chance to study it, it is revealed. But because it was a mystery earlier, we feel lucky nowadays.

[Willie]

Not knowing what it is would make seeking it purer, causing a person to go faith above reason.

[Author]

Replies