Preparation Question: From everything we’ve learned until now, what can we say about our work with the light that reforms? By what means can we strengthen the influence of the reforming light?

[Julian Edwards- KabU Instructor]

Preparation Question: How is spreading the wisdom of Kabbalah related to fulfilling my private correction in the general system?

[Sheree]

The internal work of the light that reforms corrects our desires. We strengthen the influence of the reforming light by participating in group work to create the vessel and magnify the light received, for the benefit of all.

[Ben]

We can strengthen the influence of the reforming light by connecting with others and essentially disseminating the wisdom.

[Jonathan]

People say that the best way to learn something is to teach it. When I teach Kabbalah to others in a gentle, compassionate way, that only covers the parts that I know I have learned for sure, I strengthen my own learning and build trust in myself that I am learning this wisdom in earnest. It seems to affect people positively, but David is right, we should be careful how and to whom we share, as some may not be ready yet to learn Kabbalah in earnest, and a negative first learning experience could put them off investigating it further for themselves. Instead of preaching, it’s better to lead by example. There is no coercion in spirituality.

[Elena]

If I manage to spread the wisdom of Kabbalah I find others with a point in the heart and through that connection I get one step closer to my correction by modeling the bestowal quality.

[David the Bruce]

So it’s a little confusing because I’ve had instructors tell me that if I share with another and they aren’t ready to hear it, I could harm them.  So, I must be careful about how and to whom I share.  When I’m in a group of religious people, I will often share the truth that I have learned from kabbalah without calling to kabbalah..I just give them the perspective that I have gained…As far as I know, they’ve never heard it before.   I feel like that is my way of, perhaps, awakening their point in the heart.   Then, if they ever asked me specifically, I’ll know it has probably awakened, and I’ll feel better about sharing it with them.

[Deborah Joplin]

Our work with the Light that Reforms brings us through the Reshimot in our Spiritual Root. It gives us the opportunity to view our own egos and see it for what it is — the opposite of Bestowal — the character of the Creator. By continuing to study, learn, and practice we draw the Light that reveals and reforms to ourselves.  We choose to make corrections, accepting the Light and rejecting the destructiveness and filthiness of self-love. By this we can love the friends, connect with them in the workshop, fill the space between us with the Creator that makes us one. This process strengthens the influence of the Reforming Light. We have to correct the connection between us in order to reveal the Creator.

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