Preparation Prompt: What does transitioning from a self-centered perception of reality to one grounded in altruism entail?

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    Preparation Prompt: What does transitioning from a self-centered perception of reality to one grounded in altruism entail?

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      Marcelo
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      The transition is all in the “Intention”. There are many things we can’t change, but, what we can change is the intention in our “Will to receive”. If we pray to The Creator and put our faith in what He wants for us, with the addition of efforts on our side, we gradually start improving in us the balance between receiving for our own sake and receiving only to bestow.

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      Bonnie
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      It entails being proactive in denouncing every egoistic thought with an intention of keeping the mitzvot of loving your friend as yourself by putting their needs above yours.

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      Carina
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      When I tune into all my senses—especially that deeper, “sixth sense” of connection—I start to notice the different sides of myself, almost like the ten sefirot and partzufim coming alive in me. Each quality, from wisdom to kindness to discipline, plays a role as I catch my ego’s usual pull to think just of myself. Instead of shutting it down, I use my ego as a signal—reminding me to flip my intention from taking for myself to truly giving to others. Every moment becomes a chance to choose: do I act out of habit and self-interest, or do I stretch just a bit more toward real empathy and authentic giving? Step by step, this mix of senses, spiritual qualities, and my very human ego becomes the path to connection—transforming self-focus into genuine care for others.

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      Ruth
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      That’s a fascinating perspective on spiritual growth! The idea of aligning ourselves with a higher power through inner work is a powerful one. It reminds me a bit of striving for a perfect score in something simple, like the Dinosaur Game – constantly honing your reflexes and anticipating the next challenge to achieve a kind of flow state. Maybe that relentless pursuit of improvement, whether spiritual or playful, shares a common thread of dedication and focus. Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking idea.

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      Gorz
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      By illuminating our hearts and mind to achieve spiritual advancement that lead to have equivalence of the form with the creator.

    • #445078
      Vladimir
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      Becoming similar to the Creator by bestowing like Creator does.

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