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I’ve heard that the Creator hears all our prayers, even those that don’t come from the depths of our hearts. But what does it mean that He “hears” those prayers?
We have this selfish trait of egoism from which those prayers arise, and according to these teachings, we never fully rise above that quality. While it’s “possible”, it feels like a paradoxical distant goal. What should we do or feel in the meantime? Do we keep approaching the Creator with our brokenness, even when it seems pointless?
Often, it feels like He doesn’t hear those prayers. When we say that He hears every prayer and answers it instantly, even though we can’t perceive it, it feels like motivated reasoning. I understand we shouldn’t try to justify the Creator, but it still feels very far off.
The Creator seems so absolutely concealed in this world. It feels like this path is a fool’s errand—trying to reveal something that won’t be revealed. It’s one thing to say “there is none else besides Him” and “He is the good that does good,” but it’s another thing to know that, and yet another to feel it.
My question is, how do we regard our prayers to the Creator in our lowly state, far from Lo Lishma and even farther from Lishma?
Are there any excerpts or articles that can uplift those of us who feel like we are in “exile”?
Shamati #1 mentions, “rather, he should regret the exile of the Shechina (Divinity), meaning that he is causing the sorrow of Divinity.” I am sorry for causing the sorrow of Divinity and for not being able to feel the greatness of the Creator, but the Creator put me in this state, and I am demanding answers from the attained sages. I need one of them to reach down and give a hand.
Is Rav encouraging us to start practicing tefillin? This is new to me. What is the spiritual root or Kabbalistic perspective of tefillin?
In addition to our corporeal names, such as Salvatore or Todd, do we also have a unique spiritual name? Does our soul possess a unique name, or are we nameless or akin to Adam in the spiritual realm? Alternatively, could we be like a 600,000-sided die, a single entity with numerous unique facets?
Good day Sir!
I saw a post from Dr. Laitman today which stated that everything in reality consists of 613 desires. I have also heard that everything consists of 10 sefirot, the basic building block of reality. In the Operating System of reality, how do those two elements interact? If I was to form a diagrammatic structure in my mind, what would that look like?
I am trying to discern what might be the recognition of the evil inclination and how to navigate the next steps, I find myself increasingly noticing egoistic qualities in the people around me. This heightened awareness is unsettling, and I realize I am seeing these negative traits more than I have before. I have read that other people can act as mirrors, reflecting the qualities I need to address within myself.
In my journey, I am part of two groups: the public and my spiritual society. Within my ten, I see my brothers actively trying to put aside their egoism for the goal. However, in my public life, I struggle with how to interact with and love my friends and family, who are not on the pathway of Kabbalah and are not consciously addressing their egos.
I understand that focusing on the work within my 10 is essential, but what should I do about my public life? I have heard from our sources that we should not mix our desires with outsiders specifically for this reason. However, I deeply love my friends and family, and it is hard not to be affected by them.
Is this increased recognition of egoism in others a normal part of the initial pathway to spiritual attainment? How should I manage these observations and maintain my spiritual focus without being knocked off my path by those close to me who are not engaged in this wisdom?
