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In the introduction to the wisdom of Kabbalah, it’s mentioned that we work towards attaining “vessels of bestowal” through the influence of the surrounding light.
However, the term “vessel” typically implies something used for receiving. How, then, can a “vessel” be associated with bestowing rather than receiving? How does a vessel function to bestow?
Is the answer in the aim of the pleasure? Whether it is directed inwards or outwards?
In the last grad class, Mike mentioned the term a “Revealed Kabbalist”. I looked through the Library and found no mention of this term. From what he said, it sounded like there have been a few “revealed Kabbalist” but they are rare. Do you know if we have any sources that discuss more about that terminology?
All creations, except for men, lack egoism; therefore, they have no tools for climbing. As a result, they remain in their preliminary states.
Precisely for that reason all creations, except for men are regarded as “still.” Even angels, which are forces operated by The Creator through which He governs creation, are not independent forces with their own desires, but are simply forces that carry out His Will. It is mankind’s egoistic desire that enables us to reach the degree of the creator by changing the form (intent) of the will to receive.
The soul is a part of The Creator within each of us. Once we are wrapped in the egoistic shell, we can no longer feel spirituality, much less The Creator, because our every sense is immersed and egoism, the opposite attribute of spirituality. Replacing egoism with altruism is like taking off our egoistic “coats” and beginning to feel the entire Creation until nothing separates us from The Creator.
Our purpose is to extinguish the egoistic obstacle that stands between our souls and the creator. Of all Holy Scriptures, the Kabbalah is the most efficient in entertaining that goal. It is the study with the most powerful spiritual light that shines during the study.
The Path of Kabbalah, Page 336
Gives me hope and comfort that I will be able to draw close to The Creator. Like going home. I have an intense longing, like an anxiety, to be with The Creator and this gives me peace in that area of my heart.
I really appreciated the teaching point in the ‘Sunday Meeting with Friends’ session from 24-03-2024. It was highlighted that Kabbalah was historically concealed because, in earlier times, the lack of distractions meant that masses would have naturally gravitated towards spirituality. Now, in the 21st century, with numerous distractions, those who seek out Kabbalah are driven by a genuine desire, or a ‘point in the heart,’ for spiritual growth.
Gianni, that is kind of discouraging and seemingly not constructive. This comes from a place of sincere love for this path. The lines on the earth represent gravity, as in our ego, the force that is constantly pulling us downward. And the world that we are taught to correct that exists inside of us, not outside.
I pasted a below an excerpt from Michael Laitman, who recommends we work with the texts, summarize them, translate them, and implement them in a group…
The Rav points towards The Creator.
