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Since I was a young child, I have tended to be sensitive to what I perceive as the suffering of others, whether the “other” is a person or animal and sometimes even plants. (Conversely, I have also been pleasantly sensitive to the enjoyment of others. : )
People have tried to convince me that animals, in particular, do not suffer because they do not “know” anything different. This lesson mentions that ALL levels of physical life (animate, vegetative, animate, and human) suffer because we lack equivalence of form….or something to that effect.
My question: Is it accurate to say that animals (and perhaps all of physical forms) suffer when they are deprived of their natural inclinations? For example, hoards of animals are presently being deprived of their natural desires for fresh air, movement, rearing of their offspring all because of human intention to acquire food. Could you please relate the 613 Laws of Bestowal (outside forces) to the topic of what many people perceive as animal cruelty?
With much appreciation…
Dyrk
By increasing our desire to connect with it with the right intention, which is to receive it for purpose of giving pleasure to it. At least this is my understanding at the moment. : )
I just want to share that….
I found Jonathan’s particular questions and Seth’s subsequent answers with this post to very beneficial to my own understanding at this juncture.
Many smiles!
Dyrk
Thank you, Seth. Your descriptions help me form better concepts about aviut, masach, and tzimtzum and how they are referring to different aspects of the Kli’s development.
Best wishes…
Dyrk
I was tracking very well until the end where Tony says that Behina Dalet (aka Malchut) is Olam Ayn Sof.
I had previously understood the world of Ayn Sof as being Phase Zero, above the creation of the Kli. Was I mistaken in this and/or can you clarify?
After this lesson, I admit I’m a bit more confused than usual about the degree at which “this world,” becomes all that we sense and where the barrier is positioned separating us from sensing the spiritual worlds. Is it the First Restriction (Tzimtzum) or are there subsequent restrictions after that, going “downward” to the point of our corporeal sensations alone?
Lastly, what are the main differences–if this is something that can be explained–between “rejecting” the Light, as in Phase 2 (Behina Bet), “limiting” the Light in Phase 3 (Behina Gimmel), and “restricting” the light in Phase 4 (Behina Dalet)? Primarily, I want to understand if there are differences between what is “aviut,” “tzimtzum,” and “masach.” I hope I’m not getting ahead of myself
With much appreciation for your patience and guidance…
Dyrk
What do you wish for them?
I wish for my fellow students to ascend all the degrees and attain adhesion with our Creator, while in our present corporeal life forms.
How can we rebuild that collective soul and become a vessel for the light?
By focusing our conscious attention on receiving pleasure with the intention of giving pleasure to others, which is the same as giving pleasure to our Creator. We must be keen on recognizing the subtle nature of our ego, which can sneakily divert our ATtention away from our INtention. ; )
