[Jerry]

I think the concept of not getting rid of the ego but changing it from an intention to receive for oneself into a will to receive in order to bestow is a fantastic and somewhat mind-bending concept for me and contrary to what I’ve been taught.

Also, the concept of prayer in Kabbalah makes absolute sense to me — we all want to change the bad things in our life, but maybe if we ask for the desire to see the good in the bad, we can learn and grow and maybe not be so afraid of life.

[Jerry]

Greetings to everyone! My name is Jerry and I’m currently residing in Ohio in the U.S.

[Jerry]

Thank you so much for your response. Truly appreciated! After having been involved in many different religions, knowing that Kabbalah is a science, not a faith, is a very different perspective for me to see things from — and it’s quite refreshing. I’m enjoying this journey immensely. Shalom!

[Jerry]

For me it was that The Torah was written in the language of branches, that there is so much more meaning to it than is known. This was something never taught to me!

I also loved the idea that even though we refer to Creator as “He/Him”, it’s not because Creator is a male, but rather that He is the giving force, we the receptive.

[Jerry]

My apologies if these questions aren’t cogent to this first lesson, but they’re on my mind and I will ask: Could it be considered that Yeshua (“Jesus”) was a Kabbalist and this is why he spoke in parables (akin to the language of branches)?

Also, I am understanding that the Torah was written in the language of branches — something I have long felt, never believing it to be completely historical/factual, but telling a deeper story. With this in mind, were the Christian Scriptures (New Testament) written in the same codified language? And if so, has Christianity been on a somewhat “wrong track” with its interpretation of said scriptures and belief in the historical/factual basis of them? (I understand you are not an expert on religions, nor do you wish to invalidate an entire faith! But the questions remain as, having been brought up a Christian, I’ve always felt the point of scripture was being missed and misrepresented).

Lastly, I truly appreciate your time answering questions. Thank you so very much for this gift.

[Jerry]

I expect to be shown a path through and in to light, to be able to see things as they are. My desire is to be able to begin to understand the “bigger picture”, the causes and effects, the roots and the branches to be more able to navigate life with a sense of peace and understanding.

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