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Helping others on the spiritual path means supporting their desire to connect to the Light—their point in the heart. When I put their spiritual needs before my own ego-driven impulses, I become a channel for the Light that reforms. This giving intention aligns me with the very force that transforms us. In essence, the more I help others rise, the more I am lifted. Our advancement is bound together, because the Light flows through the connection between us—not through isolated effort.
Continuing my study of Kabbalah within a committed community of spiritually-minded students and teachers. Together, we create a vessel where the Light can dwell—through shared intention, support, and the desire to rise above ego.
Transitioning from a self-centered perception of reality to one grounded in altruism is a profound internal shift that touches identity, values, relationships, and worldview. At its core, it means moving from a lens where the self is the primary reference point—where experiences, goals, and even morality revolve around personal gain or comfort—toward one where the needs, wellbeing, and interconnectedness of others become equally or more important in how we live and make choices.
This transition typically involves several key shifts:
Awareness of Others as Fully Real: It begins with recognizing others as equally complex, deserving, and meaningful as oneself. In a self-centered frame, others are often seen as tools, obstacles, or background characters. Altruism involves perceiving them as full protagonists in their own right.
Empathy Over Ego: There’s a move from emotional reactivity rooted in self-preservation to an empathetic responsiveness—feeling with others, not just for them. This doesn’t mean suppressing one’s own needs, but rather expanding the emotional field to include others.
Responsibility and Stewardship: Rather than asking, “What do I get?” the question becomes, “What can I give?” This doesn’t imply martyrdom but a reorientation where contribution and service are intrinsic to meaning.
Humility and Perspective: The self is de-centered, not diminished. Altruism requires recognizing that one’s perspective is limited, that others have equally valid truths, and that life’s purpose might extend beyond individual achievement.
Relational Integrity: Relationships become less transactional and more about mutual growth, presence, and shared humanity. Even in disagreement, there’s room for grace.
Sustained Practice: Altruism isn’t just a belief—it’s cultivated. It shows up in choices: how one spends time, money, attention; how one listens; how one forgives; how one acts when no one is watching.Expanding Identity: Ultimately, the boundary of “me” softens. There’s a widening sense of self to include family, community, nature, or even humanity at large—not as extensions of ego, but as part of a deeper belonging.
One of the biggest things I’ve learned in this course is how dominant my ego still is, and how much I genuinely want to shift from egoistic desire to altruism. I used to think I could grow spiritually on my own, but now I understand that my responsibility isn’t just to myself—it’s to the whole world. By correcting my ego, I contribute to the collective correction. I also really connected with the idea that our reality is just a reflection of our inner state. That perspective pushes me to take more responsibility for my thoughts, desires, and especially my connection with others.
What I want from this course is to dig deeper – obtain the knowledge that I need to start climbing back up the 125 degrees to equivalence of form with the Creator.
One of the biggest things I’ve learned in this course is how dominant my ego still is, and how much I genuinely want to shift from egoistic desire to altruism. I used to think I could grow spiritually on my own, but now I understand that my responsibility isn’t just to myself—it’s to the whole world. By correcting my ego, I contribute to the collective correction. I also really connected with the idea that our reality is just a reflection of our inner state. That perspective pushes me to take more responsibility for my thoughts, desires, and especially my connection with others.
What inspired me most in this course was the repeated emphasis that true spiritual progress is not achieved in isolation, but through connection with others. The idea that each of us carries a unique spark that can only ignite when joined with others resonates deeply with me—it’s both humbling and empowering. It shifted my understanding of spirituality from something personal and internal to something collective, relational, and deeply rooted in shared intention.
My wish for all of us is that we continue to awaken to the beauty and necessity of our connection, and that we each feel supported in moments of doubt, darkness, or confusion.
My role is to correct the egoistic nature within myself and transform it into a desire to bestow, until I achieve equivalence of form with the Creator. In doing so, I fulfill my unique part in the collective soul of humanity. Because all souls are interconnected, each step I take toward correction helps elevate the whole. My inner work not only brings me closer to the Creator, but also subtly influences and supports others in their path toward the ultimate goal.
