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Hi Behzad,
Each stage of development a person undergoes brings one closer to the state, as you put it, of eternal love. This means one develops connections of bestowal with others and they are united in a single heart. We only ever draw closer to this state. We never go backwards in spirituality and nothing is ever lost.
Joseph
Hi Humehr,
I’m afraid I cannot answer your question. I have not seen any reference to this in the authentic Kabbalah source texts.
Joseph
Hi Hing,
When Kabbalists speak of Jerusalem they refer to an inner state of spiritual development and not of anything in this world. In general the many words we learn through our study never refer to external phenomena, but only to internal ones.
Jerusalem refers to the state of “absolute awe” before a higher power. “Awe” is a great desire to be like the one force of creation and to develop a single desire to comprehend the power of the Creator in our connection.
Michael Laitman describes the state of New Jerusalem as such:
“Our unity must create such a condition where the united power can manifest itself in us. Precisely because we are all so different, so distant from each other, so opposite, we must unite in such a way as to ultimately create a single field between us, which consists of all of us, all the opposite desires, aspirations, intentions, and thoughts. Then the higher power will manifest in us as one. This is what we should strive for.”
Joseph
Hi Kyler,
It has been brought to my attention that there is a KabU Retreat coming up in October. You can find the info here: retreat.kabbalah.info
If you would like to attend but have challenges that prevent you, you may write to this email: [email protected]
Joseph
Hi Kyler,
For the time being, all conventions are virtual, so you can participate according to your desire to do so. When upcoming conventions are planned, you will be informed by your course instructor.
Joseph
Hi SJE,
I would advise to keep your studies separate from your personal life. Mixing the two might continue to cause confusion. Beyond that each person must make a choice what they wish to strive for in this life. If you wish to grow your point in the heart, you have no choice but to strengthen your environment with the study, the teachers, and the group. Without that you won’t advance. I would advise to no longer talk about Kabbalah or your world view with your friends, they clearly do not want to hear it, and you mustn’t force these things. This will only hold you back and based on your words create separation between you and your friends. When you’re around them just behave like a regular person who doesn’t study Kabbalah.
Joseph
