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With regard to the only free choice we have which is the choice of environment, can our internal state such as emotions and thoughts be considered an environment as well?
It is known that we are influenced by the external environment, and this is a reason why immersing ourselves in the books, the group, the teacher, is vital to our continued development along the spiritual path. When a person goes out to work to make money he or she is influenced by this environment too but in an egoistic manner. What about when one is at home? She is not at work, she is by herself or with her family. Yes she can connect virtually to the kabbalistic environment, but the example i mean to illustrate to support the question is can we choose our internal environment, such as focusing on gratitude while i brush my teeth? I have learnt from past experiences and now days am much more grateful, and because, relative to my past, being grateful seems like an action i have learnt to do more often, it feels like a choice. And since just like the external environment can influence a person, their emotional state or quality of thoughts can also influence them.
I feel like I’m missing something here or have overlooked or forgotten some content from the lessons…. Please help me understand this distinction. Thank you for your time 🙂
When reading kabbalistic texts sometimes I feel the words talking directly to me and about me. How do I check if this is a trick of my ego?
Sometimes I experience great anxiety before asking questions and participating in lessons. This takes a lot of effort to overcome, and occasionally I feel paralysed. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this? Will this eventually change?
I’ve been experiencing friction with regard to my study for almost 4 weeks; I avoid study sessions and I feel restless and distracted.
However, when I change my purpose from “I am aiming to correct myself” to “I am aiming to help the friends correct themselves and reach the creator” somehow I feel a subtle shift: motivation floods my system and I feel responsible. Despite the contradiction that I am but a face among billions, somehow I feel that you are waiting for me. The motion is like a loving ache, and I think “how could I have procrastinated on such an important journey?!”
I ask nature to help me remember.
