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400 and a bunch of zeros after it is what my brain is actually taking in, but I can only interpret about 2,000 pieces of that 400 something? That blew my mind. Like, where’s the door into that room with all that stuff, I want in…lol. No…maybe let me drink that in, a cup at a time. My primitive brain probably couldn’t take it all in at once.
I say that because I want to understand the source, where nothing else exists outside of that source. Believing that anything does is called ‘sin.’ Wow, big difference from all the indoctrination crammed down my throat during Catechism class, getting shamed because I didn’t have something memorized just right. It feels like a full paradigm shift. And the idea that pain and suffering are part of a correction to help steer us in the right direction. This helps me to understand and put into better perspectives those times I was ‘mad at God’ for letting so many horrible things happen.
I’d like to try to draw a parallel from my own experience that popped into my head while contemplating this question. I had and extraordinary bond with my grandmother when I was a very little girl. I loved her deeply and paid close attention to how she felt about me. When she gave me something, of course I was happy and thankful for it. But looking above the receiving pleasure, seeing the smile and love coming from my grandma meant more to me. I hope this is in line with what I’m learning here.
The words, “None Else” triggered in me the sensation or awareness that everything, the chair I’m sitting in physically to the tiniest element in my body, to all in space and in the seas and all that inhabit this planet and beyond… everything comes from one source. “None Else” encompasses ALL I can’t see in reality as well. This can overwhelm and excite me at the same time contemplating what other wonders I have yet to discover in reality.
Just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed your question. The reply you received helped my understanding also. Thank you for asking your question. Wishing you continued enlightenment on your journey to understand Kabbalah.
“There is None Else Besides Him.”
In it’s entirety, it’s everything. I imagine that the word “Him” is interchangeable with Her.
This is a kind of thinking and feeling that I’ve never done before. Well, at least not consciously Bringing this down to Earth, it encompasses our inner knowing of being a part of that whole. And the reason for this is due to the action of the Creator.
When you say “imagine the sensation” this makes me divide my mental more mechanical thought processes, and the sensation of sitting here and feeling a sense of that wholeness.
This is unlike anything I’ve learned before. I grasped a good basic understanding. (Although I will probably go back and review a few times. I have a problem with short term memory). Noting I learned went against my grain. It all felt true. I find it fascinating that in all my years, I’ve never stumbled across this before. But then, God is always on time.
What do I expect going forward? Simply to just keep learning… to go deeper, to continue my spiritual odyssey.
The other thing that is most rewarding is to be brought into this universal consciousness to help nurture a world wide real peace movement.
What most inspired me in the course?
Many things did but the one most prominent right now due to the wars going on is the awareness of why suffering happens here on Earth. I’ve gained a better understanding about the ‘why’ it happens and what I and others can do about it. The concept of rising above conflict to meet at a point where all agree is so heart warming, even genius. It makes so much sense to me. This concept helped me to understand suffering in my own life so I’ve found comfort where I use to feel loss.
What have I learned about myself in the process?
That after a lifetime of searching and learning I found something that finally makes sense. I have a lot to learn yet, but I’ve gained a sound basic understanding.
What do I wish for my fellow students in their spiritual development?
I use to get hung up on trying to remember every little detail like I was preparing for some kind of final test.
I wish for my fellow students to just relax, (those at the same stage as I am) pay attention! but relax and take in as much as you comfortably can. There’s plenty of time to keep on learning. Work on getting the basic concepts. Stop and reflect on the new points you learn and see how it sets with you. Don’t ignore any burning questions. Ask. If you don’t that question will fester and cloud your brain against anything new you try to take in. If you disagree with something, make note of it and keep on learning. Maybe something down the road will help you understand something better or maybe it’s something you need to ask questions about. Don’t keep yourself in a vacuumed learning space. You’re not alone. Ask your questions and share your personal joys of discovery. Others will benefit from your expressions too.
I wish all love and kind guidance along this learning path.
