[Al]

Now I see the logic behind it. Thanks for the thorough explanation.

[Al]

It makes perfect sense to me, that it is the choice of environment that gives me the biggest leverage for the smallest amount of willpower. It’s where my free choice can make the biggest difference. How I understand what Tony says in the video, though, is that there is no free will at all, except in the choice of environment. If that’s how it is, I can’t make sense of where that free will comes from. I mean, why do I choose one environment over the other? Because of the conditions in my previous environment. Looking at it that way, it’s an endless chain of cause and effect.

So it’s not about free will vs. no free will, but about effective vs ineffective use of will? That way, it would make sense to me.

Thank you for your quick response!

[Al]

Last week’s topic was “none else beside Him”. This week we learn that there is some little point of free choice we have. If every one of our perceptions and thoughts comes from above, from the creator, how is free will possible at all. It’s a paradox to me.

[Al]

I understand that there’s a thousand things I believe, but not a single thing I actually know.

[Al]

How do I properly use intention? I don’t think I understand the concept entirely.

For example: I’m asking this question because I feel a lack of understanding. That’s pure will to receive, I want to fulfill that desire by understanding. As this question relates to the wisdom of Kabbalah, my ultimate goal is to reach adhesion to the creator, so is that considered right intention? Even though the primary thing making me ask this question is egoistic desire, and the end goal is, right now, only a hind thought to me?

Further, if I take a moment to calm my thoughts, make a break in the stream of thoughts constantly running through my mind mechanically, and then, in a mindful manner, declare this whole moment of me writing this as an act aimed to correct my desire. is that what intention means?

In short: do I just choose the right environment and let my intention subconsciously align properly? Or should I try to monitor my thoughts in an active manner as often as possible and then judge them according to what I perceive as being completely egoistic vs. at least aiming towards altruism.

Thank you.

[Al]

I still haven’t found out where precisely I should direct my intention, but I’m feeling something. I think I at least go the general direction right.

[Author]

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