Mixing isn’t something that was ever done in the history of the path. That’s actually the natural way. We may want it to be different, thinking it could in some way be beneficial, but in reality it is just distracting and unnatural for the spiritual path. Women need to be surrounded only by women and men with only men. If it still seems there wouldn’t be any conflict there, just stay on the path a bit longer and it will become clear.
Yes, of course. This was particularly in Poland where the dissemination of anything that wasn’t strictly adherent to what was accepted by the religious leaders in the area was perceived basically as threatening. There were many tactics to undermine the efforts of BHS which eventually led to his expulsion but mainly escaped due to the coming war and he tried to get as many Jews out and explain to them the danger ahead, which of course was not accepted.
Exactly. You’ll need to pick one. We never suggest any kind of blending, this will always just lead to more confusion. Perhaps you’ll need more time considering what your goals are and what’s most important to you. If you do decide to commit to this path, we’ll always be here.
Sounds like you’re coming along terrifically. There is always room to “add more” but this is in relation to your connection to the environment. At the end of the course you’ll find yourself with others who also want to advance towards the goal and this will be all you need in addition to what you already mentioned–cleaving to the books, teacher and group. Continue what you’re doing and each day you will feel new discernments on your path.
If you’re following the path of Kabbalah and road our teachers paved for us to traverse gradually into wanting bestowal, then the opposite path would be that of imagining I do not need correction.