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I think I understand on a very elementary level, but would you please elaborate on how “The Creator works with the forces of Nature?”
How is spreading the wisdom of Kabbalah related to fulfilling my private correction in the general system?
I can only correct myself by connecting to others: I cannot achieve spiritual correction in isolation. My specific ego is tied directly to how I relate to the rest of the world. By actively sharing Kabbalah with others, I am practicing the ultimate act of bestowal and love.
The “Vessel” (Kli) and the Light: Kabbalah is a method for drawing down spiritual light (higher awareness/fulfillment). You can only act as a conduit for this light if you are connected to the general system. When you spread the wisdom, you are essentially building a bridge (a vessel) that allows the light to flow into the general system.
Healing the General System Heals me: Because all souls are connected, every person I help to awaken or elevate repairs a piece of the general soul. In doing so, I indirectly repair my own soul, as my spiritual existence is entirely dependent on the collective.
My desire is not just for knowledge but to allow the knowledge to change/penetrate my heart so that I will draw more of the Light that reforms. I do this by allowing that point in the heart to be receptive to the teachings and allow the Creator to facilitate that needed change/correction. By loving my friends/neighbors as myself the light that reforms is magnified.
By what means can we strengthen the influence of the reforming light?
We strengthen it by studying, also by connecting with our spiritual group and actively desiring the correction of our ego. We receive the love of our friends and we in turn give that love back (we receive so that we can then bestow).
According to the module 1.3 The Circle “Our intention draws the Light. The right intention helps us to receive the Light. We should also pray to the Creator “for the strength to adapt to the Creator and to be more like Him.”
Only prayer to the Creator and the response from Him will give us the strength to rid ourselves of ALL deficiency.
I learned from the Recommended Reading about the spiritual importance of the ego:
“There is no need to cancel the ego; we need only to correct or more accurately, change the way we use our desire to enjoy, moving from an egoistic approach to an altruistic one.”
Ego is our nature,
I have gained the correct perspective of the Workshop and how it helps to develop us spiritually:
“Transforming Consciousness (Refining the Vessel): Workshops help individuals understand that their personal “vessel”—thoughts, emotions, and reactions—determines how much spiritual Light or fulfillment they can receive. They offer practical tools to move from a state of “receiving for oneself” to “receiving for the sake of sharing,” which is believed to unlock lasting happiness.”
We connect with others by seeing them as friends and as we are admonished to love our neighbor (friends) as ourselves. We honor each other by putting aside the ego to achieve the love that the Creator desires us to have for each other. We view others as more important than ourselves.
“It is a spiritual, unselfish union that creates a shared vessel to reveal the Creator and transform the ego into a force of bestowal.”
“This goes beyond simple kindness to mean actively looking out for a friend’s needs, respecting their unique, different nature, and building a common soul together.”
Our desire should be to bring people closer to the Light of the Creator.
