• Anonymous -2 years ago

  If I understand correctly...

  Atzmus, is infinite beyond definition. Therefore G-ds concealment is no less G-dly than G-ds revelation. Each point on the spectrum between revelation and concealment of Atzmus is equally accurate as a partial definition of infinity. It's our work to gain perspective as to where in the spectrum of revelation/concealment our experiences fall. To reveal G-d in the Ayin/darkness/concealment/absence equally as where G-d is gloriously revealed. This maamar is somewhat of a compass to guide us in gaining our bearings in relation to Atzmus. Whether we experienced the revelation of Atzmus or the concealment of Atzmus, perspective is key to integration.

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  Sarah Sacks -2 years ago

  2 questions

  1. In the third shiur on Basi L'Gani I believe you said that our world experiences its self to be autonomous with no Source because we are Sourced in Autzmus.  It is what distinguishes us from the other world's which come from Divine light, which has a Source, so they experience having a Source.  But how does that fit with what you taught in this shiur that everything is Autzmus?  (Complicated ideas, so maybe I got it wrong?)  If it's all Atzmus, why are we the only ones to feel autonomy? 

  2. In terms of Shabbos and connecting to the essence of HaSh-m - Autzmus  - with no amputations... If a person has a feeling or thought on Shabbos that is painful/dark and identities that thought as an inexpressible expression of Atzmus will that attach him to Menuchah?  

  Question on the question: You defined menuchah as serenity.  You are also suggesting that serenity only comes when we join the oneness/stillness of HaSh-m - i.e. be in complete acceptence of all that is right now.  But if we are in a personal place of pain and stay in that place, even if we acknowledge that it is an inexpressible expression of Atzmus, in my experience, the pain is still there.  That doesn't sound/feel like serenity. It sounds/feels more like surrender.   Does this avoda take practice?

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  • Anonymous -2 years ago

    I listened again and I got the answer to question number 1.  This world has the koach, the power and energy, of Ohr Ain Sof which gives us the feeling of autonomy.  The upper worlds only have Ohr Ain Sof which reveals Atzmus, but does not give them the power/energy of Atzmus, hence they do not feel autonomous. 

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  Chaim Schnitzer -2 years ago

  If we are always connected to god why is there so much suffering divorce and lack of sustenance

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  Sara Metzger -2 years ago

  Someone commented

  finish with serenity beautiful
  tranquility esctacy and rest comes on seventh day woww
  HaShem is serenity and tranquility and esctacy wow beautifully profound

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  Sara Metzger -2 years ago

  Someone commented...

  This is why children think that can do or be anything - infinity as we grow up we develop (thru chassidus) that our very limitations are expressions of infinity - not to be escaped from but to be transformed !

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