Our broken souls are in the worlds of BYA (Beria, Yetzira, Assiya), and when we unite, we will ascend into the world of Atzilut, which means “at his house” (Etzlo). If we ascend there “from below upwards,” with our own forces, then we attain our final correction. In this way, we correct the breaking that took place in the world of Nekudim.

However, if we are unable to connect into one soul, then we are in another realm, as the Creator, Zeir Anpin of the world of Atzilut said, “I cannot be in one place with an arrogant man.” We are the “arrogant man” and are beneath the boundary of the world of Atzilut (Parsa), in the worlds of BYA which are “separated from holiness.”

But the worlds of BYA are also a spiritual level where a person feels separated and distant from the Creator. He has some understanding, knowledge, and sensation of his uncorrected, spiritual state. On the other hand, when a person just starts out on this path, he is even lower, not to mention those who simply live a regular life in this world and have not even started moving toward bestowal, meaning those who are in no way connected with the spiritual ladder yet.

Yet, to the extent we are able to attract the Light that reforms with our mutual work, it will enable us to connect with Malchut of the world of Atzilut, from below upwards. And if we make efforts in order to belong to Malchut, by that we bring her separate organs back and glue them back together.

Malchut of the world of Atzilut is just a point, while all the souls are below the Parsa. And if we ask and desire to belong to bestowal, to unity, to mutual guarantee and love for the neighbor, then we draw the Light of correction upon us and rise to Malchut of the world of Atzilut—the assembly of all the souls.

From there we begin to work to become similar to Zeir Anpin of the world of Atzilut, the Creator. And the unity of Zeir Anpin and Malchut raises us even higher, to the state of the final correction.
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From the 1st part of the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 8/21/11, Shamati

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In the News: (From ScienceDaily.com): “As the Greek economy maintains its slide towards default and the global climate continues to change for the worse, one organization [The Coalition of Financially Challenged Countries with Lots of Trees (CoFCCLoT)], writing in Biotropica, has come up with some novel answers to both problems. Reforest the country to offset historic deforestation and reintroduce long extinct animals such as lions, boosting the economy through eco-tourism.”

My Comment: Kabbalah suggests to divide all the necessary work in the country among people so that a person works at least four hours a day, but if his work is required by the society, then he works as much as necessary. Restoring ecological balance should receive special attention. The rest of the time should be dedicated to theoretical and practical studies of “mutual guarantee.”
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If we want to ensure that all the programs have long-term prospects, the criterion by which we have to check them is whether they view our society as a family. We should solve all problems only in this way. Thereby, we will come to the solution together. Otherwise, decisions will be made under the influence of force, various manipulations, and in the long run, they will turn out to be ineffective: Each will be somewhat flawed.

This sounds as something remote from politics and all those means which the government usually uses: force and money, but there is no escape because people have to perceive solutions precisely in this manner.

Social justice are nice words. But what is it in reality? That is why we should always observe this global, integral approach, without which no nation, no society, can implement any changes today.

Everyone should understand that there is no other approach to solving problems. We have entered a total and complete interconnection in our relationships, which requires the participation of everyone in discussions and decision-making. And all this has to happen in an atmosphere of mutual concession and assistance because the national “pie” which we share is not limitless. That is why we have to discuss this altogether, and everyone should understand that he will not receive a 100 percent of the desired and ought to concede.

And if the spirit of “mutual connection” will reign between us and there will be total agreement between all the citizens, they will realize that we can advance only in this way. This will make an atmosphere between people healthy, and decisions will be taken in the spirit of participation and love. As a result, this will change the overall atmosphere, and this form of decision-making will improve the relationships between all the conflicting parts of society.

Of course, this approach contains more than the establishment of good relationships. If everyone will sit down at the “round table,” and each, demanding maximum for himself, begins to understand the demands of others and is ready to sacrifice some of his, even justified requests, this way we will arrive at the general consensus among people, and they will start connecting.

Thereby all the parties and social strata will enter the integral network, having connected all the nation together. In this way, we will reveal the general integral force that will raise us to the next level of consciousness and existence.
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The mutual guarantee is when we all unite together in a way that everyone fulfills the desires of another. None of us can fulfill himself on his own—this is impossible in the spiritual world. I can only fulfill the desires of someone else, by 100%.

If I attain the world of Infinity, that means all the spiritual vessels (desires) are before me, and I fulfill them all with the Light of NaRaNHaY, which passes through me as an infinite Light that flows through me to others.

And I am left with the Light of Nefesh de Nefesh present in me at all times. The remaining Light passes through me and fulfills the external vessel that I have attached to myself. And this is what everyone does!

For me, the desires of another are “circular” (Igulim), meaning they are limitless. However, the form in which I fulfill them is a “straight line” (Kav Yashar), meaning this is the work with the screen. In this way I turn into an infinite “straight” desire if I fulfill the infinite “circular” desire of other people without any limitations on my end.

Personally I am limited in my ability to fulfill another, but I always perceive others as free of limitations. The limitation exists only in me—in how much I am capable of bestowing to them.
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From the 3rd part of the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 8/18/2011, Talmud Eser Sefirot

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Dear Friends, please ask questions about these passages from the great Kabbalists. The commentaries in brackets are mine.

Principles of Spiritual Work in the Group

The benefit of the society is that it can introduce a different atmosphere in which one can bestow.
– The Rabash, Rabash—the Social Writings, “Concerning the Importance of Friends”

It turns out that each and every one must be attentive and think how he can help his friend raise his spirit because regarding the mood, anyone can find a needy place in one’s friend, which he can fill.
– The Rabash, Rabash—the Social Writings, "They Helped Every One His Friends"
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Shamati #9 “What Are Three Things that Broaden One’s Mind in the Work”
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The Book of Zohar – Selected Chapter “VaYakhel (And Moses Assembled),” “Whoever Is of a Generous Heart, Let Him Bring It,” Item 25, Lesson 4
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Talmud Eser Sefirot Part 2, Chapter 2, “Ohr Pnimi,” Item 100, Lesson 13
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Preface to the Wisdom of Kabbalah, Item 72, Lesson 38
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Writings of Baal HaSulam “The Nation,” (Start with: “In that sense, we are like a pile of nuts…),” Lesson 5
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In the News: “The UK Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged a review of all government policies following last week’s riots in England to ensure they are bold enough to fix what he’s called a ‘broken society’…. He said that mending society was back at the top of his agenda and that his approach would be ‘no holds barred.’

“He said he would review all policies, speed up plans to improve parenting and education and turn around the lives of 120,000 ‘troubled’ families. To tackle a ‘moral collapse’ he pledged a war on gangs…. Speaking in his constituency he said he is determined to take on and defeat the long-standing social problems that he believes led to the violence. David Cameron believes that the results of reviews will help his government ‘mend broken society.’”

Comment: The broken society can only be “mended” by someone who understands the disease and how to cure it. It is impossible to achieve this by egoistic and forceful methods, or even by means of any infusions of cash. What is required is a wide public discussion of a rehabilitation and education plan for all members of society in the spirit of “mutual guarantee” with the participation of the media. (For details, see my “Lecture in Arosa.”)
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The end of correction, which Kabbalists describe in their writings, has to be realized in our world, in matter, in all our vilest, most “materialistic” relationships. This is the correction where “the darkness shines as Light” (Psalms 139:12) and “his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives” (Zechariah 14:4).

The animate part of me remains the same. My body does not start working for the sake of bestowal. Besides, it operates that way initially. The whole of nature, besides man, works for bestowal. We just don’t see that since we evaluate everything by our standards.

We think that animals only devour each other, but in reality, this is not true. We simply cannot attribute the intention to bestow to them because we do not feel or understand them. But in fact, nature rules over them directing them toward bestowal, and they obey its orders. However, the same cannot be said about man. He carries out the orders of his egoism, which is aimed at reception, and moreover, he mires nature by judging it according to his own faults.

When man corrects himself, he takes on the global form and sees the global picture. Simultaneously, we say that the inanimate, vegetative, and animate levels of nature become corrected as well, but what that means is that they become corrected in our new perception. Animals do not actually have to be corrected. It is you who will see that the wolf and sheep live in peace, just like today your eyes see that one eats the other.

In the article “The Creator’s Concealment and Revelation,” Baal HaSulam writes that you see wars and strife in the world because you are like that yourself.
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From the 5th part of the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 8/18/11, “The Nation”

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Question: There will be a Kabbalah Convention taking place in Toronto in a month, called, “WE are for the world.” Could you say whether it is important to participate in it physically or is it enough to connect virtually?

Answer: I think that for everyone living in North America that has the opportunity to attend the convention in Toronto, it makes sense to go there. This will be a big convention and it will be taking place at a very special time, when the world is changing very rapidly.

We should unite and be together as much as possible, and therefore, it would be good if the convention gathers as many people as possible. This will create a big force that will enable us to make changes both internally and externally.

I invite everyone to come, and I see one’s participation as an opportunity to receive additional force and make a leap in correction.

For example, yesterday, we had a wonderful lecture in the city of Netanya, and now we will travel to give lectures in a different place every week. I invite everyone to come, and to bring friends and relatives. This is a wonderful opportunity for a person to become a bit more connected with the general system, and it awakens and corrects his soul. It would be a pity to miss such opportunities.

To our students across the country: Once or twice a week, try to go to the places where demonstrations and protests are being held to distribute our materials and to talk to people. This is called practical Kabbalah.
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From the 5th part of the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 8/17/11, “The Nation”

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In the News (by Vladislav Bolov, head of Russia’s Ministry for Emergencies”): "Climatic changes observed over the last several decades on Russian territory have led to an increasing possibility of extreme phenomena that cause natural and technology-induced critical emergencies.

"The annual influx of such phenomena, considering statistical dispersion, amounts to approximately 6%, and this unsettling tendency is predicted to continue. Climatic conditions in Russia are changing quite significantly, and will keep doing so.

"Climatic changes are characterized by a substantially higher temperature during the cold seasons, increasing vaporization at decreasing precipitation, increasing drought frequency, and altered annual run-off."

My Comment: And most importantly, there aren’t any external, technological devices that can soften these blows. Only if people transform internally, no matter how strange and irrelevant to the external phenomena it may sound, will they be able to bring the climate and the entire system back into balance.

Moreover, this balance will occur relative to man, who is the central point and the regulator of this system.
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