Thus, one should try to have a desire, as this is the whole substance of creation. But the desire must be clarified, as it is natural that each animal feels what is harmful to it. Similarly, we must take note that the desire will be for something (Baal HaSulam, Shamati 154, “There Cannot Be an Empty Space in the World”).

A person must control himself so that his desires are always the highest, most important of those that arise in him. Therefore, we need to take care that there is no emptiness.

By emptiness, we mean that all desires should make us yearn for something as important as possible. In this regard, we weigh the person and make up our opinion about him.

Question: There are times when great desires for spirituality arise, then everything disappears, and an emptiness appears. Can I use impressions from the past at this moment, or should I nevertheless look for something new?

Answer: It is best to look for the new, which you feel at the moment, and from it turn to the Creator.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 1/22/24, Writings of Baal HaSulam “There Cannot Be an Empty Space in the World”

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