One should be in the form of “willows of the brook,” tasteless and scentless (Baal HaSulam, Shamati, 85, “What Is the Fruit of a Citrus Tree, in the Work?“)

The willow of the brook represents a unique state in which a person, despite lacking great spiritual attainment, continues to move forward.

Question: How can one value spiritual numbness in the work? What should one cling to in such moments to elevate oneself toward true taste, to only for the sake of the Creator?

Answer: It is precisely in such a state that you can bring yourself closer to connection with the Creator because feelings do not deceive you; you feel nothing, you do not know what it should be like, and you cannot be misled. In this state, you can be closer to the Creator.

Question: Is it possible that work without taste or fragrance can be true pleasure?

Answer: This is already a high degree.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 10/21/24, “Sukkot”

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