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Question: Scientists have come to the conclusion that the human immune system uses chaos theory for the efficient functioning of the body.
Chaos theory says that the cause of chaos is sensitivity to initial conditions and parameters, and any small change at the initial level eventually leads to large changes and dynamics in the entire system.
They give as an example the “butterfly effect”—a butterfly flapped its wings on one side of the world and a hurricane occurred on the other.
Scientists say that in the immune system such a “butterfly” turns out to be a certain protein that triggers the activation of individual genes and thereby changes the state of the cells.
The immune system, in order to respond to the behavior of this protein, which is also very sensitive and changes its behavior, acts differently each time. That is, not formally, but in, as it seems, a very chaotic order. That is, it is constantly updated, and various processes occur.
It does not stagnate; thus vulnerability does not accumulate, and it is able to repel various attacks.
Does society also move according to this chaos theory, in the dynamics of chaos? What is the correct way for a person in society and for society itself to move toward development, and not toward destruction, diseases, and so on?
Answer: First, we must understand that we study nature based on our own properties. And we ourselves are chaotic; there is absolute chaos in us, in the way we understand, know, and feel. That is, we do not know ourselves at all, and therefore we consider ourselves unpredictable and chaotic, and we consider the surrounding world to be the same.
But in reality, nothing random happens in it. Everything is built on strict, clear laws of nature, but we do not see them all together; we do not understand and do not see their interdependence.
There is nothing random in nature and there is no chaos. So if some butterfly somewhere flaps its wings, it means that it is absolutely certain that it should flap them. All this is strictly defined, established, and recorded in nature both billions of years ago and for billions of years ahead. Otherwise, nothing happens in nature.
Comment: The system is so complex, and it is updated every time.
My Response: This happens in front of our eyes because we do not see deeper processes! We do not see the system that governs all this!
Where is this entire computer, this entire huge program that manages all of nature? We do not see it.
Question: Once upon a time, the Indians who lived on the plateau over which airplanes flew simply did not see them. How can a person break through to this reality where something is happening?
Answer: One must focus their vision on something specific. They need to have a pre-existing concept in their mind, templates such as “airplane” or “ship.” Without these, they truly will not see it. We operate within a system that can very precisely identify something—or fail to—depending on whether it is encoded in our genes, attributes, or memory.
It is like a computer. Essentially, we are computers. For instance, a computer scans texts or images for specific features, and if those features are not in its database, it will not recognize them. Similarly, we have blind spots where we do not see that we lack the framework to perceive.
Comment: The scientist Mensky, who deals with quantum physics, says that between neurons in the brain, “rails” are laid down along which a person moves and cannot turn aside. It turns out that his whole life passes as if with blinders on his eyes. That is, he walks along one track and cannot turn away.
My Response: Naturally. We see this in ourselves and in those around us.
Question: At the same time, Mensky believes that at one moment there are an infinite number of alternatives to various situations. How can a person switch, to be in such dynamics every time? How can one stay in the dynamics of the system? And what will help him constantly switch?
Answer: No, that is not the right approach. Simply switching back and forth does not produce the desired effect.
One must understand that we are driven by the upper force, the unified force of nature, which is itself called “nature.” We can influence this unified force only by gathering in homogenous groups with a shared goal, collective efforts, and mutual support. Through such unified action, we can influence nature with our desires and trigger specific outcomes, positive ones, not harmful ones.
In this way, we can genuinely affect this vast supercomputer in which we exist. Even then, our actions will primarily accelerate our development toward the same goal, but along a kinder, smoother path.
If we align ourselves with each other and desire the same goal that nature has determined for our development, we can hasten our progress with collective effort. However, these efforts must be collaborative.
Question: In one of your Twitter posts you wrote that the upper system operates on us, and we recognize this influence as negative only due to our difference in properties. How can we perceive this positively, as a good influence, in all our actions?
Answer: To do so, we must understand nature’s goal, why it influences us, and how it does so. We must be prepared in advance to correctly accept these influences.
If I understand who is sending these influences, why they are sent, and where they are meant to lead me, then, in principle, I can remain in a comfortable state at all times and be ready to contribute more and more of my own effort to nature’s influence upon me.
Try to understand what nature expects of you and implement this in your life. Then you will see how quickly, smoothly, and positively you can move forward.
Question: How can a person recognize what nature requires from him?
Answer: Nature requires something that we do not like to hear: “Love thy neighbor as thyself.”
Comment: People ask: “Why do something good for the neighbor? It is easier to just remove them and destroy them, and then I do not have to do anything good for anyone.”
My Response: But by doing this, I am removing my own progress in life. That is, I do not move myself toward a better goal.
The ultimate goal of our development is for all of us to unite as one single whole, through our desires, thoughts, intentions, plans, everything. We collectively form one enormous interconnected system. However, in our current perceptions and understanding, this system appears fragmented. We feel distant from one another, unaligned, indifferent, unwilling to listen to or help each other.
Nature’s vision for our future is the opposite: for all of us to unite and connect all our desires and intentions into a single, mutual system of support.
If I strive toward this, even in small ways, I am already aligning myself with the goal that nature has set for me. As a result, I will not need harsh corrections or even painful nudges from nature to push me forward.
Question: So with my actions, do I cause the same reaction in another?
Answer: Yes, I show him that I am doing this because in this way I want the best for both myself and him.
Question: Can we reorient people with such an approach?
Answer: Try. Show others that by doing good for them, you increase goodness in the world and want the entire world to be this way.
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From KabTV’s “News with Dr. Michael Laitman” 6/20/19
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Question: You once said that a friend is an obstacle in me that appears to me as someone close to me. What does it mean?
Answer: I do not know in what context this was said at the time. I probably meant that all the people I see existing around me are actually pieces of my soul.
And when I achieve my final correction, and my perception of the world is corrected, I will discover that there is no one but me and the Creator. And everything that I feel today as inanimate, vegetative, animate, and human will turn out to be parts of my desire that represent a desire created by the Creator, a desire in which I will be completely similar to the Creator.
In the same way, you will reveal the entire universe within yourself as your integral part. And so will absolutely each of us without in any way preventing others from achieving the same feeling and revelation.
Perhaps this is what I meant when I said that my friend is my obstacle. In other words, until I discover him as my integral part, he is an obstacle to me because my still uncorrected state divides us into me and him.
Comment: But you were talking about my attitude, not toward any person, but specifically toward a friend. Let us say he may physically look a certain way, but it is my distortion that depicts him. That is how we perceive each other at the moment.
My Response: How is this so?! Am I interested in your hair, eyes, and everything else? What does that have to do with what is inside you? Am I worshiping idols?!
I strive to connect only with a person’s aspiration toward the Creator because it is his true, eternal, innermost desire that will not change and will only grow. And everything else in him will change. And in general, you should not relate to a friend based on some earthly information or passport data.
If I want to discover the true creation for myself, to enter the spiritual world, then I am dealing only with a person’s soul and in no way with his body. What difference does it make to me what kind of body he has, whether he has arms and legs, or not? I want to reach a state where it does not matter to me whether he is in his animalistic body or already beyond it.
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From KabTV’s “I Got A Call. The Whole Problem Is in Me,” 4/13/10
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Comment: It is still a mystery to me when you say: “The physical attributes of a friend are not important to me; what matters is their inner aspiration toward the Creator.”
My Response: What else is there in a person?! Everything else is animalistic!
In our animal nature, there is a special point in the heart, aspiration toward the Creator. This point is a fragment of a next, higher level. If I work with it and try to connect with it, I gather a group of these points on our physical level, a common desire.
When, by nullifying all our animal aspects, we aim to unite only the spiritual desires, we discover that we rise to the next level and reveal the next degree within this common desire.
And if we ignore our inner point and remain on the earthly level, then we are simply friends with material interests that organize our club and just live in this world. It is one or the other!
Why have we gathered together? To rise to the next level! Therefore, we need to discover our spiritual points and connect them to create a single spiritual vessel. In it, we will feel the next state, the next level, the upper world!
But if we focus on our animal characteristics such as physical attributes or character, we will remain at the level of our world and never transcend it.
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From KabTV’s “I Got A Call. The whole Problem is in Me,” 4/10/10
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Question: How should a person prepare themselves for reading The Book of Zohar? There were suggestions that one should prepare before going to sleep since what a person falls asleep with is what they wake up with in the morning. Is it acceptable to read just any Kabbalistic books before bed?
Answer: Yes, of course. However, it is preferable to read books that are thematically and stylistically closer to The Book of Zohar; otherwise, you might approach it with a slightly different focus.
The point is, you can read Kabbalistic articles related to philosophy, religion, our world, or our life. But what you need to read is the part of Kabbalah (this is a science with many sections) that specifically directs you toward the revelation of The Book of Zohar. That way, you can pass through it like a filter into that world.
Question: Can one, for example, read Shamati?
Answer: Shamati is also good, but I usually prefer to read a passage from The Zohar before going to sleep. It is The Zohar! And even though you read it without understanding anything, it tunes you correctly and elevates you to a certain level. With it, you fall asleep, wake up in the morning, and go to the lesson.
Before the lesson, I typically read, work on materials, or write, and only on the subject of the upcoming lesson. After all, I want to provide people with the most relevant material, and I need to prepare myself accordingly.
Question: So is it not necessary to read The Zohar? Is it enough to simply listen to it?
Answer: Yes, you can listen to it. The key is to be immersed in it. If our first lesson is The Zohar, this is especially important. But if it is something else, you should align yourself with that material. If it is Shamati, then we focus on articles from Shamati. If it is The Zohar, then The Zohar. If it is The Study of the Ten Sefirot, then The Study of the Ten Sefirot. It is essential to align oneself with a specific perspective on the universe as it varies.
Question: Generally, one should prepare for studying The Zohar throughout the day. Many people ask: “How do we do that?” Listening is not always an option for everyone at work. How can one remain connected to this thought?
Answer: Try whenever possible to listen or read in brief moments. Strive to see what connects you to this book, understanding that it is not systematic.
It is not The Study of the Ten Sefirot or a systematic, logically presented study. The Zohar is a very enigmatic book with a unique style. But the essence embedded in it provides a powerful light of correction. If a person respects this book and does not abandon it, they will literally begin to feel changes within a couple of weeks.
We see this within our group. Since we started studying The Book of Zohar, the group has become more inwardly focused.
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From KabTV’s “I Got A Call. Preparation for The Zohar,” 3/11/10
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Question: During the day, I find myself feeling anxious, dissatisfied, or angry.
How from this state can I develop the thought that this distances me from the Creator and that I need my ten? After all, I perceive everything as a normal state of egoism.
Answer: Write down such states for yourself, in a few words, but those that very close to your soul. And you will see what benefit it brings.
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From the 2nd part of the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 1/14/25, “Obtaining Contact with the Creator”
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Question: What can we do so everyone would have the same intention simultaneously during the day?
Answer: To stay constantly connected, in one desire, in one request throughout the day is a very difficult prerequisite, but if you are getting closer to that state, it is good.
Question: But if we want this with all our hearts—to have a strong ten, the lessons, and you, and to remain in constant connection—what are we missing?
Where is this transition to a permanent connection? What should we add to unification?
Answer: This depends on the right combination of your desires and direction toward the Creator.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 1/11/25, “Obtaining Contact with the Creator”
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What Can Be Taken from a Friend?
Nothing can be taken from a friend. We can only be externally inspired by the way they work or think. To be inspired by a friend, we need to observe them without their knowledge and learn from their actions. For example, we can observe how a friend constantly writes during a lesson, while we ourselves do not. We can then ponder why they write, and we might assume that they refer to their notes later at home. In seeking such examples, we should focus only on the positive aspects and overlook the negative ones.
Always judge the friend favorably, noting how much they study and strive. Observe various small details and derive benefit from them. This is called “judging a friend favorably”; it is seeing only the good in them because it is from their goodness that we draw benefit, fuel, and motivation.
Therefore, we are never obligated to act or refrain from acting. It is about every person’s personal correction. The Torah does not prohibit anything; it only offers advice for personal spiritual progress. All prohibitions and advice aim to improve the person. If we do not judge a friend favorably, we cannot harm them in any way, but we also cannot draw help or additional strength from them. In such a case, the loss is entirely our own.
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