Talks about the Steps of the Ladder, Part 49

Does Thinking about the Creator Always Dispel Fear?

No, if a person does not link the fear to the Creator and recognize Him as its source, the fear persists. Only by scrutinizing that the fear originates from the Creator as a means of connection can the fear be resolved. This is discussed extensively in Baal HaSulam’s article that acts as a foundation for discussing these many states, “There Is None Else Besides Him” (Shamati, Article 1).
From a Talk on the Article “Why Is Shabbat Called Shin-Bat in the Work?” 5/27/2002

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