In order to resemble the structure of the infinite vessel (desire), in which we exist as one soul in the world of Infinity, each of us must annul our ego, the egoistic “I,” through 125 degrees. As we descended from the world of Infinity, our “I” grew and grew until it reached this world, where each one became a tiny point. But as we begin to ascend back upward, our ego continues to grow until it becomes immense, and each time we must turn it into bestowal.

Therefore, the work against the evil inclination is ongoing, and it can only be done through mutual effort. Each rung of the ladder is a specific form of connection between the parts of the shattered soul that desire to unite despite their egoism.

It is impossible to advance without a yearning for mutual connection, in which each one invests the maximum of their capabilities and even more. Each must carry out their own inner calculation and do everything within their power.

Everything should be gathered together: their desire, effort, the importance they attribute to their state, to the environment, to the greatness of bestowal, and of the Creator. Along with the feeling of one’s lowliness and opposition to all of this, the sense of emptiness and, simultaneously, the expectation of fulfillment within the collective desire, if connection is attained.

This is the essence of the work: to unite all of this within oneself and, internally, without any words, to desire to pass it to another to strengthen him so that all of this would also take place in him, and he would feel that he must inspire others with the greatness of the goal.

On the other hand, we are friends, and I am not greater than others; on the contrary, I am smaller, and I want to receive support and help from them. For without the support of a friend, I cannot make even the tiniest step.

In these endless, ongoing clarifications, internal work, and analysis, a person discerns all the details of their connection with the group, above all rejection, separation, and disturbances that they receive. All actions must stem from the person themselves, from their yearning and inspiration, and of course, with the support of the group. But they must understand that all the disturbances come from above, from that perfect, infinite Kli that we are all destined to reach.

This infinite vessel is our goal, where the principle is realized: “Israel, the Torah, and the Creator are one.” This is how one should always picture their advancement.

Only if one constantly envisions this boundless, perfect state where Israel (one who aspires straight to the Creator), the Torah (the light that reforms), and the Creator merge into a single whole, then one is on the correct path.

The light that created the desire and fills it, also shattered this desire, and it is the light that corrects it. And from the person’s side, there is only one action: to request correction. In doing so, one expresses all of their ability, their entire act, their whole desire to delight the host, the Creator. After all, the ultimate goal is to bring contentment to the Creator, as it is said: “From the love of friends to the love of the Creator.”

Therefore, all the clarifications at every degree eventually merge into one conclusion: the person, the group, and the light that reforms all unite together in order to bring contentment to the Creator and to reach the same form as Malchut of the world of Infinity.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 7/20/11, Writings of Rabash “According to What Is Explained Concerning ‘Love Thy Friend as Thyself’”

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