How can we step out from under the influence of our ego and come under the influence of the upper light? We need to perform actions that attract the upper light, which lifts us above our egoism.

What does it mean to “lift us above our egoism,” considering we ourselves are the embodiment of egoism? The fact is, the upper light affects us and gradually separates us into two parts. One part begins to think about the meaning of existence and about how to rise above the futility of life.

These thoughts increasingly capture humanity, but primarily through suffering. To the extent that we reflect on this, we begin to search.

Ultimately, if our desires, even unconsciously, are increasingly shaped under the influence of the upper light, we discover the source, the wisdom of Kabbalah. Through it, we can begin to consciously work with the upper light.

We find a set of instructions that allow us, in a completely rational way, to attract the upper light, direct ourselves toward it and direct it toward us in a reciprocal manner: I turn to it, and it turns to me. This creates a two-way connection.

To enable this process, we are placed in a group. Baal HaSulam writes in his articles that every person is necessarily given this opportunity.
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From Preparation to the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 9/3/19

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