Talks about the Steps of the Ladder, Part 60

Can There Be Progress Even in Darkness and Feelings of Distance?

Darkness, too, is progress, but on the left line. It is the same ascent, just from the left. When we feel as if we are in darkness, we cannot feel complete. Otherwise, we would not perceive the darkness. The feeling of darkness is necessary for progress. The intention behind descending into darkness and the actions taken there are what matter most.

Part 12 of The Study of the Ten Sefirot discusses the concept of nighttime and evening corrections by Kabbalists. We need to make several corrections, descend into darkness, work within it, and perform corrections even during sleep. It is not about escaping our soul to take on a new one. Rather, it is about preparing for the “next day” during the “night.”

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