A person who comes to study Kabbalah eventually begins to understand that we are talking about the process of changing the Kelim. This happens only if he advances along the spiritual path.

What he thinks, understands, and wants now, because his goal is to fill himself, tomorrow will be different. If he understands this, then he himself plays with his desire to receive so that it allows him to advance.

This is where it starts: they awaken in themselves a feeling of shame before the group. “How can I not show up for the lesson, act differently from the others? How can I feel proud in relation to the group if I have not done something for it?”

This is good—playing with yourself in such a way. As it is said: “Envy, lust, and the pursuit of honor remove a person from the world.” Meaning they elevate one from the current degree to a higher one. Without this, nothing will help.

And so it continues until instead of receiving pleasures in the vessels of envy, lust, and honor, people gradually begin to value the pleasures that come from their relationship with the Creator: “What is my attitude toward Him? How does He relate to me? I want to resemble Him in qualities, to be close to Him,” and so on. A person begins to gain self-respect in accordance with their respect for the Creator.
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From the 1^st part of the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 5/13/2025, Writings of Baal HaSulam “The Arvut (Mutual Guarantee)”

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