The first tactic is to accustom oneself not to receive anything for one’s pleasure, even the permitted and necessary things for the existence of one’s body, such as eating, drinking, sleeping, and other such necessities (Baal HaSulam, “Introduction to The Study of theTen Sefirot“).

Question: How does this exercise bring us closer to spirituality?

Answer: This exercise brings us to a state where we ask, turn to the Creator, and pray that He will illuminate us with a light that will calm our desire to receive so we will not feel any difference whether we receive more or less.

This is precisely what we must come to understand.
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From the 2^nd part of the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/7/25, Writings of Baal HaSulam “Introduction to The Study of the Ten Sefirot“

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