For all that is deficient seeks fulfillment – a hungry person wants to eat. But when a person’s proper nature is impaired, he no longer seeks fulfillment, as in the case of sick people who are repulsed by food. Likewise Harsh Judgment is darkened by the accusations of the Other Side and does not seek to be sweetened. However, when Judgment is mitigated, it seeks to be sweetened. Then through the mystery of coupling Justice receives actual Kindnesses – i.e. Zeir Anpin’s Male Waters, as will be discussed below.
The Drive for Fulfillment in the Sefirot
Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah 130:14