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The great kabbalist Baal HaSulam offers a powerful answer, deeply rooted in the wisdom of the Zohar. And it all starts with desire. You see, according to Baal HaSulam’s “Introducti...
He tells us, point blank, not to worry so much about creatures other than humans. Why? Because, according to him, humanity is the center of creation. Everything else, all the other...
It’s a question that’s plagued philosophers and theologians for centuries. But Jewish mystical tradition, specifically as illuminated by Baal HaSulam in his introduction to the Zoh...
It suggests that the path to balance isn't about gentle moderation from the start, but about radical, complete removal first. Sounds intense. Think of it like this: imagine a sculp...
It all boils down to this: we're born with a desire to receive. Think of a newborn baby – all they do is receive nourishment, comfort, love. That desire isn't inherently bad, it's ...
We often think of serving God, or doing good deeds, as something that needs to be completely pure, motivated by selfless love and devotion. But what if the path to that pure intent...
Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition, often talks about this very challenge. It’s the struggle to move beyond our inherent self-centeredness and connect with the Divine. And one...
Turns out, even those actions, even those seemingly empty gestures, might be doing more good than you think. Especially when it comes to our spiritual journey. to a fascinating ide...
It’s actually… real. In his "Introduction to Zohar," Baal HaSulam delves into the nature of spiritual growth, and how we’re all connected to something far grander than ourselves. H...
