It grapples with the very essence of existence, of God's role in the universe, and our own place within it.
The core idea? Only His Will—the Will of the Emanator, the unified Eyn Sof (אֵין סוֹף), the Infinite One, blessed be His Name—truly exists.
Why? Because, ultimately, only God exists of necessity.
Think about that for a moment. It's a pretty radical statement. We are taught to believe in the oneness of God's existence—that God alone exists of necessity. And so, we must also believe in the oneness of His power and will.
His existence is necessary. It simply cannot be otherwise. He alone is the necessary cause, the source from which everything else derives. Everything! And in the same way, His will and power are also necessary. It, too, cannot be otherwise. His power alone holds sway, and all other wills—our wills, the wills of nations, the very "laws" of nature—exist only in accordance with this overarching Will.
The Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah puts it bluntly: no other will exists except through Him.
This isn't about being puppets, though. It's not about denying free will, but rather about understanding a deeper reality. It’s about recognizing the ultimate source of all being and all power. It’s a reminder that our own strivings, our own desires, are ultimately part of a larger tapestry woven by the Divine.
It’s a challenging concept, no doubt. But maybe, just maybe, recognizing this ultimate Will can bring a sense of peace. Perhaps accepting that our individual wills are part of something far greater can help us navigate the inevitable currents of life with a little more grace, a little more understanding. What do you think?