And in Jewish tradition, that feeling has a name, a purpose, a cosmic blueprint.

Let's dive into a passage from the Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, specifically Tikkunei Zohar 120. It’s a little cryptic at first glance, but stick with me.

It starts with the phrase "And I shall build." But what exactly is being built? The text tells us, "they are the good stones from which it is built." What stones? These aren’t literal rocks, but rather the righteous actions, the good deeds, the very essence of holiness that we contribute to the world. As it says in Genesis 30:3, "…and I shall be built, even I, from her – holy plantings." Think of it as each good deed, each act of kindness, planting a seed that helps build something truly sacred.

What is that something? Well, according to Isaiah 60:21, it's "...the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, to be glorified." It's about bringing glory to the Divine through our actions. We are, in a sense, co-creators, partners in the ongoing project of making the world a more holy place.

But it gets even more beautiful.

The Tikkunei Zohar continues, describing the future Temple, the Beit Hamikdash, which will be built not just from physical materials like silver and gold and precious stones, but "woven from every depiction of the work of creation." Imagine that for a moment. A Temple that embodies the entirety of creation, every color, every texture, every aspect of the universe.

And there's more! "Upon it will shine Jerusalem of high-high above, woven of all the various colours of light." Jerusalem, not just the earthly city, but a celestial ideal, a vision of perfect harmony and light, all shimmering above the Temple. It is all light!

So, what does this all mean for us? It's a powerful reminder that we are active participants in a divine project. Every act of goodness, every attempt to bring more light into the world, is a building block, a "good stone," in the construction of something magnificent. We are literally building a more sacred reality. We are contributing to a future Temple, a more perfect world.

And that's an incredibly inspiring thought, isn't it? It means that even the smallest act of kindness has cosmic significance. It means that we are all essential to the unfolding of creation. So, let's build wisely, let's build with love, and let's build with the intention of bringing more light into the world.