It means that our egoistic nature separates us from the true reality, which is love, bestowal, and connection. Our egoism, the desire to enjoy for personal benefit alone, gives us a false sense of confidence, “false” because it actually isolates…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
Why Is It Said That “One Who Publicly Shames Another Has No Share in the World to Come”?
It is because by doing so the one doing the shaming breaks the most essential law of nature regarding positive human connection. When we make ourselves smaller than others, not wishing to rule over them but to serve them, then…
What Is the Meaning of King Solomon’s Words, “What Has Been Will Be. What Happened Will Happen. There Is Nothing New Under the Sun”?
It means that the human ego develops through cycles of correction, where the details shift, circumstances evolve, but the core remains unchanged. The final outcome of this developmental process is for egoism to transform into altruism, that we will rise…
What Does the Saying Mean That “To Fear Sin Is to Be Afraid of the Sin Itself, Not the Punishment”?
One should be afraid of an action called sin, not punishment for that action because otherwise you are afraid of being punished. Fear of punishment is egoistic fear, where we are afraid of ourselves being harmed. Spiritual fear, however, is…
The Spiritual Journey of Love – Friends, Humanity, Creation
Love of friends is the first true love I attain. It means I love each person in my small group with such intensity that my connection to them rises above anything I might think or feel toward anyone else in…
How Do We Know That There Was an Exodus from Egypt?
To understand what is truly going on in the story of the Exodus from Egypt, we must first free ourselves from the constraints of time and place. “Egypt” is a code name for a particular social state, a system of…
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The Passover Haggadah: Kabbalistic Insights on Key Parts
What should we focus on during the key parts of the Passover Haggadah? Here are a few insights from the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah. “Why is this night different from all other nights?” On this night, we feel free. Free…
What Is the Meaning of the Saying, “If I Am Not for Myself, Who Is for Me? If I Am Only for Myself, What Am I? If Not Now, When?”
These are words that call a person to action. They point to our need to take responsibility for our correction, i.e., for changing our egoistic human nature to its altruistic opposite. No one else can perform that correction for us.…
Why Does Love Tend to Turn into Hatred Over Time?
It is because our love in this world is based on our egoistic desire to enjoy at the expense of others. We thus wish to be fulfilled by the object of our so-called love, and what might be a pleasant…
What Are Some Ways to Restrict Children’s Access to Mobile Internet?
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates prohibited his children from owning smartphones until they reached the age of 14. He also established family rules, such as no phones at the dinner table and setting a “screen sunset” time to ensure proper sleep schedules. Gates…
What Impact Did William Shatner’s Space Flight Experience Have on His Perspective on Life and Mortality?
When William Shatner, who famously played Captain Kirk in Star Trek, flew into space at the age of 90, thought he would experience the ultimate catharsis, a revelation of the universe’s harmony. Instead, he was struck by overwhelming sadness upon witnessing the stark…
What Was Your Purpose in Being Born?
At first glance, it is unclear why we were even born in the first place. We see no true beginning or end. We perceive ourselves only on the animal level, i.e., our body is born, it suffers, enjoys a little,…