Dr. Michael Laitman To Change the World – Change Man

Can Shame Serve a Positive Purpose in Spiritual Growth?

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In the wisdom of Kabbalah, we learn that the Creator, the upper force of love and bestowal that created and sustains reality, specifically placed shame into the system of creation because it propels people toward correction. “Correction” means a shift

Will the Suicide Rate Increase in the Following Years?

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Suicide remains a significant global tragedy in 2025. Approximately 740,000 people die by suicide annually, equating to one death every 43 seconds worldwide. In the United States, suicide rates have continued to rise, with men dying at twice the rate of women

What Should One Be Proud Of?

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When we learn about the way nature works, how it is a single force of love and bestowal that creates and sustains all reality, and how our every desire, thought, characteristic, and quality is nature’s making, then we eventually realize

What Is Absolute Truth?

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Absolute truth is the recognition that everything in our world is relative except for two fundamental forces: the desire to receive and the desire to bestow. These two opposing forces define all of existence. The force of bestowal is the

Why Has the Suicide Rate Gone Up in the Past 45 Years So Much?

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The staggering number of suicides around the world is a direct consequence of the breakage of our human society. Human nature is the desire to enjoy. We all wish comfort, safety, and happiness for ourselves, but we instead face an

What Is the Root of Shame?

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According to the wisdom of Kabbalah, the root of shame is found in what is called the “Four Phases of Direct Light,” the initial blueprint of creation that exists at the very foundation of life. These four phases are four

What Is Truth? How Can We Define Truth?

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Truth and falsehood are among the most fundamental yet misunderstood aspects of human perception. Kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag (Baal HaSulam) writes that “no merit is more important than the quality of truth, and there is no such disgrace as the quality of falsehood.”

Why May Our Pursuit of Happiness Be Flawed?

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The pursuit of happiness, which is our society’s great obsession, often leads to the opposite result: disappointment. We judge everything by whether it makes us happy, our relationships, jobs, homes, bodies, and diets. If something fails to bring us happiness,

What Can Make a Suicidal Person Want to Live?

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In May 2019, a 16-year-old girl in Malaysia tragically took her own life after posting an Instagram poll asking her followers to choose between life or death. The poll question was “Really Important, Help Me Choose D/L,” where D stood for death

The Allegory of the Big Dog and the Puppy Chasing Its Tail

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A big dog saw a puppy chasing its tail and asked, “Why are you running in circles?” The puppy replied, “I have studied philosophy, solved the mysteries of the universe, and learned that the best thing for a dog is

What Are the Most Significant Challenges Humanity Will Face in the Next 50 Years?

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Scientists predict that in the coming 50 to 100 years, humanity will face major challenges, such as: Genetic modification: By 2050, advances in genetic engineering may allow people to enhance themselves and their children in ways previously only imagined in science

Can Happiness Be Measured? Why or Why Not?

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Scientific attempts to define happiness often rely on external indicators such as high average income, low unemployment, economic freedom, and an open labor market. Yet, despite these seemingly favorable conditions, true happiness remains elusive. Even generous social welfare benefits and