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?
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?
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?
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
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?
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?
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…
If We Could Experience People’s Suffering in Wars and Natural Disasters, Could We Make Better Choices in Our Future Paths?
Experiencing suffering from wars or natural disasters does not grant us the ultimate choice that we need to make: free choice. In such cases, we simply submit to the blows, which is no free choice. Nature is specifically interested in…
What Is the Purpose of Emotional Suffering?
For suffering to have a purpose, it must lead to a result. Otherwise, we will simply channel it into literature, music, or other creative expressions. Many great works of art are born from suffering, but beyond artistic expression, suffering forces…
Are We on the Way to Another World War?
Baal HaSulam, the greatest and most renowned Kabbalist of the 20th century, wrote about the possibility of a Third and even a Fourth World War. For instance, in his “Writings of the Last Generation,” he wrote: “There are two ways…
How Does a Person Make the Life That They Want?
Imagine being able to control the storyline of your own life, just like in a movie that adapts based on audience reactions. Many might find this idea fascinating, but only an extremely egoistic person would think about controlling the world…
Can Conflicts and Disagreements Actually Strengthen a Relationship or Are They Detrimental?
The formula for human progress is very simple: negative experiences push us toward positive transformation. If we feel something is truly obstructing us, then we make a shift toward something better. It is the law of negation: we move forward…
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