Theoretical Kabbalah and Jewish Wisdom
The accompanying wisdom excerpts are drawn primarily from the realm of theoretical Kabbalah and Jewish wisdom.
They appear in no particular sequence or order.
True Love
To love is to give—freely and selflessly. True love is not measured by what one receives, but by the willingness to offer, to support, and to place the well-being of another above one's own desires. In its purest form, love seeks no reward; it finds fulfillment in the act of giving itself.
Principles for Life
Do not gossip—do not discuss friends or family members with other friends or family members.
Do not blame others for negative events—especially acquaintances and everyday people.
Be humble. A humble person will not feel superior to others, will not look down on anyone, will be patient, will not insist on his honor, and will not be easily offended. He accepts every person with love and respect.
Be a forgiving person.
Be a happy person that others enjoy being around. People who constantly complain or talk about their problems rarely bring happiness to others—and are rarely happy themselves.
Be careful not to be drawn into pride. Any power, wisdom, wealth, or success a person has was given to them by God. When one lives with this understanding, they move away from pride and grow in humility.
Avoid honor and attention. A person who wants to acquire humility should run away from honor, not seek praise, and not be offended when he does not receive recognition.
A person who sets aside their ego becomes a vessel for receiving the truth. Ego blocks the ability to observe the truth.
Human relationships are like mirrors
"As water reflects a face to a face, so the heart of a person reflects the person to another."
(Mishlei / Proverbs 27:19)
Just as when you look into still water, your face is reflected back at you, so too the feelings and intentions in your heart are reflected in your interactions with others.People tend to respond emotionally to what they feel from you—if you show love, warmth, or sincerity, that is often mirrored back to you.
• Human relationships are like mirrors: what you give emotionally, you often receive.
• A genuine heart invites genuine connection.
• Our inner state influences the states of others.
Giving and Receiving
Receiving can be a form of giving, and giving can be a form of receiving.
When you give something to someone and they receive it with joy, you also receive—through the happiness their joy brings you.
Likewise, when you receive with joy, you give joy to the one who gave.
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More excerpts will be added over time.