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Last week, we left off and addressed the question on how the soul is satisfied by worldly delights being that it is completely spiritual. We concluded that it is nourished by the G-dly essence in each materialistic object which temporarily consoles it until it completes its mission in this world and returns ‘home’.
Yet, in order to ensure that we have free will, Hashem also placed holy sparks in those things that are forbidden and go against His will. In those instances where we c’v indulge in forbidden acts and behaviors, we supply our soul with the husks of these holy sparks. They are fundamentally impure being that they come from the other side (Sitra Achra), which causes the soul to forget about Hashem and increases the distance between them.
However, when we involve ourselves in the material world and use it to fulfill Hashem’s will, we provide our soul with holy nourishment enabling it to attach itself to Him. Therefore, we should not look to detach ourselves from the world around us but partake in physicality in order to benefit the soul.
With that being said, there is a subtle line that when crossed we run the risk of excessive involvement with materialism which may lead us to get caught up with the physical pleasure associated with it. This comes as a result of the sin of Adam HaRishon which caused forces of impurity to enter into every physical item as well. We may become distracted by the physical delight and thus damage Hashem’s light.
The way to ensure that this does not occur is to do everything with as much sanctity as possible. Moderate our activities and infuse them with as much spiritual intent as possible.
Today’s daily dose of emuna is dedicated to the refuah shleimah of Menachem ben Pesya amongst all of Klal Yisrael who are sick and suffering b’karov, b’rachamim, Amen!
