Through this (an understanding that a relationship is based on talking to the other, not about the other) one can come to a true acceptance of the yoke of heaven. There is an acceptance of a yoke both in the slave/master relationship as well as in a marriage, but there is a vast difference between the two. For a slave his job is merely to submit to what he is told to do, and do it properly. He has no expectation of love from his master. In a marriage the key is fulfilling the desire of the other. Yes, there is an aspect of acceptance of a yoke and self-nullification, but that is all predicated upon a desire - that the other desires you. That is the basis of the relationship. So too in a persons's service of God, his heart is primarily focused on the unique relationship between himself and his Creator.
Through this approach to Yichud and connection a person can come to awe and regret. A self-reckoning which comes from a broken heart, and calm reflection that brings to true Teshuvah, as we will explain further. This is the light of Moshiach to live with the understanding that self-sacrifice and acceptance of responsibility come from experiencing the light and the desire of the "husband" - Hashem.
We will clearly see that Hisbodidus is that which empowers a person with clarity as to the existence of Hashem within the world, and there is no "second" to Him on earth. It is the solitary contemplation that purifies souls before the King. As Rebbe Nachman says: True nullification is when a person nullifies himself and is incorporated within the Unity of Hashem. This can only be accomplished through Hisbodidus. The sprouts of Hisbodidus create a real connection with Hashem, similar to the way reciting Shema twice daily brings a presence of Hashem into the entire day. "One who accustoms himself to practice Hisbodidus daily for a time will surely develop a real closeness with Hashem.""
Through this approach to Yichud and connection a person can come to awe and regret. A self-reckoning which comes from a broken heart, and calm reflection that brings to true Teshuvah, as we will explain further. This is the light of Moshiach to live with the understanding that self-sacrifice and acceptance of responsibility come from experiencing the light and the desire of the "husband" - Hashem.
We will clearly see that Hisbodidus is that which empowers a person with clarity as to the existence of Hashem within the world, and there is no "second" to Him on earth. It is the solitary contemplation that purifies souls before the King. As Rebbe Nachman says: True nullification is when a person nullifies himself and is incorporated within the Unity of Hashem. This can only be accomplished through Hisbodidus. The sprouts of Hisbodidus create a real connection with Hashem, similar to the way reciting Shema twice daily brings a presence of Hashem into the entire day. "One who accustoms himself to practice Hisbodidus daily for a time will surely develop a real closeness with Hashem.""
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