First off a disclaimer. I am not starting from the beginning of the Sefer. This morning I was learning a particular section and it was very meaningful to me, so I am choosing to start there and then revert to the beginning.
There are certain things that appear important and beautiful that are noticeable to the naked eye (e.g. intelligence, success, and physical beauty) which awaken jealousy in those who are lacking these attributes. However the connections that an intelligent person creates with his friends are not necessarily better and longer-lasting as a result of his intelligence. Frequently the opposite is true: the connections between simple people, those lacking his intelligence, are nicer and simpler and possessing an inner חן (beauty) that is lacking in the complex connections between an intelligent person and his friends.
Similarly, there are those who approach Hashem on the basis of their Mitzvah accomplishments or their Torah knowledge - these form the basis of the connection between themselves and their Creator. But those who understand know that it is not certain that this is a more proper and desired connection in Hashem's view. It is possible that one who approaches with simplicity and a sincere heart, even if he is lacking in Torah, Mitzvos, wisdom and knowledge, has an inner חן (beauty) that is the essence of יחוד (unifying) between a Creation and his Creator.
Occasionally, the friends of intelligent people find that the more intelligent people don't have much need for them. Whenever they come knocking at his door he is busy with his important things and they feel that he doesn't truly want to interact with them. On the contrary, a simpler person more often has his door open for his friends. His friends feel that he values them and he turns to them for help. All of this increases the strength of his interpersonal connections. Take this as a metaphor for how a person relates to Hashem.
There are certain things that appear important and beautiful that are noticeable to the naked eye (e.g. intelligence, success, and physical beauty) which awaken jealousy in those who are lacking these attributes. However the connections that an intelligent person creates with his friends are not necessarily better and longer-lasting as a result of his intelligence. Frequently the opposite is true: the connections between simple people, those lacking his intelligence, are nicer and simpler and possessing an inner חן (beauty) that is lacking in the complex connections between an intelligent person and his friends.
Similarly, there are those who approach Hashem on the basis of their Mitzvah accomplishments or their Torah knowledge - these form the basis of the connection between themselves and their Creator. But those who understand know that it is not certain that this is a more proper and desired connection in Hashem's view. It is possible that one who approaches with simplicity and a sincere heart, even if he is lacking in Torah, Mitzvos, wisdom and knowledge, has an inner חן (beauty) that is the essence of יחוד (unifying) between a Creation and his Creator.
Occasionally, the friends of intelligent people find that the more intelligent people don't have much need for them. Whenever they come knocking at his door he is busy with his important things and they feel that he doesn't truly want to interact with them. On the contrary, a simpler person more often has his door open for his friends. His friends feel that he values them and he turns to them for help. All of this increases the strength of his interpersonal connections. Take this as a metaphor for how a person relates to Hashem.
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