When he has these thoughts, the donor shines a bright light on the heart of the recipient. Previously ,when their relationship was superficial, the poor person wondered if he was really appreciated by the donor. Now, however, that their relationship has become deeper, since the donor realizes and emphasizes his own need for a relationship with the poor person, the stature of the recipient is fully grown.
Now the recipient can move on to the next step. He can speak from the depths of his heart on the basis of a real relationship. He knows the donor wants him, is happy with him and needs him. He feels that the praises that he is hearing from the donor are not just to raise his spirits, but are coming because of the real relationship they have.
At this point in time the relationship really begins; their hearts are one. They are on an equal footing and they are speaking face-to-face. There is no longer any hierarchy as to who must speak first, because the total connection - inside and outside - is a very settled feeling. This is the connection made at the end of Shemoneh Esray in the Brocha of Sim Shalom, when a person feel completely connected to Hashem, which beings him to all that which good and precious. He is truly serving his Creator as he has a face-to-face relationship with Him. "With the light of your face you have given us, Hashem our God, a living Torah, loving kindness, righteousness, blessing, mercy, life and peace and all that is good."
Now the recipient can move on to the next step. He can speak from the depths of his heart on the basis of a real relationship. He knows the donor wants him, is happy with him and needs him. He feels that the praises that he is hearing from the donor are not just to raise his spirits, but are coming because of the real relationship they have.
At this point in time the relationship really begins; their hearts are one. They are on an equal footing and they are speaking face-to-face. There is no longer any hierarchy as to who must speak first, because the total connection - inside and outside - is a very settled feeling. This is the connection made at the end of Shemoneh Esray in the Brocha of Sim Shalom, when a person feel completely connected to Hashem, which beings him to all that which good and precious. He is truly serving his Creator as he has a face-to-face relationship with Him. "With the light of your face you have given us, Hashem our God, a living Torah, loving kindness, righteousness, blessing, mercy, life and peace and all that is good."
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