Mystical Concepts

Compassion for the Plight of the Soul

When one meditates on the idea of the soul's descent into a body, this should arouse our sense of compassion for its plight. This then can activate our feelings of love of G-d described by the kabbalists as "kissing" and "hugging."

Based on Ch. 45 of Tanya.

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