19 August 2015 · A sentence from the teachings of Rav Kook

„Let a person know within himself: when the divine longings continuall…”

„Let a person know within himself: when the divine longings continually seize his heart, then his soul is being revealed within him. And this gift of redemption, let him know how to treasure and value it, to guard it with honor and affection, and to develop it, with strength, with wisdom, with morality, and with good sense.”From Shemonah Kevatzim, IV, 55

In this period of Elul, many of us feel longing. A very great desire to draw near to God, blessed be He, out of wholeheartedness.

This longing is the revelation of the soul, of inner and deep places within us, and one should listen to it and heed it.

Even if one does not usually do certain things throughout the year, this is the time. And if the things are done out of longing, there is nothing sweeter...

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