1 June 2026 · A sentence from the teachings of Rav Kook
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The Tactic of Victory
„A person must look upon his flaws with equanimity, so that he will be full of courage of heart to repair them always. It is understood that this is after the hatred of evil is already firmly and beautifully established in his heart and soul.”From Kamayik 110
The way to repair ourselves requires a tactic. When we are crushed by our flaws, we have no real ability to overcome them. It is true that when we are unaware of the problematic nature of the evil, no tactic will help. Therefore we must understand what needs repair, and then simply confront it with equanimity. Not to invest in self-anger and self-blame, but to be focused on rooting out the evil. And just as this is true for the individual, it is true for all the systems of life.
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