4 August 2012 · A sentence from the teachings of Rav Kook

„...) *** A person must sense his material and spiritual needs and s…”

„...) *** A person must sense his material and spiritual needs and strive to be aware of himself. There are times when, in order to advance spiritually, we need to withdraw, to seclude ourselves, and to be alone. There are times when we need to study day and night. The Rav teaches a new idea: that there are times when, in order to reach spiritual attainments, we need to strengthen our bodily power. To exercise, to eat properly, to be whole physically. The Rav speaks of this at length in Orot HaTeshuvah, and, God willing,”

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