https://www.jwire.com.au/fire-and-ice-your-weekly-message-from-rabbi-michoel-gourarie/ Australia, NZ and worldwide Jewish news that matters Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.jwire.com.au/fire-and-ice-your-weekly-message-from-rabbi-michoel-gourarie/#comment-6472 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:37:00 +0000 http://www.jwire.com.au/?p=14189#comment-6472 What I’m thinking:
The two things suggested to undertake breaking down of the ice in today’s society can place one who aspirers spiritual advancement in a very vulnerable position so I’ve seen many times.
a. chipping away at ones ego perporting to develop humilty.
b. acts of “kindness” and love (which is a decision) igniting fire which flame always burns, leaving the aspirant the choice to leave it hidden or burn openly.
Individuals need the wisdom of Solomon and much prayer to find a spiritual director worthy of the task in today’s world, regardless of their religious persuasion.
Fortunate indeed are those who have one.

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