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G-D'S CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Here
are some examples of Divine traits to emulate, depicting G-d's creative
expression;
a. The Divine Artist
b. The Creator
Making room for others
c. The
Creator Bridging us to Him
d. The Creator
bringing everything to perfection [this week's choice]
e. The Creator
creating something from nothing and something from something
THE 'CREATOR
BRINGING EVERYTHING TO PERFECTION' EMULATIONS AND EXERCISES
1.
KNOW that the Creator hid a part of His Infinite Being, in order
to
make room for the existence of His Creation-----whose exclusive purpose
is to re-Infinitize and re-Divinize the Divine hiddenness
EMULATE
this trait by constantly seeking to get your self OUT OF THE WAY,
and
bring the Divine Prescence IN THE WAY [thereby re-infinitizing and
re-Divinzing the Place of His hiding]......One way to do this, is by
searching for any and every opportunty in your life, that you are
capable of letting go [partially or completely] of the
controls---------by allowing G-d to take over the controls------all the
worrying needed, the efforts and strategizing needed as well as letting
Hashem be the One who determines how things will turn out----Be happy
with whatever the outcome may be.
Another
way of bringing Hashem INTO THE WAY---is to reframe those of
your motivations that are selfishly motivated to being
altruistically
motivated---to do it all for Hashem----or----to do it all in order to
cling to Hashem----or---- to do it all in a way that Hashem would
approve of....
2.
KNOW that the Creator is a Master Artist, whose artistic
creations
are either perfect now just as they are, or are designed to
ultimately
reach perfection.
EMULATE
this trait by infusing all f your creative artistic work with
perfection or the potential to become perfect......Do this by
foreseeing a projected future state that is as ideal and perfect
as it
can be.....Foresee the process needed to reach this perfected
state.....Now apply and integrate this ideal perfected state into
whatever it is that you are presently creating--------------
If
it is a story or a movie script that you are working on, show how
all
that is imperfect comes out perfect in the end......If it is a song or
a painting that you are occupied with, express, somehow, how the chaos
and imperfection of a certain aspect of life resolves itself
perfectly.........If it is a certain aspect of your life that you are
seeking to improve, co-create that aspect of your life to become
resolved and perfected ,by intending that ideal projected situation
with great clarity, and ask G-d to make it happen [if it finds favour
in His Eyes]....
3.
KNOW that the Creator, in the process of bringing His Creation to
a
perfected state, is constantly transforming that which is incomplete
and imperfect to become complete and perfect
EMULATE
this trait by seeking to reveal and actualize the Divine Will and
Wisdom that is intrinsic to all aspects of reality.......Do this by
asking what does Hashem want out of any particuar object or situation
that you encounter......For example, when encountering an amazing
person, or some amazing technological advance, ask yourself,
'What
role does this amazing person or technology play in Hashem's ultimate
Creation purpose and plan?'----ie...in the perfection process of the
world.............When you discover a meaningful answer or
direction-----then do all that you can do to help direct or enpower
this person or design towards it's ultimate Divine purpose......Do the
same thing for the personal challenges that you face in
life....ie...seek out how you can utilize these challenges towards the
betterment of yourself and all of mankind........Do the same for any
piece of wisdom that you come across
4. G-D'S WAY OF
RELATING TO US
Here are some
examples of Divine traits to emulate depicting G-d's way of relating to
us
a. He is righteous
and loves righteousness
b. He seeks those
who are pursued
c. He confers glory
to the humble ones
d. He's high, yet
sees the lowly
e. Wherever you
find G-d's greatness, there you will find his humbleness
f. He loves the
stranger or convert
g. He's the shepherd
h. He raises up and
lowers down
j. He's a G-d of
justice and truth
k. He relates to us
measure for measure[ mirroring us]
l. He's close to
those who seek Him
m. He first brings
the cure before inflicting the sickness
THE 'G-D CHAMPIONS
THE UNDERDOGS CAUSE' MEDITATIONS AND EXERCISES
1. KNOW that G-d is
the epitome of benevolence---a benevolence that is loving and
compassionate and long-suffering....From this stance, He sees below the
surface, into people's hearts, enabling them to be their
best ,
especially those most in need of this benevolent guidance.
EMULATE this trait
by opening up your heart to see and to relate to all people with love
compassion and benevolence.....especially direct your love and
compassion to those who are most in need of it .....Become a person
who enpowers others to bring out their best, solely by virtue of
your
seeing them in their absolute best light.....When relating to others,
see their welfare as being at least as important as your own, if not
moreso....Do what you can do to guide them to be and do their
best.....The more that you relate to others in this way, the more that
you will find that they will reflect it all back to you.
2. KNOW that G-d is
the source of truth and justice, and therefore , constantly seeks to
redeem those who are prevented from deriving the benefits of truth
and
justice, despite the fact that they deserve and seek out these ideals.
EMULATE these
Divine traits of truth and justice, by constantly seeking
to become as
just and truthful of a person as you can be....See to it that others
also benefit from truth and justice---especially those who seem to be
victims of unjustice and falseness.......
First, focus on
yourself -----See to it that you are a person of your word---what
you
say you will do---you do.....Also, see to it that you never take
advantage of others ....When you are in a conflict with someone--first
see if you're the one in the wrong....Give others the benefit of
the
doubt....
Then,
focus on
others--------Regarding the victims of lies and unfair treatment,
emulate Hashem's traits of truth and justice, by seeking out the
welfare of these unfortunate victims.......When you are capable, step
in and defend them from whatever travesty that they are suffering
through.-----Sometimes this may involve directly going after the
one[s] who are
misusing or abusing them.......
Other times, this
may involve you taking a more indirect stance, by seeking to
prevent
and change the root cause of the unfairness in the community or
interpersonal dynamic....
3. KNOW that
G-d
is the healer of mankind and of all created beings. Sometimes,
His
healing is effected merely by virtue of His blessed
prescence. The
healing is enjoyed by everyone at all times, but especially is felt by
those who are in great need, and actually seek help from the Divine
Healer.
EMULATE this trait
by constantly seeking to become a conduit or channel for G-d's Divine
healing.....Try to help heal others , even when they don't ask for it,
or even when they do not recognize that they are in need of it
......... Try to become a beacon of blessing and healing just by
virtue
of your prescence......Do this by constantly seeking to integrate
G-dliness in areas where G-dliness is not felt or found.........Be
especially sensitive to try to help heal those who are aware of their
suffering---and are desparate to find any type of healing that can
help
them------This is even more pertinent if they specifically seek out
your help.....
If you find that
you personally are not a person is so capable of channeling Divine
healing, you can nevertheless emulate this Divine Healing trait by
seeking out those people who are capable of healing those in need,
while you constantly lend your support and prayer.....
May we continue to
open up the wellsprings of this great Mitzvah of Emulating G-d's Ways,
by constantly learning what His ways are and how we can
best emulate
them
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