Tanya: Chapter 19

The most striking idea emphasized in this chapter is the contrast between the nature of Hochmah and the Klipah. The nature (figuratively) of the Soul is to lose itself in HaShem's infinitude. The nature of the Klipah is to want its own individuality, always begging for anything it can get.

The startling thing to me is how far the Klipah strays from its goals. For example, the Neshamah, who wants nothing more than to cease to be within HaShem's all-encompassing light, lacks for nothing. Whereas the Klipah, who desires nothing more than independence is forever without, forever thirsting after something, anything.

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