Expanded consciousness
Chassidus has a concept of mochin d'gadlus [expanded consciousness] and a concept of mochin d'katnus [constricted consciousness].
When a person is in mochin d'gadlus he is happy, thinking clearly, and is receptive to see things within their larger context.
When a person is in mochin d'katnus he is lethargic, his mind is distracted, and he can not see past the circumstances that he currently finds himself.
It is a constant struggle for one to remain in a state of mochin d'gadlus.
It is a struggle to keep a smile on your face day in and day out.
It is a struggle.
A struggle against oneself.
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Who is strong? He who conquers his evil inclination. (Pirkei Avos)
1 Comments:
Thank you for your comment. I realize that there is more to this concept, however in this post I was just explaining it in a limited personal way.
How do you explain it? I would be very interested to hear your view.
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