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By Tzvi Freeman
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How to Be Spiritual

X is an enlightened being. He spends his life in the wilderness far from humanity, focussing his mind on the higher realms.

Harriet Goldberg is a schoolteacher. She spends her life cultivating small minds, hoping to give them a sense of wonder for the world they live in.

Who is closer to G-d?

If the world came from G-d as light comes from the sun, spontaneously, but with no real interest, then X is closer.

If G-d created a world deliberately, because that is what He desires and cares for, then Harriet is closer.

You choose.

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By Tzvi Freeman
From the wisdom of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; words and condensation by Tzvi Freeman. To order Tzvi's book, "Bringing Heaven Down to Earth, click here. Rabbi Freeman is available for public speaking and workshops. Read more on his bio page.

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Posted: Sep 23, 2008
well i do not know which one would be closer to THE ALMIGHTY but i do know Harriet would be the one doing what HE commands of all of us. Which is? Ty you i really enjoy this site it really is a blessing , i'm learning. And the writings on here really make me think & ponder things:-)
Posted By valerie

Posted: June 28, 2008
How to be Spiritual
Yes Krockyrat from Florida; the operative word is "Contribution". We don´t know if X is contributing anything with his "enlightenment"

or if he is even loved by anyone since he goes away "far from humanity"
Posted By Rosina

Posted: June 28, 2008
The true path
is the more difficult one: to be spiritual in the midst of the public market place. That is where the challenge lies.

Anything else is too easy. Total spirituality is running away from our worldly duties.

And it's easy to say that all paths are the same, but in this case they are not.

And it's easy to claim that the path I prefer is the best, but the path I prefer is inferior. I am unable to go for the higher path, at least so far.

I wish I were less spiritual and more practical. Practical matters are so hard. It would be so easy if I could just sit and be spiritual.
Posted By Harry

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