The Other's World

In your world, all that exists is the Infinite and you. In the world of your neighbor, all that exists is the Infinite and him. And his world is just as true as yours.

In the world of a cow, there’s just the Infinite and it. So with an insect, so with a plant, so even with a rock.

Every seat of consciousness constitutes a world. And each world is true.

Knowing this is also part of your world:

The knowledge that in the other person’s world you are an interface by which he connects to the Infinite.

And now you know how to enter his world.

Reshimot 44.

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Valerie USA July 29, 2013

everyone's world I love it!! We can honor all of G-d's creations! Thank you. Reply

Harriet Cooke Portland OR July 2, 2013

More than accessories I loved the beginning of this. However, the teachings lost me when it described us as being merely accessories for each other. I was sad that someone could feel so limited in their ability to connect to others and a part of "the One" to have written this.
When synchronicities in life come together it is a reminder that we are all part of something larger than our limited ego selves. Though we may have limited personal consciousness, we are all part of a unified consciousness that is continually creating, developing and evolving. In my relationship with others, I learn and I give and I receive and I create with the inspirations we receive with each other. Deeply embedded through all of it is a great Love that is working through all of it to reach me and touch me and inspire me and help me feel more connected to everything and in great love for the world in all the ways that love manifests itself.
The world of transpersonal psychology helps show how we are all interconnected. Reply

Abigal Ft Myers, FL June 29, 2013

Interpretation For some reason I do not feel this is what the Rebbe was trying to elucidate. Where, in his original writings or talks, does he list people as "accessories"? Reply

Miss Judith L Witten Brockton, Ma/USA February 16, 2011

True Rememberance When I was very young and into romance I only wanted to be larger than life For this other life I cared about...it was not until years upon years followed that I began to want to want t o face myself and engage myself more and see that I enjoyed ME then I would be with him also but I enjoyed my own company enormously-This had alot to do with my gradulal studying of Judaism...Actually learning to love myself-which is what I am talking about- gradually came about through my love of G-d and my ability to express it more and more in comments here on Chabad.org..Thank you so much for reading this Reply

Judith L Witten Brockton, Ma/USA January 30, 2011

Don't Knock me Block Off Let me just "comment" merely comment then get out of the way and let the better commentors get their words out there-here is what I wanted put out there as a comment from me about The Other's World:

First of all there seems to be a supported list - a spoken list here of do's and don'ts for the couple and what the woman has to understand about the man. Symbolic about the cow is the peace of mind to be had. And there is some hardship and the woman has to understand the man. This iis within a world....so it is going to go over like a lead balloon, as far as I'm concerned but here it is. The relationship between a man and a woman is never equal and the man always always leads for it to work out. Reply

margaret Mesa, Arizona, USA January 30, 2011

The Other's World It is amazing to come to this realization! This message is the confirmation from our Living G-d. For coming to the conclusion that I could never make anyone accept the message of the Word of the Living G-d, with the revelation I have received from Him. Each individual in this world lives its own reality. Like myself, it is up to them to seek the Scriptures and communicate with our Living G-d. Most of us try to find that revelation on others by looking at their behavior or better said "example." But we are only human beings, not perfectly "holy." As we seek His presence and love Him, the transformation start to take place IN US. Until then, we become an accesory, and an interface. All we can do is communicate what we have learnt. It is up to the listener to do his/her part in finding G-d and getting the revelation. May we all learn that it is all in His hands. And rest in His Abiding love and peace by trusting in His infinite compassion and working wonders! What an awesome G-d we have!! Reply

Syed January 30, 2011

Deeply Enlightening! This is deeply enlightening. Thanks for sharing, Sir! Reply

David M Redding, CT January 30, 2011

Accessories? Are we just tools, just accessories for one another? This in an interesting take on relationships. It rings true on the surface, but deeper down, this does not resonate with me. It makes us seem truly separate and disjointed. Can you please explain more? Reply

Michelle January 30, 2011

Thank YOU for an ALMIGHTY Blessing

G-d be with you and surround YOU all ways, with His love. AMEN

WOW! i thank G-d that 'WE' connected Reply

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