Samach Vav: uMikneh Rav, Part 8: The עובד אלקים
Thus far we have explored Mashalim for the various dimensions of Avodah of the Eved (Yaakov as opposed to Yisorel). We now continue with the essence of Avodah. Avodah Elokis is a service of subjugation of the body and natural soul to the Will of the Creator. It It is, in essence, the acceptance of a yoke. This acceptance, which is contrary to human nature, is energy intensive and perpetual.
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Dr. Yaakov Brawer is Professor Emeritus of the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University, and lectures on Neuroendocrinology and Chassidism. He is the author of two books on Chassidic philosophy, Something From Nothing and Eyes That See.
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