Chassidic Coal Miners

The Previous Rebbe gives a parable for what it means to be a Chabad chasid:

A miner digs deep into the ground for coal, which provides warmth and light. Where and how to dig, however, is decided by an expert manager, who has not only the success of the endeavor in mind, but also the welfare of the miner. But even the most expert manager cannot breathe for the miner – the miner himself must always be connected to an air supply.

The Baal Shem Tov explains that every Jew is “a land of delight” with vast treasures hidden within. It is the chasid’s job to dig and reveal those treasures – both within himself and others.