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Become a Kabbalist -- (or just think like one!)

WHY IT HELPS:
A central understanding in the Jewish mystical tradition, (Kabbalah) is that a "soul" can be sent back down to this world several times, to reside in different people, in different eras.

The common understanding is that our souls have been in this world before, although we have no way to know the details. G-d cycles souls through history to provide the maximum opportunity for a given soul's development, growth and perfection.

As an example, let's say there once was a person in some previous generation who was greedy, and did not try to overcome this trait. That person's soul would never gain the holy trait of lovingkindness -- a significant lacking.

So, that soul (or a part of it), may be born into some other person years later, who would be greedy by nature, but who would have the ability to overcome it with great effort -- the exact repair needed to rectify a past failing.

Since our soul's growth and development is the primary purpose of our existence, we can clearly understand the benefit -- the gift -- of G-d's methods.

DEEPER MEANINGS:
Does this matter in the here-and-now? Yes. It is hugely significant.

Your soul, (in whole or in part), has rolled through history and probably passed through historic periods more difficult that you are in right now, (referring to Jewish suffering under Greece, Rome, Spain, Germany.)

BUT ONE THING IS CLEAR: At this stage, G-d has entrusted YOU with it's care. Through your Jewish practice you enhance your spirituality and take your soul many levels higher than before.

Now you are the custodian of this precious Jewish soul that is so very precious to G-d.

You are able to raise your soul countless levels higher than before. G-d gave you the job. Or else He would have given your soul to someone else.

You are uniquely qualified. You are able and empowered to make a difference in the Jewish Future.

And, through life's challenges that G-d sends you, you learn the skills to hone, polish and refine your Jewish self -- your soul.

So, judge yourself favorably, even in the most heart-shaking situations. You were only put in those situations to get you to pray, and amplify your relationship with G-d.

You are able to handle everything G-d sends you. Not just as you did before, but each time with a more skillfull approach, that takes you closer and closer to your own perfection.

Now let's tie it all together: G-d thinks you're trustworthy to take part in the Jewish Future. If this is true for you, IT IS TRUE WITH EVERY OTHER JEW IN THE WORLD TODAY.

Judge them favorably too, and gain new insights into what Jewish unity can really be.