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Torah is rooted in and represents, not chochmah, but the atik itself - the level removed from any concept.
This is called sha-shu-im ha-atzmi-im.
Essence means, that the lowest level or truth, depends on the absolute truth. The same is true of oneg.
All mitzvot are rooted in essence, and essence came along with the torah.
Anochi (the level of Him that is beyond anything that can be referred to by a name) calls for return to Him.
This return is possible only because the essence is there. Anything lower than essence will not achieve this.
Negativity is a non-entity. Chesed is the primary sphirah – it is the unbridled expression of presence. So even though we are talking about atzmus which is beyond features, goodness is rooted in essence.
Everything in the world occupies space. There are 2 ways to relate to it, a) I exist and to persist in my existence I must grab a piece of space and must fight for my existence; or b) space is providing, welcoming and supporting all existence. It is open and available in abundance. This is a deep sense of security and reality.
atzmus/essence is not a disinterested resource – it is a supportive presence.
... וחיי עולם
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