Part 8: Discussion about Middos. Something that is infinite is hidden and can’t be expressed, something that is expressed can’t be infinite. Middos of Atzilus are infinite, in order to be expressed the middos combine together and dilute each other to make themselves functional in a dira b’tachtonin. 12 Geulei HaAlaxanim. Every existence has 3 dimensions. 1) ETZEM – its relationship to Hashem 2) KOACH – its own identity 3)LEVUSH – its relationship to things outside oneself. The three levushim are THOUGHT, SPEECH and ACTION. one job of the levush is to explore and evaluate with the mind. The mind is only a tool. Conscience comes from the neshama. Heart reacts to something that happened. Animals react to what they see. Humans can think and create emotions. There are two categories. CHAGAS (CHesed, Gevurah, Tiferes) are the motivation, but NEHI (Netzach,Hod, Yesod) are needed to carry out the action.
