The lowest kind of Avoda is linked to total self sacrifice. Page 143-4.

Likutei Sichos Vol 16 p 139 ff The Mesiras Nefesh attitude made the Rebbe consistent throughout all the changes in his life. His passions were: 1) Rabbanim and practical Halacha, 2) Helping people do Mitzvos practically, 3) Children [the lowest aspects in Yiddishkeit became his domain because that is what the hour called for]. Page…

Likutei Sichos Vol 16 p 139 ff The three points of 1) “Lo Yisborech” [which means] for Him alone, 2) Dira- [a home, which means] that is constant and never changing , and 3) Tachtonim [which means] that all tasks are equal are all interdependent. Only complete altruism can result in all tasks being equal…

Likutei Sichos Vol 16 p 139 ff The Sicha starts. The Maamar Basi Ligani is the Rebbe RaYatz’s will, and its lessons are found at the beginning (Dira BiTachtonim) and the end (don’t postpone any good thing until later) of the Maamar. Page 139-140.

Thoughts on gradualism in preparation for Atzmus- whats the point?

The divine plan from His perspective is also gradual from limited to unlimited. Page 80-81.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 15 p 75 ff The Answer begins. The Avos Judaism was entirely personal and therefore felt while ours is G-dly and can elude our feel altogether. Page 77

Example for the difference between pre and post Mattan Torah Mitzvos: The seven laws of Noach. Page 75.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 15 p 75 ff Conclusion. Story of the Tzemach Tzedek is it or is it not a good idea to accept a blessing from the Alter Rebbe for success in Torah?

Children and G-d continued.