Likutei Sichos – Vol 29 p 182 ff The three opinions (levels) of Tefilla 1) Every day 2) When have an acute need, 3) Connection to Hashem; B. Bracha vs. Tefilla. Page 183-4.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 29 p 182 ff Before Mattan Torah was higher than afterwards but it was a Mesiras Nefesh state.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 29 p 182 ff The answer, that we don’t learn from prior to Mattan Torah, doesn’t hold up either. Page 183.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 29 p 182 ff Introduction, new ideas of Davening are learned from Chana- why. The issue of Davening and its levels will be explored IYH in this season. Page 182-3.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 19 p 291 ff Conclusion lesson from Chana what is on the inside should also be on the outside.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 19 p 291 ff The Baal Shem Tov teaches that subconsciously we want what Hashem wants for us.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 19 p 291 ff Beneath our limited self centered self is our idealistic want to fulfill our life’s mission.

Answer on Rosh Hashana our personal needs aren’t personal at all. They are about fulfilling our destiny, and go to (or come from) our very core.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 19 p 291 ff Can one be so “Bottul” as to crown a king and still have (and ask for) personal needs. The same question could apply to the daily prayers as well.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 19 p 291 ff Kingship vs. Ruler-ship.