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

Likutei Sichos – Vol 15 p 75 ff End. [Doing what gives you pleasure as a preparation for Kabalas Ol]. Why the Tzemach Tzedek turned down a gift which he later deserved but could no longer get. page 81-2.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 15 p 75 ff Between finite and infinite in growth in revealing G-d and G-dliness there was Golus Mitzrayim. Unnatural work reveals G-dliness to an unnatural degree. Page 81.

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

Likutei Sichos – Vol 15 p 75 ff Children’s early simplifications of Hashem are not wrong, only simple. They also understand that there is more to Hashem then the form they are imagining. Page 79-80.