Tanya Perek 18-19 (2). This is the basis for Mesiras Nefesh. Completely outside and beyond logic.

Tanya Perek 18-19 (1). The Jewish Soul makes each and every Jew G-dly at his core. It is a gift from Hashem to the Avos. Their sacrifice gives us a special Neshama.

Hayom Yom 17 Iyar, “Eretz Chefetz” the value of each Jew is inherent and immeasurable. The BeShT saw and insisted on the place of the simplest of Jews in Chassidus.

Tetzei 5751 (Sichos 5751 vol. 2 page 798 ff) (2). Dira BiTachtonim requires the Yid to be from another place altogether, yet to be here to achieve it. Thus to the Etzem HaNeshama the task is Reshus.

Tetzei 5751 (Sichos 5751 vol. 2 page 798 ff) (1). The Neshama’s descent into this world is a war, but it is considered voluntary. Its demand and expectation is achieved by simply being. Because what it is in essence is completely removed from the world and its struggles.

Tavo (LKUS vol 24 page 161 ff) (2). Treasure value of the Yid continued.

Tavo (LKUS vol 24 page 161 ff) (1). The value of a Jew is: 1) inherent 2) like treasure that is hidden away, just having it is meaningful.

Sicha Toldos 5752 (6). Conclusion of discussion of interface and mutual benefit that the Neshama and Guf gain from each other.

Sicha Toldos 5752 (5). Just as Torah and Neshama are עצם and גילויים so are נשמה and גוף. Moreover when they converge (in this world) each completes the other: Through the Neshama the choice (בחירה) of Hashem in the Jewish גוף is deserved by the body itself, through doing Torah and Mitzvos.

Sicha Toldos 5752 (4). Two ideas of Free Will: 1) Having (equal) choices, 2) Having real Freedom, which is in other words: בחירה הוא רק מצד הבוחר ולא מצד הנבחר כלל. The Guf is chosen (on this level freedom) the Neshama is a child.