“We see that even when one takes upon oneself the burden of the Kingdom of Heaven without any other intention, he still feels no liveliness, to say that this liveliness compels him to assume the burden of the Kingdom of Heaven. And the reason one does assume the burden is only because of faith above reason.”
In other words, one does it by way of coercive overcoming, unwillingly. Thus, we might ask, “Why does one feel exertion in this work, with the body constantly seeking a time when it can be rid of this work, as one does not feel any liveliness in the work?” And when one works in concealment and has only the purpose of working to bestow, why does the Creator not impart him with flavor and vitality in the work?
The answer is that we must know that this is a great correction. Were it not for that, if Light and liveliness had illuminated as soon as one began to take upon himself the burden of the Kingdom of Heaven, one would have immediate liveliness in the work. In other words, the will to receive would consent to this work as well.”
__| KABBALAH FOR THE STUDENT – “Lishma Is an Awakening from Above”