What do I really love?

What do I really love?

"You’ve touched upon one of the deepest questions about being human, a question which is actually a profound observation in its own right!"

We are all so entirely driven by self-interest, the ego and self-love, even when we believe ourselves to be acting altruistically we are always acting for ourselves. However, the ultimate path lies in transcending this self-love by learning to connect with others in a way that reflects the eternal and boundless beneficence being the structure of reality.

"One who wishes to serve the Creator must first attain love of others, for by this he will reach love of the Creator." 

This means that our inborn self-love, which fuels all our actions—whether noble or base—must be transformed. Not suppressed, not erased, but redirected toward unity with others, this is why Kabbalah teaches that the greatest love is not the instinctive love of self, but the superhuman love we build above our powerful but corrupted ego.

"We are born as egoists because only from that absolute darkness can we feel the contrast of light—the love that emerges when we rise above the self and unite with others."

At first, everything we do is selfish. Even charity and kindness mask a hidden desire for recognition, power, or self-satisfaction. But the way forward, as you’ve said, is the absolute opposite: a shift from receiving to bestowing. 

"Love your neighbour as yourself—this is the great rule " 

This is not a moral instruction but a law of nature and only when we step beyond the gravitational pull of self-love do we enter a new world, one where true connection, true joy, and true freedom exist for all of humanity and not just striving for self. Otherwise, we remain trapped in an endless cycle of greed, destruction, and ruin, as you described.

 This profound tradition delves into the workings of the universe, our place within it, our purpose and destiny offering insights into the forces shaping our world and human nature and serves as a roadmap for transformation. Free from rigid doctrines, the course creates an open, inclusive space for people of all backgrounds to embark on a journey of boundless growth and discovery.