Hashem's will (רצון) in Creation was to bestow unlimited good to his creations. He chose to do so by means of self-constriction (צמצום). The Keilim (כלים, vessels) are the tools (כלי אומנות) by which the artisan actualizes that which he has formed in his mind. They also empower (יכולת) the artisan to take his will from thoughts into reality. The will of Hashem thereby expresses its light (or will) through the means of limiting vessels, which demonstrate His ability in the creation of worlds.
The concept of the "Breaking of the Vessels" is that through the process of constriction great distance was placed between man and Hashem. This left room for man to exercise Free Will and in doing so to improve himself (ירידה שהיא צורך עלייה).
A person will frequently view the ups and downs of life as a sign that his efforts are going for naught and therefore give up. An understanding person will view it as an opportunity to fix the vessels anew and return to his growth.
The concept of the "Breaking of the Vessels" is that through the process of constriction great distance was placed between man and Hashem. This left room for man to exercise Free Will and in doing so to improve himself (ירידה שהיא צורך עלייה).
A person will frequently view the ups and downs of life as a sign that his efforts are going for naught and therefore give up. An understanding person will view it as an opportunity to fix the vessels anew and return to his growth.
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