Yeah, it sounds strange—but here’s why:
If you directly felt the source of your life’s energy—G-d’s presence—you’d dissolve in awe. (your usual sense of “me” fades away)
It’s like staring straight into the sun:
The brightness would blind you instantly. Instead, G-d dims His energy (think sunglasses for your soul) so you can remain independent. But here’s the tricky part:
When you chase pleasure just for pleasure’s sake, you access this energy anonymously. You’re not thinking about where it came from, so you can’t build a relationship or feel grateful to the giver. Your ego then says, “This joy is mine!”
That’s how pleasure disconnected from kindness makes you secretly lonely.
Here’s how you reconnect:
1. Pause to Recognize:
Say a quiet “thank you” before you enjoy something.
Gratitude connects pleasure back to its source.
2. Share Pleasure:
Even a tiny gesture—sharing food or good news—turns ‘anonymous’ energy into joy that connects you.
Remember:
G-d’s hidden energy isn’t a punishment—it’s your chance to reconnect.
Felt this way too? You’re not alone—let’s talk about it.
If you want to go deeper into this work, explore the NextSelf 2026 and 2025 Indexes.
It organizes the core ideas on awareness, compassion, boundaries, and how they build real relationship and responsibility with The Creator.
NextSelf 2026 Index
NextSelf 2025 Index
