The Talmud says that one of the questions we’re asked after our lives is if we hoped for redemption—the coming of Mashiach.
But what does that really mean?
It’s not just about wishing for a better world. At its core, this question asks:
Did you want to get closer to The Creator?
Did you try to understand and know The Creator better?
Did you live with a hope to see The Creator more clearly in your life and the world around you?
Hoping for redemption is really about longing for a world where our connection with the Creator is strong and clear.
Let’s live each day with that hope in our hearts, making the world brighter—one action, thought, and prayer at a time.
“If G-d feels distant, ask yourself: Who moved?”
Explore the NextSelf Blog. Start with this post explaining the world of souls. And my Youtube.
It lists all the difference patterns to study, understanding patterns is how one can develop 'Daas' [felt knowing].
Update: As awe, trust, and love deepen, they can allow greater openness and intimacy with the Creator. That intimacy can include sadness when you notice how much more of His goodness can be revealed.