In Kabbalah, we learn that others are a reflection of us, and through this, we are shown by the Creator the areas in our lives that need correction. Concerning the reflection a parent sees of themselves in their children: We can see how they look like us, and certain aspects of character, we say, “they’re just like (us)”. When they behave badly, one parent will say they’re acting just like “YOU”; the other parent. But, that’s where we stop in reflecting on how they are like us. We don’t seek out any further, deeper meaning to their behavior. (I say behavior, because that’s the area of our children that we have the hardest times dealing with and, all too often, want to give up, run away, etc. when things get overwhelming. I feel I can write this blog, because I have firsthand experience in having been shown by the Creator how my children (as well as others) are reflecting what I need to deal with personally, and it has brought me to cry out to Him in repentance, seeking help
From the Wisdom of Kabbalah, we learn that our ego is the "will to receive", and we need to correct ourselves to "bestowing/giving to others", just as the Creator bestows upon all His creation. When I looked at the below pictures, the thought that immediately came to mind was that it reminded me of a hurricane. When I really think about this and relate what hurricanes can be telling us, if we apply what is said in the above - we still have a long way to go to correct our ego. We, as human beings, are at the height of our ego, and we are experiencing a lot more hurricanes. In reality, hurricanes are not evil, but are showing us that we are all about ourselves and receiving for ourselves, and we need to correct that, into giving unto others, loving one another, etc. Need proof that this is the message? What happens when there is devastation? People come together to help one another! Hurricanes swirl around drawing destruction to all those in