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The Right Wisdom for it’s Time

In the perfect cycle of life, each part has its designated function.
No part of creation is free to do as it pleases because the wellbeing
of each part depends on the well-being of all other parts
of creation. Nature’s law of interdependency guarantees that no
creature will overpower other creatures because to destroy other
creatures would mean destroying itself.
Human beings are no exception to this rule, but many—
if not most—do not appreciate this idea and in one way or
another act in ways that hurt others and thus themselves, as
well. By controlling others or our environment, we think we
can manipulate and shape the world to our liking. But a quick
glimpse at the news makes you reflect on the results; all we have
achieved is unhappiness for ourselves and for others. Yet, as we
will show in Part 3, nothing is created without a reason, not even
human destructiveness.
Today, it seems our destructiveness is causing great
unhappiness to people and threatening our environment. So it
shouldn’t come as a surprise that people are beginning to ask
questions about life that the wisdom of the Kabbalah can help
us if not completely answer, at least explore more deeply.

As more people are beginning to realize that greater wealth,
more sex, and additional power do not make them happier,
they are no longer asking “How to?” questions, but “What for?”
questions. At such a time, any doctrine that can help us answer
“What for?” questions has a good chance at popularity.
Because Kabbalah specifically explores questions about
the meaning of life, it’s not surprising many people find it
appealing. This, coupled with the publicity generated by its
celebrity adherents, has brought it to the attention of seekers
everywhere.