This connection works like many systems we see in our physical world, especially when we consider the human-body. If one part of our body gets sick, it will eventually affect the entire body, and may even lead to death. In this situation, there are only two options : That body part must be corrected, or removed from the body. The first option is the most
desirable. In the Tanakh (Old Testament) and even parts of the Christian New Testament, we see many accounts of
correction by YHVH the Creator. The most obvious example is found in the book of Exodus , when YHVH raises Moses to correct the Pharaoh, and the Israelites themselves are given extremely harsh correction during their exile. Psalm 90, written by Moses, is a good reference to this period. It's a topic that most kabbalists prefer to avoid, because it seems to contradict the image of YHVH being the Source of love and light, or does it ? When we look at the Etz Chaim (Tree of Life) we can see that geburah and chesed (justice and mercy) are at opposite ends, so we can conclude that there is a perfect balance. This balance is so perfect, that it maintains our world's very existence. Because we are all connected, we all breathe the same air and use the same resources, this connection also demands a correction, otherwise all of humanity could potentially be destroyed from the actions of only one part of the whole. This is not to say that we, as humans, are to judge. History has shown us the results of our less-than-perfect judgements. Ultimately, YHVH will judge to the benefit of the whole and not the fraction. These judgements take many forms, but their outcome is never predictable because our perception is limited to constraints of time and space, action and reaction. We as kabbalists must strive toward connection, while acknowledging divine correction, and knowing that mercy is greater than judgement especially when the source of judgement is divine.
