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How can we identify if the person reacts from a Tikun consciosness?

Characteristics of Tikun Consciousness: These express the divine soul in a state of egolessness and hitkalelut (integration), and include the following mental attributes and processes that lead to self-actualization: (1) it is an expression of the true, inner nature of a person; (2) it is manifest primarily in a rational grasp of reality (“the mind ruling over the heart”), accompanied by rarified emotions; (3) it is balanced; (4) objective; (5) realistic (acknowledges facts); (6) experiences processes joyfully; (7) is able to ground the “lights” of inspiration within the “vessels” of the mundane; (8) shows patience and understands the value of gradual attainment; (9) is able to clearly distinguish between good and bad, and (10) is open to various options of behavior.

There are no hard and fast rules about white shirts. In general, a white shirt is considered to be a modest but respectable garment, and a person should wear clothing that is respectable.


Also, part of the day is spent standing in prayer in front of the Creator, and this certainly warrants respectable attire.


In any case, the main thing is not the external garments, but rather the spiritual ones, namely, a person’s thought, speech, and deed. Physical clothing is only a means to the end, the goal being purity of spiritual garments.

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