QUESTION:
1) We daven a tefillah that we should “find chein (grace or charisma) in the eyes of Hashem and people”. What is the difference between seeking to find chein (to be found charismatic) with seeking kavod (honor)?
ANSWER:
Kavod (honor) is given to a person based on the actions of others [who decide to honor him], whereas chein (charisma) is given to a person for free, and as a hint, chein is from the word chinam (free).
QUESTION
2) In terms of the 4 elements of the soul, where does chein (charisma) come from?
ANSWER
When a person finds chein by others due to the countenance on his face, such chein comes from the element of “fire”. When a person finds chein in the eyes of others due to his charismatic body language, this comes from “air”. When a people feel pulled and attracted towards someone, such chein comes from the element of “water”. When people feel confident and reliant on someone, such chein comes from the element of “earth”, the element of stability.
QUESTION
3) What is a good way to make use of trying to find chein?
ANSWER
When one has the understanding that even if something or someone doesn’t have chein, the thing or the person can still be good, because chein is merely an additional quality to have. Chein is like a matnas chinam, a free gift that can come only after one has received his due payment.
QUESTION
4) What is the opposite of chein?
ANSWER
Sefer Yetzirah says that the opposite of chein is kiyur, disgust.
QUESTION
2) In terms of the 4 elements of the soul, where does chein (charisma) come from?
ANSWER
When a person finds chein by others due to the countenance on his face, such chein comes from the element of “fire”. When a person finds chein in the eyes of others due to his charismatic body language, this comes from “air”. When a people feel pulled and attracted towards someone, such chein comes from the element of “water”. When people feel confident and reliant on someone, such chein comes from the element of “earth”, the element of stability.
QUESTION
3) What is a good way to make use of trying to find chein?
ANSWER
When one has the understanding that even if something or someone doesn’t have chein, the thing or the person can still be good, because chein is merely an additional quality to have. Chein is like a matnas chinam, a free gift that can come only after one has received his due payment.
QUESTION
4) What is the opposite of chein?
ANSWER
Sefer Yetzirah says that the opposite of chein is kiyur, disgust.
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