In the first 2000 years after creation, termed Tohu U’Vohu, limits seemed non-existent. This was a time period which spanned from Adam’s creation all the way until Avraham. It was a time of extreme Chesed which knew no bounds. People lived for centuries and matured rapidly. People knew no boundaries, leading them to the worst corruption and perversion. This lack of societal limits culminated in the Mabul, which spread water without boundaries, submerging everything, from mountains to deserts. Everything was unified under water, necessitating a redefinition of boundaries.
With the Tower of Bavel, humanity once again wanted to be a singular entity, without limits. Everyone spoke the same language and shared a common goal: to build a tower with no height constraints.
This sounds like such a beautiful thing, everyone got along… What was wrong with the picture?
The idea of a movement is a powerful one, but it needs to be formed correctly. A movement becomes problematic when its followers be…
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Shui’s Newsletter to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.