Inspiration of a specific individual only releases potential already within the divine soul; spark and powder-keg analogy; awakened faith is deep-rooted, not dependent on external cause.
By the Grace of G-d
8th of Adar I, 5719
Brooklyn, N. Y.
...Finally, to refer to your statement that your attitude to Yiddishkeit is based on your faith in a certain person, let me say that in truth this is by no means the whole story. To illustrate: If a spark sets off a powder-keg, the resulting explosion in all its force cannot be attributed to the spark “exclusively” for the spark was no more than the immediate cause setting off the reaction. The energy released was already contained in the powder-keg. Similarly, every Jew already contains a Divine soul and all the potential energy, except that it is sometimes inactive, or that it is only active in a very limited way. When it comes in contact with a person, or with an event or experience which sets in motion a chain reaction releasing the potential energy already contained in the Divine soul, the reaction is indeed deep-rooted and by no means dependent on the external cause.
I send you my prayerful wishes for growing faith in G-d, Whose Divine Providence extends to everyone individually, and that you strengthen your bonds with the Source of all life and all good, that is G-d, through the daily observance of the Torah and Mitzvoth, which will give you peace of mind, true happiness and success in all your undertakings.
With blessing,
