The Descent and Ascent of the Neshama

מטות - staff already separated from the tree; concept of the descent of the neshama, separated from its source, into the body

מסעי - indicates journeys toward fulfillment according to G-d’s directions, for the neshama to reach a higher levels

The theme of the service of the Three Weeks - והפכתי אבלם לששון descending into sadness to be transformed into joy

מטות -מסעי יחד