In Bilvivavi Miskan Evneh the author states that the goal in life is to feel that the Creator is right near him. According to the Ramchal this is one of the most difficult levels to achieve. As the Ramchal says, our senses contradict this truth. (Mesilat yesharim, ch 19). But when a person gradually accustoms himself to attain it, Hashem will certainly help him until he really feels Him right nearby, and he can talk to his Creator "as one talks to a friend" This may at first seem beyond a person, but if one accustoms oneself to have all his activities center around Hashem and talks to him throughout the day, it will become much easier. he will grown in this lofty avodah of feeling that hashem is there and speak to him at all times as if to a friend. This will become very simple and natural. This was the way of the great rabbis in all the generations. they sense a most tangible way that Hashem was present right next to them.
Here is an inside look at two special Jew's conversations with Hashem. Blessings to them for posting these internal private experiences for us to have a glimpse into the active workings of hitbodedut. Fields of Judah and A Thunderous Reply
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