Chitzon (External/Superficial Person): Difference between revisions
Created page with "A person has three garments through which they serve their divine service. This service (in this manner) is only in the '''externality''' of the person. The '''Chitzon''' (externally-focused person) is one whose entire service is done in an external and superficial way, but does not serve in their innermost being and fundamentally, meaning, without changing their inner powers and refining their character traits. Therefore, they are also called "light-minded." Therefore..." |
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Their actions are for others to see that they are "spiritually accomplished" and a "server of Hashem." | Their actions are for others to see that they are "spiritually accomplished" and a "server of Hashem." | ||
"Fulfilling mitzvot for the sake of spiritual remedies and receiving reward is - in truth - the order of a 'Chitzon.' A 'Chitzon' is not devoted to the matter itself. While doing one thing - they think during the act about something else." | "Fulfilling mitzvot for the sake of spiritual remedies and receiving reward is - in truth - the order of a 'Chitzon.' A 'Chitzon' is not devoted to the matter itself. While doing one thing - they think during the act about something else."<ref>Sicha of Shavuos 5715 (1955) - edited and printed in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 2.</ref> | ||
In holy talks it is brought that the Chitzon is not a liar, but mistaken, since they don't know they have a problem. | In holy talks it is brought that the Chitzon is not a liar, but mistaken, since they don't know they have a problem. | ||
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Although generally Chassidim were averse to externality, the Rebbe noted that in our generation there are things where specifically investing in their external beauty and the like influences the overall attitude toward them and even to the most essential and internal matters. | Although generally Chassidim were averse to externality, the Rebbe noted that in our generation there are things where specifically investing in their external beauty and the like influences the overall attitude toward them and even to the most essential and internal matters. | ||
= Sources = | == Sources == | ||
* The Previous Rebbe's sicha's | * The Previous Rebbe's sicha's | ||
* Likkutei Dibburim | * Likkutei Dibburim | ||