In order to establish a connection with the Divine and unite oneself with the Creator, one must awaken a conscious, free power of mind and spirit capable of cleansing and renewal.

Awakening the Divine Core: A Journey of Spiritual Renewal

In order to establish a connection with the Divine and unite oneself with the Creator, one must awaken a conscious, free power of mind and spirit capable of cleansing and renewal. As stated in one excerpt (source: link txt), "With consciousness and volition, man has clung to God, and God has embraced him, uniting with him in this self-aware and willful force, or mind and spirit..." This means that a person must make a deliberate effort to cleanse their thoughts, will, and heart, leaving behind previous, less pure states. Only through inner work and a conscious striving for renewal can that "unique" pure core of personality—into which the Divine can enter—be achieved.

Equally significant is the deliberate and gradual process of spiritual illumination. It is through the observance of commandments, the demonstration of faith, good deeds, and love—as described in the excerpt (source: link txt)—that union with higher forces occurs: "Just as the mental ranks of the heavenly Powers are illuminated by God in order... a chain, which, being anchored in God, is unbreakable." This emphasizes that the connection with the Creator is formed on the principle of an unbreakable chain, where each successive step based on spiritual experience complements the previous one, creating a complete unity.

Special attention is also given to the continuous pursuit and maintenance of unity with God through prayer and the reading of sacred texts. In another excerpt, it is noted that for the soul, created by God, the goal is to remain in Him: "...a Christian (especially a spiritually ordained individual by the duty of his calling) ought in every possible way and at all times to care about uniting with God the Creator..." (source: link txt). This advice insists that regular prayer and contemplation of the Divine are necessary conditions for awakening a sense of the Creator’s presence in the heart—a warm feeling that serves as a sign that true union with God is beginning to emerge within the individual.

In conclusion, establishing a connection with the Divine and uniting with the Creator requires a conscious effort aimed at inner transformation. This is manifested in the gradual renewal of all aspects of one’s being—mind, will, and heart—through self-discipline, adherence to commandments, and a constant spiritual quest supported by prayer and the reading of sacred texts.

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"With consciousness and volition, man has clung to God, and God has embraced him, uniting with him in this self-aware and willful force, or mind and spirit..." (source: link txt)
"Just as the mental ranks of the heavenly Powers are illuminated by God in order, so that Divine lucidity penetrates from the first rank to the second... a chain, which, being anchored in God, is unbreakable." (source: link txt)
"Chapter II. On Prayer, which warms the person and unites him with God in love. First of all, let it be known that a Christian... ought in every possible way and at all times to care about uniting with God the Creator..." (source: link txt)