Emotions, Third installment

Gettin’ the drift? Feelin’ the breeze? Ridin’ the wave? Whatever man.

Netzach is expansion in relation to others. In other words: once he recognizes that there actually is another, as opposed to Chessed, to whom everyone is but an extension of himself. Being that Netzach recognizes another, yet still tries to expand, that expansion is inevitably at the expense of the other. The basic example for this would be competition. The player recognizes the opponent, and tries to win, but at his expense (the loser doesn’t win. doh). A good Netzach will succeed phenomenally. He will be highly respected, but not necessarily loved.

Quite the opposite is the Hod. He reduces (contracts) himself in a social environment. That means he has more room in his heart for you than for himself. He is kind, soft-spoken quiet, and listens well. Everyone loves him. But here’s something to chew over: without a good dose of Chessed, Hod will have a hard time loving back.

So that pretty much covers the rights and lefts of emotions. On with the program.