Ascent is half of the cycle and descent is the other half. Neither is permanent. One is either in an ascent or in a descent. But the speed that one goes through each state differs from one soul to another. One has a choice how short or how long one stays in a state. Ofcourse staying in an ascent as long as possible is preferable, but this mindset allows for the descent to settle in because the minute one desires to stay in this ascent state a moment longer, one goes to a descent immediately. The reason for this is that the 'moments longer' is already for receiving and not bestowing. However, if one accepts the pleasure of the ascent just for a little moment and goes back to work by desiring a higher state of spirituality, thus revealing bigger deficiency, one already beats the descent that is to come by having a higher goal. This kind of perception can be achieved only with the mercy of the Creator. If He pleases to open the eyes of the soul to see a higher goal and if He grants the energy for the journey, the soul thus continues without rest. This is remisniscent of the prophets who never really rested but never exhausted because the Spirit of the Creator was with them.
Rabash, one of the kabbalists, suggested that if one is in the state of ascent, one should delve deeper into the books and articles of the sages to reveal a higher purpose for one's work after accomplishing a certain level. The work never ends.
The advise is to stay in an ascent the shortest time possible.
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