1 October 2021
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Equanimity is an important principle. This means that it should be all the same to you whether you are regarded as devoid of knowledge or learned in the whole Torah. This [perspective] is brought about by constant devequt (attachment) to the Creator. Preoccupation with this devequt, being constantly busy with attaching yourself on high to [God], blessed is He, will not leaveb any spare time to think of those [other] matters.
(Tzava’at Harivash—The Testament of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov)