Baal HaSulam describes in this article that same descent, decline, and the states that occur to those who want to reach the purpose of creation. We understand that it’s possible to reach the purpose of creation only if a person overcomes his egoistic will to receive which constantly is reawakened in a person. That egoistic desire seemingly draws a person back, but it’s a “help against him,” that’s what it’s called, and it is only intended for a person to overcome it and come closer to the Creator, to the goal, to Dvekut (Adhesion)...