Genesis 1:14

The concept of "me'orot" (lights) represents a light that, beyond the physical like our sun, reflects like a mirror the Light of the Creator as the only source. Understanding this implies seeing in that energy the divine wisdom that descends to reveal the truth and give our understanding clarity, thus consciously guiding our lives.

Understanding the luminaries only as celestial bodies is a limited interpretation, as they manifest the divine presence that guides our path. Perhaps this is why those who turn to astrology to foresee their future overlook that we are destined to draw near to Him, and everything else is simply an excuse or even a distraction from that purpose.

The light of the day and the separation we make with the darkness of the night call us to discern between the good of drawing near to Him and the evil of distancing ourselves. We must use all our capacities to distinguish between the different states of our existence.

The day represents light, revelation, and action, while the night represents concealment, rest, and introspection. This means that attempting to separate these aspects only reveals our intrinsic need to emerge from the darkness of our minds to find balance in our lives, leading us from continuous action to permanent reflection.

"Me'orot" (מְּ אֹרוֹת) has a gematric value of 247 (מ = 40, א = 1, ר = 200, ו = 6, ת = 400), which is associated with the idea of multiplicity and diversity in creation, represented by the luminaries. In them, we can find different aspects of divine light and of our own, as reflections of everything that exists. This means that everything manifested in the physical world is reflected in them, reminding us of divine wisdom and that our knowledge emanates from that source.

The number 247 can be broken down into 2+4+7=13, which leads us to the word "Echad" (one, אחד), denoting the oneness of the Creator. This does not mean that He cannot manifest in different forms but that He is a whole, just as we speak of body, soul, and mind; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This diversity with its luminosity not only presents us with signals from the firmament that speak of Him and His messages but also confirms that we should not confuse His manifestations or His names, as He is a single source that governs all creation.

Reflecting on the importance of seeking clarity and discernment in our lives, just as the luminaries separate the day from the night, we too must learn to discern between what brings us light and what plunges us into darkness. We must guide our decisions toward what allows us to grow spiritually. External aspects so important to us, such as seasons, time, days, months, and years, remind us of the importance of cycles in our lives.

Each stage of life has its purpose and value, and it is essential to recognize these cycles to live in harmony with nature and with ourselves. This recognition also helps us to be in tune with sacred times and moments of introspection and action. We must not lose sight of the fact that, despite the multiple ways in which divine light manifests in the world, everything comes from that one divine source, which, in its diversity, teaches us to foster harmony and understanding among different people and situations.

Let us keep in mind that for Kabbalah, the Light of the Creator (called Or Ein Sof אֹור אֵין סוֹף) represents the pure, infinite, and limitless emanation of God (Ein Sof). This light is not a physical light, but a metaphor for divine energy, wisdom, love, wholeness, and the original purpose of the universe.

Light that is the source of all life and consciousness, being infinite and indivisible. אור (Or) = Light = Aleph (1) + Vav (6) + Resh (200) = 207, a number that is also the value of "Ein Raz" (אין רז): "there is no secret," suggesting that light reveals the secrets of the universe.

Ein Sof (אין סוף ) = "Without End," or Infinity, is the ultimate source of light. This concept, reconfirmed by this limitless unity, cannot be understood by our rational mind, a product of our finite and limited language.

The Light of the Creator is transformed into energy through a process of emanation and restriction, described in the system of the sefirot. Tzimtzum (צמצום) – God "contracts" to allow a space where the universe can exist.

Emanations that contain portions of that light descend through the 10 sefirot (Keter, Chochmah, Bina, etc.), like a system of "filters" so that this infinite light can be received without destroying creation. Each Sefirah is a specific way in which divine energy expresses itself: Chesed (Goodness) → energy of love, Gevurah (Strength) → energy of restriction, discipline, etc. Thus, light is transformed into energetic forms that shape spiritual, emotional, and physical reality.

The human soul is a spark of that original Light, a fragment of the Or Ein Sof. According to the Zohar, our Neshama (soul) is literally "a ray of the Creator." Our soul lives to reconnect with that source, growing in light through acts of consciousness, spiritual transformation, and love. Every altruistic action, every elevated thought, attracts more light and purifies the "vessel" (Kli) that we are. This energy is transformed into vitality, wisdom, inner peace, and expansion of consciousness.

Growing in light means increasing the capacity to receive light without breaking, which is achieved by transforming the desire to receive for oneself into the desire to receive in order to share. It is a process of tikkun (repair), where the soul is polished, releases its dark layers (ego, fear, chaos), and aligns with the vibration of unity. The ultimate goal is Devekut (דבקות ), a total adhesion to the Light of the Creator, in consciousness, in vibration, in being.

This process is achieved through our correction of qualities (Midot), a personal spiritual work, which brings us the study of spiritual wisdom (Torah/Kabbalah), gradually achieving that connection with the Light through intention (Kavanah) in actions and prayers, but above all through love of one's neighbor, because the other also carries the same light.

When a soul achieves its complete rectification, it rejoins the Or Ein Sof, not as a drop dissolves in the ocean, but as a candle merges with a greater flame, without losing its essence, but without separation.

Every time we inhale, we take in His essence, that Light, His energy, causing it to expand within our inner being. This means that when we exhale we evacuate everything that prevents our being from being illuminated. These intentions, emotions, and thoughts are the best indicators for realizing our degree of integration or separation with Him. We are fragments of that divine light living a short human earthly experience.