Achieving the divine "I AM" with Rabbi Zusya

The worst tragedy under the sun is to live a life that’s not your own.

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Martin Buber tells the story of Rabbi Zusya of Hanipol. Shortly before his death, he started weeping uncontrollably, and his disciples tried to comfort him. They asked,

“Rabbi, why do you cry? You are almost as wise as Moses, you are almost as hospitable as Abraham, and surely heaven will judge you favorably.”

Zusya answered,

“It is true. W…