Chapter seven discusses the two points in time that require quickness. First is the point when a person has the chance to do a mitzvah. Alacrity is also essential to complete the mitzvah in a timely way.

We continue with chapter six, which discusses the concept of quickness in service of Hashem. The Ramchal discusses how destructive laziness is in the service of Hashem.

We begin with chapter six, which discusses the concept of quickness in service of Hashem. The Ramchal discusses how destructive laziness is in the service of Hashem.

We continue with chapter five, which speaks of the things we must do to acquire this carefulness that will help us develop our relationship with Hashem. We explore the idea that mockery has great destructive power to prevent a person from acting upon his inspiration. We also see the importance of staying away from bad company and those who would make fun of his good deeds.

We begin chapter five, which speaks of the things we must do to acquire this carefulness that will help us develop our relationship with Hashem. Here we discuss the importance of Torah as the only true means to combat the sickness that is the Evil Inclination, which leads us away from Hashem.

We learn about the incredible power of mercy and its interplay with judgment, and unbelievably, how one does not detract from the other.

We discuss (for those of sound emotional mind!) the exacting judgment we find in regards to the great righteous ones.

We discuss what a person can contemplate to inspire oneself to pursue perfection. There are three different levels with three different approaches. We discuss the first two here.

We discuss what a person can contemplate to inspire oneself to pursue perfection. There are three different levels with three different approaches. We discuss the first two here.

The third chapter discusses the concept of Cheshbon hanefesh - spiritual accounting. He discusses the two types of accounting, and also a beautiful parable that will help us understand the power of this accounting.