49 - 12-06-2023 - Chapter 4 - Shaar HaBitachon - Chovos HaLevavos. This recording got cut off. We asked a kasha on the Mashal of the Land; we are told to relate to one who gives to us as land. Just as land is a conduit for Hashem’s blessing, so are people. (K) what does this Mashal add?! (Tz) we said, we might have thought it’s different with people, that people have their own choice, and maybe that has power as it relates to me. The Mashal says. No! True they have choice, and that’s their power. But it doesn’t impact you at all. HaShem is the one who brings blessings. Through them, like the sprouting of the land.