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p. 63. The internal struggle is not merely between two yeitzarim (inclinations), it is between two complete, and individual neshomos (souls). This struggle is not only about a persona's conduct, it's about the person's essence. If I'm learning to take pride in my accomplishments, the nefesh habehamis (animalistic soul) wins. The nefesh Elokis (divine soul) is all about bittul (nullification) of the self. Letters to the editor - when the pride of the nefesh habehamis is in charge. Is it for me or for Hashem? The klippah (husk), a covering of reality. When it's all about physical life. Elefant funerals and lion taming. The spiritual power within a person's blood.