...n to our world, where they split into various phenomena we call physical, chemical, biological and mental phenomena. There is, in fact, only one incl... ... the phenomena of our world, the spiritual and physical, to four distinct elements, that affect our development. The first element – the “bed” – is ... ...ent determine the final outcome, provided it is affected only by internal elements. However, Baal HaSulam maintains, that there are also two external... ...lements. However, Baal HaSulam maintains, that there are also two external elements of evolution. There are external conditions that affect me, deter... ... the universe. All these rules affect me as well, meaning there are inner elements that do not change, that are predefined, and then there is a thir... ...it affects me as well. I cannot change my predefined internal and external elements. I am also incapable of changing external conditions that change ...