The mental state associated with the Sefirah of Chokhmah is bitul, which means setting aside the ego. This state of self-renunciation and mind-emptying is crucial to accessing the wisdom that Chokhmah offers. By doing so, one can fully receive and enjoy divine light, thus understanding the essential truths that can only be known through instinct or intuition, which is what Chokhmah represents.

These intuitions do not remain as fleeting perceptions; they seek to be understood and reflected upon to generate new ideas that expand our understanding of the world and the divine. This process is symbolized by the transfer of knowledge from Chokhmah to Binah, representing the capacity for analysis and comprehension, the other side of the coin in intellectual formation.

The idea that Chokhmah is the beginning of the creative process also gives us insight into what it means to be creative and how ideas are generated. In this context, Chokhmah is like the spark that ignites creativity. But that spark is only the beginning; turning an idea into reality requires much work and development.
Chokhmah, often described as wisdom, encompasses intuitive knowledge, dreams, visions, and prophecies. All these aspects of perception have their root in Chokhmah. In fact, when we are dreaming, we are active in the realm of Chokhmah, while upon waking, Binah takes control.

In the eternal play of consciousness, Chokhmah and Binah maintain a delicate balance. If we try to quickly reach higher levels of consciousness through Chokhmah, we may fall into a state of mental disorder that only Binah can correct. This shows the complex relationship between the two, with Chokhmah representing the masculine and active polarity, known as the Cosmic Father.

Considered as the positive pole in a "cosmic battery," Chokhmah is seen as a source of pure and unlimited energy. It has no specific form but is full of possibilities. This energy takes shape when it interacts with Binah, its complementary negative pole.

Chokhmah is the source of creativity and change, contrasting with Binah, which is more stable and often associated with law or rules. While Binah can seem rigid and resistant to change, Chokhmah can initiate transformations, like the sudden appearance of solutions to seemingly unsolvable problems. This is the mysterious nature of Chokhmah.

However, Chokhmah is not in conflict with laws or rules but transcends them. The structure of Binah, or the law itself, is merely a manifestation of Chokhmah's pure energy. In this way, Chokhmah and Binah are interconnected, like two lovers who cannot be separated. Chokhmah is experienced as intuitive flashes or moments of illumination that, if not analyzed and structured by Binah, are lost. This highlights the necessity for both to work together to produce meaningful results.

In the symbolic universe, Chokhmah is like a mirror where the Divine sees itself. It represents the central idea of all that exists, a convergence point for all knowledge and understanding. Wisdom in this dimension is a form of consciousness that shines with clarity, full of ideas that are part of the divine being, in a constant state of joy and satisfaction.

To truly live wisdom, one needs a balance between Chokhmah and Binah. Binah acts as a kind of brake that prevents a person from going mad by trying to get too close to the divinity through Chokhmah. We see this in people who dive into spirituality without balance, ending up in delirious states due to an overload of this kind of energy or "light."

The mystical path requires a gradual approach to safely assimilate this divine Light. Chokhmah acts as the vessel that rises toward that Light but also sets a boundary to prevent madness. This Light must then be transferred to Binah to be processed. This crucial step is reflected in the real world, where a single well-thought-out idea can lead to extraordinary results, similar to how a sperm cell uniting with Binah gives rise to a new being.

Despite its enormous potential for generating ideas, Chokhmah needs Binah to give them shape and structure. While Chokhmah is full of possibilities, it lacks the necessary structure for those possibilities to materialize. You can think of Chokhmah as water and Binah as the container that gives it shape. Binah reveals what is in Chokhmah and transforms it, allowing the Light to integrate.

A problem arises when Binah tries to take full control, ignoring Chokhmah. When this happens, and logical decisions fail, Binah experiences pain upon realizing its control is not absolute. Reality is not black and white but has many layers, causing Binah to suffer as it adjusts to new situations.

When there is effective collaboration between Chokhmah and Binah, a state of balance called Daat, or knowledge, emerges. This cooperation is essential for the harmonious functioning of both entities and helps better understand their roles in this intricate dance of the universe.

The commandment in Chokhmah tells us not to make any image or symbol of the divine. This means we should not confuse symbols with what they truly represent. This error applies not only to physical images but also to systems of thought and beliefs. In short, never confuse the cup with what it contains.

When you enter a state of "nothingness," where the ego no longer exists, that void is filled with and reflects divine truth. This state, known as omniscience, encompasses everything in the mind of G-d.

At the higher levels of Chokhmah and Kether, the concepts of good and evil no longer apply because they are beyond any form. However, this doesn't mean everything is arbitrary. Though Chokhmah comes before Binah, they are not separate. In reality, law is an expression of wisdom, and both are intrinsically connected.

Your wisdom should not be used for negative purposes; instead, it should benefit others. In Chokhmah, true wisdom involves understanding our ability to give to others. It is a treasure meant to be shared, not hoarded. If you do not share it, you will never reach the highest level of wisdom.

True sages are always learning and understand their limitations. This humility allows them to access Kether, a higher dimension of knowledge. If a sage believes themselves to be all-powerful, they are trying to take G-d's place and are not truly wise. Real wisdom is based on sharing what one knows; in doing so, one becomes wiser.

If someone is arrogant and proud, they have not reached the true essence of Chokhmah, which involves internal balance. In Qabalistic terms, not all people considered wise by society are truly wise. One does not need external validation to be wise, and if someone tells you that you are wise, you should reflect on your mistakes to maintain humility.

Continuing to work on oneself is crucial; one should never think they have "arrived" at Chokhmah but should keep striving. Those who do not share their wisdom and do not intend to teach others become a negative example, or Qliphoth, in the realm of Chokhmah. Their wisdom dies with them, which is a loss for both them and the community.

This kind of negative sage is dangerous because they can hide their selfishness behind their knowledge, deceiving themselves and others. If a sage does not share what they know, they not only harm themselves but also hinder the tradition of Qabalah, which is based on receiving and giving knowledge. Ultimately, this person will never become a true Mequbal, one who truly knows how to share what they have learned.