Everything has an angelic source in the upper spiritual worlds:[1]
There is not one creation within this physical world or revealed spiritual worlds of above, known as Alma Desiglaya, which does not have a root and source above in the concealed words known as Alma Deiskasya. This is mentioned in the statement of the sages who say that there is not one blade of grass below which does not have a Mazal above which tells it to grow. This Mazal also has a Mazal which is on top of it, and so on and so forth with a hierarchy system of giver and receiver up until the concealed worlds.
- The divine lesson: In light of the above teaching, whenever one sees something within this physical world he should contemplate that there also exists a spiritual counterpart to that which he is seeing. Hence, we find in the writings of the Arizal that not only does every single tree and mountain contain an angelic figure which is in charge of it, but furthermore, that the taller the tree and larger the mountain the greater of a Mazal that it contains. In his words:[2] “There is no matter of this world which does not have a corresponding angelic figure appointed on top of it. Now, the large and tall mountains on planet Earth have different sizes and levels of angelic appointees depending on the height of the mountain. A mountain which is taller than the mountain next to it contains an angelic figure who is in charge of the angelic figure of the lower mountain. Now, these physical mountains may grow taller or grow shorter over time. Its growth and expansion is dependent on the growth and expansion of its angelic minister, as at times its appointed angel is elevated to a higher level which causes its mountain to likewise grow taller. However, at other times the appointed angel becomes nullified to the higher angel which causes the smaller mountain to basically disappear and become connected to the higher mountain and join it as one single mountain. The same applies regarding rivers and springs……….and the same applies regarding trees……..” Accordingly, next time you sees a beautiful vista, such as range of tall mountains and valleys, or a tall or old thick tree, or river sea or lake, one should not just contemplate and enjoy the physical sight of it, but also contemplate the great spiritual energy that this landscape contains more than other places. Interestingly, we find a similar attitude towards doctors, as is related in the name of the Mezritcher Maggid. The greater the doctor the higher of an angelic figure he has escorting him in his work of healing. It is this angelic figure who is ultimately responsible for the doctors ability to heal. A doctor with a small angel will have less healing capabilities than a doctor with a big angel. It is for this reason, that at times one must pay a lot of money for a top Dr. for the sake of healing.
[1] Likkutei Torah Balak
[2] See Shaar Hagilgulim Hakdama 25