In Hebrew, the name of an object corresponds to the properties of that object. The concept of “donkey” (Chamor in Hebrew) embodies our animalistic matter (Chómer) - egoism. The imperturbable, stubborn donkey moves only under the influence of a force that compels it. Likewise, our egoism, in a state of complete rest, cannot make a single movement without reward. Moreover, the energy expended to perform an action must be less than the anticipated reward; otherwise, our “donkey” will not move at all. This illustrates the governability of the animate level and the absence of free will. The transition from the animate level to the state of “man” occurs under the influence of the force of Nature, which functions like a donkey driver, urging us forward with a stick that has a sharp end, called a “stimulus.” Until now, we have developed under compulsion, driven forward by the pricks of suffering, until we reached a dead end. It is said in the Torah that at the end of egoistic development, the face of the generation will be like a dog’s snout. This is what distinguishes our generation: the loss of ideals, the unjustified thirst for gain, the devaluation of moral and human values. The present state of hopelessness and discomfort compels us to consciously seek a new path, one we will define and anticipate ourselves. The time has come when people feel a desire to understand the meaning of life, the essence of our existence. Against this backdrop, the actions of the “donkey driver” acquire a completely different direction: he compels us to drive ourselves so that we may find for ourselves the correct goal and the stimulus to advance toward it. Then every prick of the “stick” along the path to spiritual attainment will become for us beneficial and joyful.