Is there a bias?

With his three laws, plus universal gravitation, Newton described a mechanical, predefined universe, driven by the motion of the unmoved mover. From this first movement would ensue, automatically and faultlessly, all the other moves, unfolding in an unstoppable succession. This is what has been implied, at least when speaking of the macrocosm, by mainstream science taught in school.

Such a model has revealed itself as totally inadequate, as we have delved into subatomic particles and their indeterminate behaviour.

In the Tree of Life, this duality between what is governed by laws and that which is uncertain, can be reflected in the balance between Hesed and Geburah. The law stands, but can be bent to an extent we are just beginning to fathom.

There is a bias, an inclination towards Hesed. In a choice between two acts, if there is enough compassion, the one which is more loving will win. The act in Geburah achieves balance between cause and effect, and so advances in the repair, tikun olam, of the world. But the act in Hesed takes shortcuts that Geburah is unaware of, in order to speed things up, centrifugating the tikun, so the Great Work is both perfectly and justly completed, through the Law of Love.

Contemplation of both aspects, from beneath both law and compassion, is possible at the very centre of the Tree, where one can see the beauty of severity and mercy, and their unbalanced balance. And marvel.