Reply To: The Wicked Son, and the Kiruv System

Personally, I have a hard time understanding how it’s possible to not be aware of Hashem’s Presence ever.

Perhaps I worded it wrong. It isn’t about a lack of awareness at all. Have a look at the way R’ Dessler explains it in Michtav Me’Eliyahu. It’s about relegating what you know should be your main priority into the back of your mind and prioritizing much less important things, even though logically that makes no sense at all. (I haven’t seen it for about five years; I may be misquoting it)