It is our generation that Baal HaSulam calls “the Last Generation” – the generation of Mashiach. What does “the Last Generation” mean? It means that there is no use expecting any miracles. We must realize and implement all of the Kabbalists’ instructions right now. For time is also a factor. If not today, then in a day or two, conditions will become even worse, the difference of potentials between us and the Thought of Creation will increase, and as a result we will have to endure even more terrible sufferings, more pain. That’s why it is worthwhile to hurry up! All the tragedies which have happened in our days occurred only due to the fact that we have misunderstood the purpose of our existence.
Courtesy of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbjpqvFbSx0