r avigdor miller put it like this: “there are two paths but the goal is the same”. do what works for you. but be aware that authentic chassidus is not aquired easily. also the gaon was called hachasid and was more ‘chassidish’ than most (all) chassidim alive today. But in general i agree with OP that the derech hachassidus should be introduced and taught in all yeshivos. As someone on the inside I can tell you there is a great emptiness there that chassidus can help fill. the ‘litvish’ will not admit it. its hard to admit that maybe you missed the boat your whole life so youll continue to rationalize it even though deep down you know theres something missing.
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