Shmelke of Nikolsburg

I thought this was a very interesting passage. The disciple asks questions that most of us are wondering about. It is hard to love someone when they have wronged us. When this happens we feel justified in revenge or some form of revenge. The rabbi's answer about how all our souls are one makes me think of that passage we read last week by Tu-shun when he says "In one jewel there are all the jewels." They are both referring to how all of our souls are connected. In this passage that is a good enough reason to love a neighbor who has wronged you. We all make mistakes and mess up, but does that mean that we have to go out and punish each other for every wrong? If we punish him, we are only hurting ourselves.
The disciple then goes on to ask, If a man is "wicked before God, how can I love him?" This seems like it would be a very good reason to turn your back on your neighbor. But Shmelke responds that this neighbor is lost in a maze, and that you should love him regardless. His soul, as well as your soul are connected to God. Why would you turn on someone who is lost and needs help?