A person should always search, investigate, and explore the world in order that he will view the greatness of the Almighty in everything he sees. Then he will merit the intelligence and understanding to understand the upper worlds in his daily life.
Ba'al Shem Tov on the Torah quoted from the Likute Amarim of the Mezritcher Maggid
The Creator has sanctified us through the performance of His commandments. H'shem has no need for us to fulfill His mitvos, but it is pleasing to hIm that He has spoken and His will is done. H'shem's wish is that man should have a desire to wholeheartedly fulfill His divine will
Mepeninei Noam Elimelech