We are told that man cannot see G-d and live. Why not? Is this some kind of punishment? G-d forbid! It is the absolute opposite of Punishment.

     When Hashem shows us that He is present the brilliance of the Holiness is so desirable that it immediately draws our Souls to Him. If that glorious experience would be allowed to continue, even for a few seconds, our souls would leave our bodies and we would fulfill our greatest hidden desire. We would merge back into the One from where we came.