What is the Soul?
The soul is our true Self––our authentic Self.
The Soul is the eternal, individualized expression of Spirit within us––the essence of who we truly are at the deepest level. The Soul carries the wisdom and purpose of our individual journey, acting as the compass that guides us toward our highest potential, purpose, and deepest fulfillment. It carries the lessons of the past and the blueprint for our future, while ensuring wholeness, integration, and alignment with the greater cosmic flow by guiding us through experiences that refine our understanding and expression of divine truth. The Soul’s purpose is to learn and grow through energetic formations, in this plane from life's experiences, and to express the universal truths of Spirit in ways that are uniquely ours. Our Soul is our unique spark of the Divine!
While Spirit is the unchanging, unified energy that connects all life, it is parts of that energy that transform into individual Souls to experience the dualities of existence — day and night, feminine and masculine, solid and fluid, giving and receiving, stillness and movement etc. — and learn from these contrasts. These dualities exist in every aspect of life and provide the opportunities to experience the full spectrum of existence, where seemingly opposing forces coexist to generate a dynamic flow. The wisdom of embracing these contrasts allows us to live with a deeper sense of harmony and understanding. Life is infinitely more interesting, rich, and meaningful when we see contrast as a force for growth rather than division.
The Soul’s wisdom and growth come through its journey of integration, as it seeks to live more fully in alignment with the truth of Spirit, reflecting divine love, compassion, and wisdom in its actions and choices.
The Soul is not a mythical entity; it is a powerful, purposeful essence that exists beyond the confines of time, space, and the physical body. The Soul is the part of us that existed before our birth and will continue to exist long after our physical form has passed. It is the immortal essence that carries our true identity, our deepest wisdom, and our highest potential.
The Soul is not bound by the limitations of the material world. In the Earth School, where time, space, and duality prevail, the Soul is the most noble and elevated aspect of our being. It carries within it the intentions of harmony, cooperation, reverence for life, and the desire to contribute to the greater good. This part of us operates from a place of deep love and wisdom, ever aligned with the highest universal truths.
Every Soul has the capacity to be a great Soul. It is our life’s purpose to align our personality with the intentions of the Soul — to embody those same values of harmony, cooperation, and reverence for life in our thoughts, actions, and choices. When we align our personality with our Soul, we become channels for its higher wisdom, and our lives begin to reflect the authentic power of the Great Spirit in the world.
This alignment is not a distant ideal, but a practical path that each of us can walk. When we are receptive to the intentions of the Soul and let it flow through us, it is as though the breath of a musician through a flute, creating a beautiful, harmonious expression of life. In these moments, when we live in alignment with our Soul, we cannot tell where the personality ends and the Soul begins — they are in perfect harmony.
The Soul is the higher Self, a part of us that exists beyond the limitations of the physical body. It transcends the boundaries of our individual ego, offering us access to unlimited potential and a greater understanding of the interconnectedness of all things. Through our Soul, we experience a connection to everything — to the past, present, and future, to all people, and to the very seed/fabric of existence itself.
While we are in the Earth School, our task is to integrate the wisdom of the Soul into our everyday lives. The personality, shaped by our experiences, is our tool for bringing the Soul’s intentions into physical reality. By becoming the personality that aligns with the Soul, we cultivate Authentic Power — the power that comes from living with intentionality, purpose, and a deep reverence for the sacredness of life.
The Soul’s purpose is to evolve, to grow, and to learn from every energetic shape it takes. It is through our experiences — both the joyous and the challenging — that the Soul refines itself, gaining greater wisdom and understanding. And as we move closer to living in harmony with the Soul, we begin to see that everything we do matters. Every thought, every choice, every action, ripples out in ways we may not immediately see, but that have profound effects on ourselves, on the world, and beyond.
When we pass from this life, we our Soul is reunited with the fullness of Great Spirit, experiencing the depth of who we truly are, and seeing with clarity the effects of every action, every thought, and every interaction throughout our life. We see how the ripples of our choices have touched the lives of others and how we have contributed to the ongoing evolution of the Soul.
In that moment, we understand that our true essence is infinite, that the power of our Soul was always there, guiding us, even when we could not see it because it was blocked by worldly conditioning. This understanding becomes a lesson — a realization that every moment spent in alignment with our true nature is the key to experiencing the full beauty and power of our Soul’s Purpose.
Simply put, the soul is the evolving aspect of our consciousness — it's the part of us that drives the journey toward greater wisdom, love, and personal fulfillment.
Key elements of this definition include:
1. Immortal and Timeless: The Soul is the eternal essence that existed before our birth and will continue to exist after our physical death. It is not bound by the constraints of time, space, or matter.
2. The Highest, Most Noble Part of Ourselves: The Soul represents the most elevated aspect of who we are, connected to universal principles of love, wisdom, harmony, and reverence for life.
3. Powerful and Purposeful: The Soul is purpose-driven, and it evolves through our experiences in the earth school. Its purpose is to grow and express higher truths, aligning us with our greater potential.
4. Alignment with the Soul’s Intentions: Our task in this life is to align our personality with the Soul. This alignment happens by embracing the Soul’s values — such as cooperation, harmony, and reverence for life — and allowing those intentions to guide our actions.
5. Living with Authentic Power: The Soul gives us access to authentic power, a power rooted in our true nature, not in external achievements or validation. When the personality and Soul are in harmony, we express our fullest potential.
6. Infinite Interconnection: Through the Soul, we are deeply connected to all of life, transcending individual ego and seeing ourselves as part of a larger, interconnected whole. The Soul understands the rippling effect of every thought, action, and choice.
7. Reunion and Revelation: After death, the Soul reunites with its fuller essence, and we experience the truth of who we are, seeing how our life’s choices ripple out into eternity. This reveals the profound impact we’ve had on the world and others.
In summary, the soul:
- Is the personal, evolving essence of the individual self;
- Is connected to our emotional, mental, and spiritual experiences in the body;
- Is tied to personal growth, consciousness, and evolution;
- Purpose is to evolve, learn, and grow in wisdom, compassion, and love;
- Evolves across lifetimes, it experiences growth through choices;
- Provides inner guidance for life’s purpose and direction;
- Plays a central role in ethical, moral, and spiritual development;
- Is the part of our individuality that continues its journey, evolving after physical death.
Soul & Spirit Connection
Following a spiritual path in life involves aligning the personality with the wisdom of the soul while understanding that we are part of something far greater than ourselves—the Great Spirit, or Universal Consciousness.
The soul is the unique, evolving essence of each individual, seeking to grow in wisdom and love. The spirit, on the other hand, is the universal life force that connects all things and transcends individuality. Both are interconnected, with the spirit providing the foundation for the soul’s journey, and the soul striving to realize its highest potential through experiences in different energetic formations, including but not limited to the material world.
