There is a strong body of opinion that views our souls as existing since the beginning of time, and which contends that our earthly existence is but an infinitesimal part of an eternity.
This defies the understanding of most mere mortals, yet it follows logically that immeasurable benefits may be gained by purposefully engaging our souls.
Self-awareness and meaningful communion with one’s soul are privileges bestowed upon only a small proportion of humanity. For the vast majority, we are caught up in the busyness of our lives and are prisoners of the daily rush to survive.
We are also too busy trying to please others, wearing masks and hiding our true selves.
As in most things in life, the growth and development of our wellbeing and contentment, communion with the universe and being in accord with our souls, depend on nourishment, and thrive when nurtured. We would do well to feed our souls.
But what feeds a soul? How can we nourish, engage and commune with our souls? What changes to our lifestyles and attitudes are essential if we are to tune in to the universe?
William Henry Channing suggests that our daily living and attitudes play a significant role in his advice to “live content with small means; seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; study hard; think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common”.
Here are two other views on how to raise levels of consciousness to get closer to healthy communion:
Aaron Lauritsen refers to the “highway of grace” being far more conducive to getting somewhere fast than the “freeway of spite”.
Life Learning advises that we need to outgrow the worlds beneath us to grow “into the worlds above us, realising the higher realms of consciousness within us”.
Not surprisingly, much of the literature about souls and the universe propagates simplicity in life, regular interactions with nature, the arts and creative activities, conservation and health services. Music has a particularly significant role to play in nourishment for the soul, as does healthy sport. There is a strong theme of concern for all life, the environment, our planet and the wellbeing of our fellow humans. Recognition of the interrelationships of all beings and things (plants and animals) is central to the desired communion.
Regarding all of us and what are considered to be essential stepping stones to higher levels of consciousness, are three key elements in our makeup. Without love in the purest sense of the word, authenticity to self and others, and integrity in thoughts and dealings with all, the soul will be starved and communion with the Universe, stifled, William Ward-inspired.
Those immeasurably impactful concepts are supported by the advice from an unknown source which could help to facilitate their realisation.
It contends that we should love without condition, talk without bad intention, give without any reason and, most importantly, care for people without any expectation.
Each life’s journey runs its unique course, but we are all permitted to try to make ours more meaningful. Those who attain the higher levels of consciousness which facilitate feeding of the soul, will be closer to worthwhile communion with the universe.
