Physical Bodies on Earth
We are on this earth, in our physical bodies, because our souls have things to learn that we could not learn in any other way. It is through our physical body and the physical world that we can experience life. Purely spiritual beings are just that - they are in a state of being rather than doing – in a place that is beyond the limitations of time and space.
But when we incarnate on the physical plane, we are automatically subject to the laws of physics and the world of dualities. In this place, we know what happiness is because we have experienced sadness, and we understand the value and power of light because we have known darkness.
Knowing this, we have the opportunity to let ourselves be spiritual beings having a physical experience.
There is no pain in the spiritual realm, because we know we are one with the limitless source of the universe. But here, in the material realm, our sense of limitation and separation allows us to feel our emotions and to learn about love, forgiveness, and compassion.
We go from a spiritual state of oneness to learning how to be in relationship with people who are different and distinct individuals. We learn to understand ourselves through our relationships with the world around us—its seasons and landscapes, challenges and opportunities.
And through our journey to find our place among so many others, we begin to recognize our own glimmer of light in a constellation of stars.
Once we remember that we are spiritual beings, we can revel in the experience of being human while knowing we are all connected. We can live from the place of oneness while truly appreciating the beauty of diversity, the bittersweet feel of love and loss, and the elation of triumph over challenges and adversity.
It is through these opposites that we experience life itself, and we can ride through the dark times with the understanding that it will help us to appreciate the light of life and love and spirit more fully.
We are here now because we made the choice to experience an earth life, so now we can choose to enjoy the journey as completely as possible.
What do you think?
I would like to experience a bit more of the joy side, myself....peace.
ReplyDeleteTrue that!! don't have to let physical experience define or determine who we are.. stand in truth...Goodness and Love!!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely an interesting concept, one I hadn't considered before in terms of physicality.
ReplyDelete" We go from a spiritual state of oneness to learning how to be in relationship with people who are different and distinct individuals. We learn to understand ourselves through our relationships with the world around us—its seasons and landscapes, challenges and opportunities.
ReplyDeleteAnd through our journey to find our place among so many others, we begin to recognize our own glimmer of light in a constellation of stars "
...I especially liked this OM because it explained, itomy mind, the relation of the spiritual self to the human self. We try to remain spiritual but we cannot disconnect from the human side of us, and it is for a purpose.
I do feel you, Tammy. it seems like the little time we are in the spirit, is not enough, as we must go back into the human side to do our work.
ReplyDeleteI wish for you more jioy, laughter, and peace...
Thanks for the read...
Nia..You said a mouth full! This is an answer for me to a question I had yesterday. That's how good God is to me. lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharng this with me....I always love your point of view.
Adrienne...it is news to me, and news that makes so much sense. I've read it several times...and it is still sinking in.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you could feel this OM...THANKS
what has nabbed me particularly is the fact that we chose to be here. i've always believed that we chose who we would be and our roles in life. i believe we made plans with spirits in heaven that would eventually turn out to be our life partner. but somehow through sin, we lost the knowledge and purpose. i don't know exactly how it works, but my son and daughter (my ex's daughter, i should say) seem as though they've been here before.
ReplyDelete....Cosmically speaking, it is possible that we all have. Just saying...lol
ReplyDeletebut the dynamics of physicality and spirituality is so vast..I can't understand it all. lol I'm just going/moving towards soemthing 'great'.
That's my truth..and I'm sticking to it. DOn't ask me any of the particulars, cuz I might mess it up. I'm just a stranger here, tryna find my way...lol
I love studying all aspects of life, though. And, I like hearing where your head goes...lol
No doubt I believe we are spiritual and physical beings just like the example we had in Christ on earth. Isn't it wonderful that we have this opportunity, this gift of life to express our divinity and humaness-ness? lol I'm up for meeting the challenge. How about you?
ReplyDeleteyes ma'am I am...
ReplyDeleteThanks..you always help me see a brighter side....winking