Some Thoughts on Soul....

On this Easter, and with news of friends who have "lost" loved ones... I suggest that we do not "lose" them but are separated for a time. This is NOT wishful thinking for me. With my understanding of various sacred texts in all faiths, the message is clear. We exist beyond THIS life. This is not THE life.

Consider words on the soul from Baha'u'llah (www.bahaullah.com)... "Know thou of a truth that the soul, after its separation from the body, will continue to progress until it attaineth the presence of God, in a state and condition which neither the revolution of ages and centuries, nor the changes and chances of this world, can alter."

Here are some things I glean from these choice and beautiful words.

First, "After its separation from the body..." ... hmmmmm, so we are not our bodies. While I think that we should treat our bodies with the respect and love they deserve. They are gifts to us, each. Still, we are not our bodies. We are not defined by their attributes.

Second, we do not die. Wow, the scared texts speak of a time when death is no more. I do not believe that this refers to our bodies, but to the fact that once we realize THIS truth, we fully understand that there is no death. We transform. We do not die.

Third, we continue to progress. I love this. No clouds and harps. Progress. We continue to progress. I do so love this.

What this says to me is that our souls are truly impervious to the changes and chances of this world. When my father manifested Alzheimer Disease, a wise and dear friend said to me... "remember Barry that your father has a mind, a body and a soul... as his body and mind give way, his soul always knows and understands". In the closing hours of my father's time in this world, this became gloriously obvious to me. In his last few minutes, in particular, he clearly sent a message to me that all is OK... not one iota of doubt in his or my soul.

Love to all my friends of all faiths and none. May this Easter bring renewal.

Peace.

Barry G.
The Unity Guy