joustosYes, of course, I am a bit unsure what Elizabeth means by this,
and its very easy to get too intricate. But for me, it is that
aspect of the conscious mind we consider to be the "I", or the
seat of awareness. Typically this is conflated with memory, which
i consider to be something else. Memory is more like a subtle body.
Memory extracts pure moods and essences, but memories are then mostly
forgotten; but can at times be recalled when required for purpose.
But the soul is a summary of the moods and intention of purpose of
the personality. The word spirit is perhaps synonymous, but can also
be seen as the local and immediate aspect of the soul, in the present
whereas the soul itself is a broader concept. My spirit today might
be a bit tired, but my soul is always seeking truth.
No two souls can thus ever be identical in features, nor can they
be identical in awareness. I can never be you, and you can never be me.
As a mystic I accept reincarnation, but Elizabeth, if I recall correctly
is not convinced of reincarnation.
My own soul, for example is motivated by a thirst for truth.
But not only the truth of logic and math, but also that of ethic
and aesthetic. But the unification of all of these is a primary
quest for me.
For this soul of mine, is concerned with body only as an
expression of temporary aesthetic value, and material possessions are
only worthwhile if they can enhance the souls of all beings.
So souls can change. But it is seldom a quick or easy thing to achieve,
the majority of such effects being quite mysterious. The soul is
thus balanced between the paradox of free will and determinism.
New souls can come into existence. They can even be annihilated.
So part of their essence has to be considered beyond logic and math.
