The Divine Spirit Soul
What is the spirit and soul?
- spir·it noun /ˈspirit/ The nonphysical part of a person that is the seat of emotions and character; the soul - we seek a harmony between body and spirit
- soul noun /sōl/
- The spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal
- A person's moral or emotional nature or sense of identity
- - in the depths of her soul, she knew he would betray her
- The essence of something
- - integrity is the soul of intellectual life
- es·sence noun /ˈesəns/
2. A property or group of properties of something without which it would not exist or be what it is
3. Something that exists; in particular, a spiritual entity- the position that names express essences
- Google Search Definition
Understanding the essence of the spirit soul
This brings me to the Universal Law of Duality. We live in a world of opposites. Good and bad, happy and sad, up and down... all opposites. Things being opposite provides the balance needed to live in a stable universe. As we learned when we "discovered" fractals and the cosmic mirrors, everything is a reflection of everything else on both a larger and smaller scale. I believe that the Soul is a reflection of the spirit and the essence of spirit lives in the soul. I believe that the soul lives in the body as an extension of the spirit, making it a branch of the Tree of Life that we are all connected to in the most divine way. The Spirit of the Universe, the collective consciousness, feeds the body the energy it needs to survive. It gives us all the heart beat we all need to live and explains the pulse is the first sign of life.
The ancient spirit soul understanding
"The concept of the Ka and the Ba is an ancient one which is not so easy to understand for our western minds. The ancient Egyptians regarded the human being as made up of five different elements; the Ba, the Ka, the Akh, the Name and the Shadow.
It is almost impossible to translate the concept into our words, but try to think of it as the 'creative power in any being, wether human or divine'. The word 'sustenance' has also been used as description. It is not quite to be equaled to our concept of the 'soul'.
It was thought that the creator god Khnum created a person´s Ka when he created the person on his potter´s wheel. The Ka then followed the person like a shadow or a double all through life, but when the person died, the Ka returned to its heavenly abode. It was also dependent on food offerings, either real ones or carved as depictions on tomb walls. Unlike the Ba, the Ka was not thought to eat these offerings, but to assimilate their energy in the same way that the cult statues of the gods 'assimilated' the energy from the offerings set before them.
In daily life, when giving food or drink to someone, the ancient Egyptians often used the phrase: For your Ka to observe the life-giving energy of the Ka.
The Ba refers to all those non-physical qualities that make up the personality of a human. But it also has to do with power - and gods as well as humans can have a Ba. Certain deities were even described as being the Ba of another god, i.e. the Ba of Re was the Benu bird at Heliopolis, and the Apis bull was considered the Ba of Osiris.
An important function of the Ba was to make it possible for the deceased to leave his tomb and rejoin his Ka. As the pysical body could no longer do this, the Ba, transformed into a bird with a human head, which could fly between the tomb and the underworld. It was also believed that the Ba could take on any form it chose, and that it had to reunite with the deceased every night in order for the deceased person to live forever and become an Akh; an ancestor.
So the Ba was very much attached to the physical body, contrary to the concept of the soul or the spirit. It was even thought that the Ba had physical needs, like food and water. "- Ancient Egyptian Religion
- The Ka
It is almost impossible to translate the concept into our words, but try to think of it as the 'creative power in any being, wether human or divine'. The word 'sustenance' has also been used as description. It is not quite to be equaled to our concept of the 'soul'.
It was thought that the creator god Khnum created a person´s Ka when he created the person on his potter´s wheel. The Ka then followed the person like a shadow or a double all through life, but when the person died, the Ka returned to its heavenly abode. It was also dependent on food offerings, either real ones or carved as depictions on tomb walls. Unlike the Ba, the Ka was not thought to eat these offerings, but to assimilate their energy in the same way that the cult statues of the gods 'assimilated' the energy from the offerings set before them.
In daily life, when giving food or drink to someone, the ancient Egyptians often used the phrase: For your Ka to observe the life-giving energy of the Ka.
- The Ba
The Ba refers to all those non-physical qualities that make up the personality of a human. But it also has to do with power - and gods as well as humans can have a Ba. Certain deities were even described as being the Ba of another god, i.e. the Ba of Re was the Benu bird at Heliopolis, and the Apis bull was considered the Ba of Osiris.
An important function of the Ba was to make it possible for the deceased to leave his tomb and rejoin his Ka. As the pysical body could no longer do this, the Ba, transformed into a bird with a human head, which could fly between the tomb and the underworld. It was also believed that the Ba could take on any form it chose, and that it had to reunite with the deceased every night in order for the deceased person to live forever and become an Akh; an ancestor.
So the Ba was very much attached to the physical body, contrary to the concept of the soul or the spirit. It was even thought that the Ba had physical needs, like food and water. "- Ancient Egyptian Religion
The Aura
"In the temporary use of language there is the word "Aura", but the meaning can be quite different. For many people, the Aura is only the radiance of human beings. For scientists, it is a concrete, existing energy field that surround living creatures. The Aura is formed by subtle color radiances which surround the body of a human being. These radiances can be perceived by a psychic. Each color signifies a certain vibration which has different meanings.
The Aura, which is connected with the activity of the chakra (Sanskrit for "energy wheel"), reflects the individual state of consciousness. In that case, the colors of the Aura give us information about the quality of consciousness, as well as one's emotions, thoughts, abilities and the vital energies of a person.
The history of Auras goes far back into the past. Natural tribes, the Christian Mystics of the Middle Ages, painters, and artists of all ages have shown the Aura in a radiant, shining ray of lights around human being, animal or plant. This information, which can be perceived by sensitive and psychic people, has been researched and proved scientifically in the last decades. Modern scientists measure the Aura as a electromagnetic field around living creatures."
- Aura Imaging
The Aura, which is connected with the activity of the chakra (Sanskrit for "energy wheel"), reflects the individual state of consciousness. In that case, the colors of the Aura give us information about the quality of consciousness, as well as one's emotions, thoughts, abilities and the vital energies of a person.
The history of Auras goes far back into the past. Natural tribes, the Christian Mystics of the Middle Ages, painters, and artists of all ages have shown the Aura in a radiant, shining ray of lights around human being, animal or plant. This information, which can be perceived by sensitive and psychic people, has been researched and proved scientifically in the last decades. Modern scientists measure the Aura as a electromagnetic field around living creatures."
- Aura Imaging
My making of a soul theory
The potters wheel of Khnum can be viewed as the energy wheel, or chakras, which link different aspects of Spirit into the Soul into living bodies that keep them going. This is the energy that flows through us that keeps us alive. All things are in motion and the movement of spinning is nothing but the essence of flower of life in motion. If anything were to be still, of course it would stop. The flower of life is the beginning of creation of all things, and if it were to stop, well, wouldn't all things that exist stop, including life? Look at the galaxies, the stars, the planets, the moon,... now think of the flower of life. Wouldn't it make sense and be easy to understand that everything isn't floating in nothingness, but individual flowers of life that are a part of the flower of life grid and that that grid is our "safety net" that keeps us alive if we look at the universe from that perspective? That makes all of the sense in the world to me. Think about it. Everything has to be connected spirit to live, to even move. That just sheds more light on the fact that our planet is indeed a living body that we live upon, just like the cells in our body live within us. It is an equal opposite isn't it?
The essence of spirit, or electromagnetic energy, radiates in everything and can be seen the the "glow" around our planet, the "glow" of the sun, and all other "bodies" of matter. So, Why wouldn't be visible in the human being? That's where the aura comes in, and to when you get to the source point of this aura, you have at the core the chakras.
I believe that the crown chakra is the point of origin, the place where the soul enters and leaves the body. Why wouldn't it be? The brain is "command central", and why wouldn't a divine creator make the portal of entry the the CEO of the body? and doesn't the brain have more electromagnetic energy flowing through it than any other part of the body? Then, a system of systematic and precisely calculated "accelerator points" must be in place to keep this energy flowing and give it a secondary command over the body. I believe that the chakras begin from the "bottom" and rise to the top because
"the aura is the essence of the spirit and the soul."
Ma'atkare
The Chakras
"Your Chakras directly link to Your Energy, more correctly they are made of it!
Chakra is the widely accepted ancient term that we still use today and at its simplest level it describes the motion of the energy at certain points around the body, more specifically where two or more energy streams meet.
The Ancient Mystics ‘saw’ these energy centers and named them Chakras, as they likened the motion to that of a turning wheel or a spinning disc. There is a slight variation in positioning but by and large we tend to work with the Major Seven Chakras, though there are many more.
These main seven Chakras are located along the length of the spine, if you imagine the human body stood upright, the first Chakra or Base Chakra is located at the base of the spine. The Sacral Chakra is next in the lower ‘belly’ area, below the navel, the Solar Plexus rests just above the navel area.
Then we come to the Heart Chakra, which is located as the name suggests around the heart. The Throat Chakra is next and then we move on to the chakras of the head.
Most people have heard of this next Chakra or more precisely of its’ name; the ‘Third Eye’ which sits in the mid forehead region. Last but by no means least, is the Crown Chakra which rests at the very top of your head.
These energy centers are not just facing forwards, they affect both front and back and around the area – So the Throat Chakra for example does not just relate to the throat but also to the neck.
Actually they are 3 dimensional. Imagine they are a bit like miniature suns with rays of energy coming from them in all directions. The suns’ rays radiate out in all directions, all the way around, well so it is with the Chakras.
They are even more diverse than that as they not only radiate out energy but they take it in too.
Although you cannot see them with the naked eye and most people can’t touch or feel them you can become much more aware of them. I firmly believe it is an advantage to be more aware of your Chakra energy, especially when you realize how it links with not just your physical body but your emotions and mental activity too. I haven’t even started on the links to your inner self, your spirit and your soul!
Just because the term was used thousands of years ago does not mean that it does not relate to you and I today – it does! It has been discovered in our relatively recent history that each of the seven main Chakras just ‘so happens’ to coincide with an area of the body with a major nerve plexus and can also be linked to specific endocrine glands.
Without getting too technical your endocrine glands are responsible for secreting your hormones directly into your bloodstream. The hormones are often called ‘chemical messengers’ and are vitally important to your every day functioning and growth.
Each of the seven Chakras has an individual color attributed to it. This is not by chance or random choice as each color is proven to have its own frequency and the colors attributed to the Chakras correspond with the vibration of the energy center itself.
After all, energy is all about frequency, vibration, resonance; whether that is in pulses or waves.
Each of the Chakras also has its’ own associations with your physical health, your psychological wellbeing, even character traits and personality types. They hold a wealth of information that you no doubt are currently not consciously aware of!"
- AurasAndChakras.com
Chakra is the widely accepted ancient term that we still use today and at its simplest level it describes the motion of the energy at certain points around the body, more specifically where two or more energy streams meet.
The Ancient Mystics ‘saw’ these energy centers and named them Chakras, as they likened the motion to that of a turning wheel or a spinning disc. There is a slight variation in positioning but by and large we tend to work with the Major Seven Chakras, though there are many more.
These main seven Chakras are located along the length of the spine, if you imagine the human body stood upright, the first Chakra or Base Chakra is located at the base of the spine. The Sacral Chakra is next in the lower ‘belly’ area, below the navel, the Solar Plexus rests just above the navel area.
Then we come to the Heart Chakra, which is located as the name suggests around the heart. The Throat Chakra is next and then we move on to the chakras of the head.
Most people have heard of this next Chakra or more precisely of its’ name; the ‘Third Eye’ which sits in the mid forehead region. Last but by no means least, is the Crown Chakra which rests at the very top of your head.
These energy centers are not just facing forwards, they affect both front and back and around the area – So the Throat Chakra for example does not just relate to the throat but also to the neck.
Actually they are 3 dimensional. Imagine they are a bit like miniature suns with rays of energy coming from them in all directions. The suns’ rays radiate out in all directions, all the way around, well so it is with the Chakras.
They are even more diverse than that as they not only radiate out energy but they take it in too.
Although you cannot see them with the naked eye and most people can’t touch or feel them you can become much more aware of them. I firmly believe it is an advantage to be more aware of your Chakra energy, especially when you realize how it links with not just your physical body but your emotions and mental activity too. I haven’t even started on the links to your inner self, your spirit and your soul!
Just because the term was used thousands of years ago does not mean that it does not relate to you and I today – it does! It has been discovered in our relatively recent history that each of the seven main Chakras just ‘so happens’ to coincide with an area of the body with a major nerve plexus and can also be linked to specific endocrine glands.
Without getting too technical your endocrine glands are responsible for secreting your hormones directly into your bloodstream. The hormones are often called ‘chemical messengers’ and are vitally important to your every day functioning and growth.
Each of the seven Chakras has an individual color attributed to it. This is not by chance or random choice as each color is proven to have its own frequency and the colors attributed to the Chakras correspond with the vibration of the energy center itself.
After all, energy is all about frequency, vibration, resonance; whether that is in pulses or waves.
Each of the Chakras also has its’ own associations with your physical health, your psychological wellbeing, even character traits and personality types. They hold a wealth of information that you no doubt are currently not consciously aware of!"
- AurasAndChakras.com
The Kundalini
"What is Kundalini?
Kundalini is a term from the yogic tradition for the power of the Divine. It is Kundalini who creates the universe and knows Its Self as Creator. Kundalini has been called “the face of God.” Just as we recognize someone by his or her face we recognize the Divine by Its power of Consciousness, Kundalini. It is Kundalini that clothes the formless in form, that gives the Absolute a face to adore, a presence to inspire, traditions to revere and a body of wisdom to serve and guide. She is the esoteric goal of all yogas, the awakened mind of the thatagatas and the transcendent vision of saints and sages. By knowing Her, all is known and life becomes suffused with ananda - sublime joy. The source of that joy is our very own Self, forever present, nearer than our breath, waiting in Stillness to be revealed. Drown the ordinary ego-mind in Stillness if you truly want to know the Knower.
The Eastern traditions revere Kundalini as a Goddess, the Great Mother who gives birth to all that is. She is seen as taking on limitations, contracting and condensing to form the material world. She is the essential energy, more fundamental than nuclear power, that is the basis of who we are and all that we experience. When our limited mind is infused with Her transcendent power of Consciousness we know directly the truth of our unity with the Divine and all Its creation. Every spiritual tradition has its name for Kundalini - Holy Spirit, Grace, Shekhinah, Anima, Chi, Bodhicitta- and every saint and mystic has known Her blessing. Seekers on all paths need Her grace to succeed on their journeys. For this reason shamans, yogis, monks, priests, nuns and aspirants of all types approach Her as suppliants. Being the Great Mother, the Great Lover, She’s willing to take whatever shape and bare whatever name Her children wish to use as they bow to Her.
Kundalini is often used to refer to the power of the Divine present in each person. She has two aspects. One maintains the entire existence of our body, mind and spirit. The other aspect, considered dormant, is the power of Consciousness to know the Divine in Its infinitude as Self. This potential power, innate to all of us, can propel our awareness from the paltry limitations of individual existence, with all its wants and needs and deficiencies, to Unity Consciousness - the sublime awareness of our Divine Self, infinite and all-encompassing. Symbolized by a coiled serpent asleep in the center of earthbound consciousness, this aspect of Kundalini awaits the great awakening, the most profoundly important event in the long life of the soul, a life that extends over countless cycles of physical birth and death." - The Soul's Journey
Kundalini is a term from the yogic tradition for the power of the Divine. It is Kundalini who creates the universe and knows Its Self as Creator. Kundalini has been called “the face of God.” Just as we recognize someone by his or her face we recognize the Divine by Its power of Consciousness, Kundalini. It is Kundalini that clothes the formless in form, that gives the Absolute a face to adore, a presence to inspire, traditions to revere and a body of wisdom to serve and guide. She is the esoteric goal of all yogas, the awakened mind of the thatagatas and the transcendent vision of saints and sages. By knowing Her, all is known and life becomes suffused with ananda - sublime joy. The source of that joy is our very own Self, forever present, nearer than our breath, waiting in Stillness to be revealed. Drown the ordinary ego-mind in Stillness if you truly want to know the Knower.
The Eastern traditions revere Kundalini as a Goddess, the Great Mother who gives birth to all that is. She is seen as taking on limitations, contracting and condensing to form the material world. She is the essential energy, more fundamental than nuclear power, that is the basis of who we are and all that we experience. When our limited mind is infused with Her transcendent power of Consciousness we know directly the truth of our unity with the Divine and all Its creation. Every spiritual tradition has its name for Kundalini - Holy Spirit, Grace, Shekhinah, Anima, Chi, Bodhicitta- and every saint and mystic has known Her blessing. Seekers on all paths need Her grace to succeed on their journeys. For this reason shamans, yogis, monks, priests, nuns and aspirants of all types approach Her as suppliants. Being the Great Mother, the Great Lover, She’s willing to take whatever shape and bare whatever name Her children wish to use as they bow to Her.
Kundalini is often used to refer to the power of the Divine present in each person. She has two aspects. One maintains the entire existence of our body, mind and spirit. The other aspect, considered dormant, is the power of Consciousness to know the Divine in Its infinitude as Self. This potential power, innate to all of us, can propel our awareness from the paltry limitations of individual existence, with all its wants and needs and deficiencies, to Unity Consciousness - the sublime awareness of our Divine Self, infinite and all-encompassing. Symbolized by a coiled serpent asleep in the center of earthbound consciousness, this aspect of Kundalini awaits the great awakening, the most profoundly important event in the long life of the soul, a life that extends over countless cycles of physical birth and death." - The Soul's Journey