Soul

I read an interesting definition of "soul" today. It said that "the soul's primary function is relationship." The relationship between the ego (our physical self) and the inner world (our spirit) is the most important relationship of all. If the relationship between our physical self and our spiritual self is broken then the relationship with other people and God are impossible. The soul is the living connection of us that puts together our spiritual and physical self. Without care for the soul we are lost, with no direction and we become depressed, angry, bitter, and helpless. We begin to seek the connection of relationship through something else, some addiction, through the pathological love and trust relationshp with an object or fantasy.

"Don't be bluffed into silence by the threats of bullies. There's nothing they can do to your soul, your core being. Save your fear for God, who holds your entire life—body and soul—in his hands.

Matthew 10:28

Let go of your ego, your physical self, that would like to tell you are your possessions, other people's opinions, or your title. This can do nothing to, or for your soul. Allow your soul to make the relationship with your spirit possible and more important. Let soul make the relationship with your ego a servant to your spirit. Your soul is the core of your being that God holds. It is the part of you that cries out each day "connect to spirit," "God is right here with you!" When we do not attend to our soul, we attempt to fill our lives with something that will imitate and feel like love and trust. We want so desperately want to count on something to make us feel good and make relationships feel right. We need to take time to nurture our souls. Time for silence. Time for reflection. Time for connection with what is real. Time alone with God. Care for you soul today. Make your relationship with yourself and God "right." Then you can place all of your other relationships in the right perspective.

Namaste'