What feeds your soul?

Some believe that our souls have existed since the beginning of time and that our earthly existence is but an infinitesimal part of eternity.

Most of us are caught up in the business of our lives and are too busy trying to please others, wearing masks and hiding our true selves. But for our wellbeing and contentment and communion with the Universe, we would do well to feed our souls.

But what feeds a Soul? What changes to our lifestyles and attitudes are essential if we are to tune into the Universe? William Henry Channing suggests that we “live content with small means; seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; study hard; think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common”.

Aaron Lauritsen refers to the ‘highway of grace’ being a better way to get somewhere quickly than the ‘freeway of spite’.

LIFE LEARNING advises that we need to outgrow the worlds beneath us to grow into the worlds above us, “realising the higher realms of consciousness within us”. Simplicity in life, regular interactions with nature, the arts and creative activities, conservation and health services, music and sport nourish the Soul.

Concern for all life, the environment, our planet and the wellbeing of our fellow humans shows a recognition of the interrelationships of all beings and things and is central to the desired communion.

Three key elements in our makeup are essential stepping stones to higher levels of consciousness.

Without love in the purest sense of the word, authenticity to self and others, and integrity in thoughts and dealings with all, the Soul will be starved and communion with the Universe, stifled, according to William Ward. Advice from an unknown source is that we should love without condition, talk without bad intention, give without any reason and, most importantly, care for people without any expectation.

Each life’s journey runs its unique course, but we are all permitted to try to make ours more meaningful.