Spirituality is an inside job. In order to love others, you must first honor your soul. Take time for meditation and prayer on a daily basis.
When caring for soul, the first thing to realize is that the soul is not an invisible entity you have no control over. The soul is actually a reflection of whom and what you really are. Although we possess physical bodies and mental attitudes, our deepest connection is to our spiritual source.
The actions you choose affect your face and physical body. When you are kind and honest with people, your face softens. Any lines or wrinkles you see when you look in the mirror, are not what others see. Facial expressions are subconsciously expressed. A sincere smile, and being able to look into someone’s eyes when speaking to them, is noticed when relating to others. Compassionate souls have a youthful appearance and have nothing to hide. Others are drawn to this type of spirit and enjoy being in their comfortable company.
Thomas Moore is a psychotherapist and an American writer of spiritual books. His writings are influenced by Carl Jung and James Hillman. When he was young, he joined a Roman Catholic lay order known as Servites, where he studied philosophy and music. In 1992 he wrote the New York Times best seller entitled, Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life. In it he states, "Soul is not a thing but a quality or dimension of experiencing life and ourselves. It has to do with depth, value, relatedness, heart and personal substance." He goes on to say, "With lives devoid of meaning and purpose, people yearn for something to nourish their souls."
In his book he states that all human ailments come from neglecting symptoms of soul which causes the body to manifest its illnesses. He uses examples of Greek mythology and Etymology, which is the history of words, their origins and how their form and meaning have changed over time.
Negative Relationships
Angry, bitter people usually frown and their face reveals harsh and tense facial expressions. When a person is obsessed with self, and is experiencing resentful thoughts, healthy people will find them unapproachable.
The angry person is not aware of this and is often left standing alone wondering why others do not seek them out. They usually do not have many friends and will prey upon those weaker than themselves by possessing and controlling them with their influence. The unknowing subject usually has low self esteem and fulfills the angry person’s needs by being incapable of making their own decisions. After a while they start to feel powerless to the angry energy and succumb to a life of misery. Trying to please is futile and becomes an exhausting, never-ending full time job.
As the angry person gains power through forcing others to submit, it strengthens the abuser’s hold on them. The unfortunate victim does not realize the angry person always needs someone to lash out on. They constantly seek an audience to sustain their anger and often thrive on the attention. Without the acknowledgment they need, their life will feel small and meaningless.
Abusive relationships are an example of this. The abuser tries to front their angry personalities with deceitful, selfish self-confidence. In order to gain attention, and to fulfill their needs, they will boast of their accomplishments and intelligence, without any consideration to others. So long as they have someone to listen to their rants, the stronger the angry person becomes. They must find someone to exploit in order to build their esteem and false pride. If the attention is withdrawn, the harder and more forceful they must present themselves. In some cases, the only thing they can do is resort to violence.
Edgar Cayce, 1877-1945, has been called the "sleeping prophet," the "father of holistic medicine," and was the most documented psychic of the 20th century. He was also devoted churchgoer and Sunday school teacher. The majority of Edgar Cayce's readings deal with holistic health and the treatment of illness. Today, people from all walks of life believe and receive physical relief from illnesses or ailments through information given in the readings. The Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) exist worldwide and Edgar Cayce Centers are found in more than 35 countries. There are thousands of Cayce students and more than 300 books written about him.
In one of Edgar Cayce’s readings he states, "The impact of our choices will eventually find expression in the physical, affecting ourselves and our relationships with one another. Spirit is the Life, Mind is the Builder, and the Physical is the Result. The mind focuses that energy into creative (positive) or destructive (negative) avenues of expression."
Caring for Your Soul
It is imperative to protect your soul and uphold your positive energy. It is your responsibility to honor yourself and your God-given right to happiness. No one can take this from you. If you find yourself in a situation where you have lost your power and integrity, seek the help you are worthy of. The soul that has been given to you deserves to live with honor and respect. Be kind to yourself and your soul will reward you in turn by feeling at peace and experiencing the love you deserve.
