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Truths and Illusions

Truths and illusions govern our life, but are largely unconscious. When they are unconscious we usually live more the illusions. By becoming aware of them, we would activate the huge truth potentials that are within us. Illusions are associated with the literal. An illusion is typically a literal or limited fact, perception or reality without reference to the larger reality it is part of. It is therefore a limitation of perception. Illusions are often perpetuated by belief systems and by what or whom people accept as authorities that claim to know the truth.

As we become more psychological we develop the capacity to know and face ourselves as personalities. When we do the individual psychological work we become more aware of ourselves and our perceptions. We develop the inner authority that we rely on. We are more capable then of becoming more universal in our approach to life, grasping and fulfilling our purpose as a contribution to humanity and the planet. The result is increased personality-soul integration.

Almost all human beings, including those on the spiritual path, live the illusion that they are their personalities. Even when we begin to give mental assent to this as an illusion we do not change how we feel about ourselves because we still identify with our form life. As a result we try to live a meaningful life within a context that makes meaning of superficial things that do not touch the heart. We cannot live a truly meaningful life if we believe in real separation or disconnection.

We need to wake up to our essence, which is called soul, and recognize that we are our essence and need to identify with it. When this is done meaning can finally be given to everything that happens and purpose is revealed. This transition from personality to soul identification is a long and arduous journey with many illusionary traps along the way. When we begin to identify with soul there are no immediate dramatic changes, but gradually we add real quality to our lives.

Our human-divine constitution is our path of development and source of creative expression. Without this knowledge, people who want to live a more meaningful life try harder to be good, try to develop more willpower to be able to control more and work at setting and achieving goals; they might also develop an allegiance toward some external authority or devotion toward someone or something outside themselves. These are all prerequisites to the soul journey and take place within personality life. However, at some point we need to go beyond all of these ‘improvement’ strategies if we want to experience and express soul. But we won’t do that without a direct knowledge and experience of ourselves as more than personalities.

All true growth must involve soul and follow universal laws. If it does not, it is a temporary illusion. Without knowledge of soul and universal laws that govern every single aspect of our lives it is not possible to change anything or step out of an illusion – and certainly not the illusion of being our personalities.

Personality growth is often motivated by the idea that we can change our personalities. We cannot, and therefore our efforts are often geared toward creating illusions, without realizing that this is what we are doing. All we can really do is make choices that enable our personality to be more open to, and expressive of, our essence, our soul. Knowing the universal laws and truths of life can help us make wise choices, less self- centred choices that would foster illusions.

 

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Andrew and Bonnie Schneider are now offering personal interactive email coaching for the 4 Level Soul Journey program. Connect weekly with Andrew and Bonnie on how to develop soul consciousness. Read more about this personal coaching from Andrew and Bonnie Schneider by clicking here.