If we see human consciousness comprising of more than just a personality (often referred to as the lower nature), the existence of a higher consciousness or Higher Self could be considered that of the soul.
Our soul experiences life on the physical plane through our body, it can be perceived as a ‘vehicle’ or ‘outer agent’ for the soul.
We are an expression of the soul’s consciousness; the personality is its ambassador on Earth and the soul controls our expression on the physical plane. An understanding of our soul’s purpose on Earth not only conveys insights into the work we are here to accomplish, but it also provides input as to our potential health and wellbeing. Are we listening to its message?
Ignoring Messages
Over the years we have become cluttered with destructive emotions and beliefs that obscure our genuine self, we have lost awareness of who we truly are; our inner true self is hidden. It therefore harder to hear the messages the soul is constantly transmitting to our personalities.
Although the soul is in charge, communicating with the personality can be challenging as the personality, compromised by its level of awareness, puts up barriers and the soul’s promptings are often met with resistance.
In trying to ensure the personality recognises, accepts, and responds to its message, pain (which may be physical or emotional) and illness may be the soul’s only avenue of expression. If these messages are continually ignored, disharmony is likely to result, eventually impacting the physical body adversely. When these messages are heard, they draw notice to something within us that is out of balance and needs our attention.
There is a greater chance of harmony and emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being when these messages are received, assimilated, and acted upon. Suffering originates from an imbalance between the personality and a higher frequency version of ourselves.
A High Frequency Barometer
Fortunately, we possess a ‘self-balancing system’ which warns us when something is wrong. Messages act as indicators, cautioning us to shed dysfunctional emotions or break free of beliefs that no longer serve our personal development. Perhaps we need to slow down and examine elements of our lives that may not be working. Sometimes we forget or just don’t know who we really are (from a higher perspective). We may not be following our true purpose in life, and illness may occur to draw our awareness to or remind us of these things.
Following our messages is not always easy – they can prompt us to face an uncomfortable situation and we so often feel the cost of changing is too high and settle for less. Whatever the feeling, our bodies loyally mirror our beliefs. Continually observing our well-being status as a sort of barometer to monitor our alignment with our higher-self is the best course of action every time – it will always improve our well-being.
Illness as a Teacher
Being unwell is a valuable experience for the personality, it is an opportunity to connect to who you are at a higher consciousness, a signal to readdress elements of our life. However, it may not necessarily lead to a full physical recovery – ultimately it is the soul’s decision. Illness and pain should be seen as a signal to readdress elements of our life, rather than something that happens to us by chance – teachers which serve as a productive and useful purpose.
Hopefully sickness will one day be viewed constructively by humanity and the medical establishment as an opportunity rather than a weakness.
A Fusion of Body and Soul
Today, many people are recognising they are more than just a physical body, that our existing health system (the NHS) is not entire in its approach. Rather than trying to fit ourselves into a health model which does not include all we are, a new model is needed which encompasses us as ‘energy beings’ and strives to create balance within our souls.
Imagine a society where all people are integrated on a mind, body, emotional and soul level.
It is our consciousness that participates in the continuous creation of either health or illness. The choice is ours; our bodies can be the victim of our personalities or the highest expression of our soul’s energy. Are you in alignment with your Higher Self?
Article by – Debbie Sellwood
Article published in More to Life – Edition 66
