Only our soul can guide us towards our true destiny: the life we were meant to live when we were born. Often referred to as our true, authentic self, our soul knows what kind of life will make us feel whole and complete. Unfortunately, for most of us, this original, natural, self, has been buried under layer upon layer of social conditioning, programming and learned, “unnatural” behaviour, responses, desires and needs.

Instead of an authentic self we have a false self, a self that suits the requirements of others and the larger society we are a part of. If we are ever to fulfill our true potential, feel whole and complete within ourselves, or reach enlightenment, we need to begin searching for our “lost” soul. Read the rest of this entry »