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Originally Posted by Siemens
We are souls that deliberately incarnated on this planet to make experiences that are possible only in the physis. Does it even make sense to lead a spiritual life, focus on spiritual themes, and practice spiritual techniques like meditation, when we, as souls, incarnated in the physis with the intention to experience the physis? Shouldn’t we rather be focused on material things?
Aren’t these spiritual activities things that we could do when we are dead and in the beyond? I mean, for what reason did we incarnate in the physis when we then orient ourselves back toward the non-physis were we actually came from?
Since we can be spiritual when we are in the beyond, wouldn’t it be much more plausible to utilize the material life for material experiences? Shouldn’t we here on earth focus on consumerism, worldly pleasure, ego, individualism, and occupational success - or why do we even incarnate?
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We all seek happiness. Many people look for happiness in consumerism, worldly pleasure, ego activities, material success, etc. Do they find the happiness they seek? No. Whatever satisfaction and fulfilment is found in these activities is temporary. The material world is limited so any happiness based on the material world is also limited.
This is why people eventually look within and embark on the spiritual journey. We realise that the material world will never give us what we want. We can enjoy the material world and all that is has to offer, but we do not look to the material world for deeper fulfilment.
The Soul or consciousness seeks self-expression. Incarnating in physical form is a challenge because the physical form is so limited. The spiritual life is the process of identifying with consciousness so that consciousness can express itself through the physical body via the personality. When we become a clear expression of Soul purpose then we find true peace, fulfilment and contentment. All the things which the material world failed to provide.
Peace.