“You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.” – C.S. Lewis
We live in a world that tells us our value is tied to what we look like, what we own, and how we appear to others. But if we pause for a moment and let Lewis’s words sink in, we’re reminded of a deeper truth: you are not your body. You are a soul—an infinite, timeless being—temporarily walking around in a physical vessel.
Seeing Beyond the Surface
When you identify only with your body, your life can become a constant loop of comparison, competition, and fear of change. The body ages. It changes shape. It’s vulnerable to illness and injury. If your worth depends on it, you’ll always feel insecure.
But the soul? The soul is untouched by wrinkles, untouched by scars, untouched by anything the outside world can throw at it. When you see yourself as a soul first, your perspective shifts—you’re no longer bound by the temporary. You’re connected to the eternal.
Why the Soul Perspective Changes Everything
Seeing yourself as a soul invites peace into your life. Challenges become opportunities for growth rather than threats to your identity. Relationships deepen because you connect with others at a level beyond appearances. Life’s uncertainties feel less terrifying when you remember that your essence is unshakable.
This shift doesn’t mean you ignore your body—it means you care for it as a cherished home, not as the definition of who you are.
Living from the Soul Level
You can start today:
- Meditate or sit in stillness to remember you’re more than your thoughts or flesh.
- Practice gratitude not just for physical comforts, but for unseen blessings like love, wisdom, and joy.
- Make choices from alignment—ask, “What would my soul want here?”
These simple acts can help you live less from the surface and more from the core.
A Final Thought
Your body is temporary, but your soul is timeless. Care for your body, yes—but live for your soul. Because one day, the body will return to the earth, but the soul will continue its journey.
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