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By: Richard Clark
December 23, 2024


Spirituality the Human Destination: Unraveling the Mysteries of Life
*Embarking on a quest to explore the infinite universe within ourselves is nothing short of exhilarating. This journey, rich with revelations, moments of doubt, and endless growth, challenges us to confront the unknown corners of our existence. Along this path, we begin to unravel the deeper mysteries of life, and at its core, we encounter the elusive and profound concept of "spirit"—the force that drives our consciousness, connects us to the cosmos, and shapes our understanding of reality. As we delve deeper, the lines between the physical, mental, and spiritual worlds blur, offering us glimpses of the boundless potential of our true selves.*
"Spirituality" is a term often misunderstood and misinterpreted across different cultures, philosophies, and belief systems. Despite this, its core essence has consistently sparked human curiosity and deep exploration. But where did this term originate, and why is it defined the way it is today?
This blog aims to strip away the layers of ambiguity surrounding spirituality and shed light on its true meaning. We’ll explore thought-provoking questions such as: What is the spirit, really? Are we simply physical beings with spirits, or spirits experiencing a physical existence? And, perhaps most importantly, how can we distinguish between our human selves and the spirit within us?
1. The In-Depth Understanding of Spirit
What exactly is spirit? In its simplest definition, it’s us—but in a different state of existence. The term "ethereal" often describes this form, pointing to a realm beyond the physical. Spirit and ethereal both refer to a dimension outside of the material world. Across time and cultures, this dimension has been called many names, from the ancient Egyptian "Duet" to more modern interpretations like the "Morontia Realm." Each term attempts to describe a plane of existence where the rules of our earthly reality no longer apply.
But why do we believe so deeply in the concept of spirit? There are many reasons, but one of the most enigmatic is the phenomenon of "Life after Death." This belief isn’t just rooted in comforting thoughts; it stems from the countless stories and experiences shared by those who claim to have encountered it firsthand. These accounts suggest that the spirit is not confined by the limitations of the physical body, hinting at the possibility of continued existence after what we perceive as the end. The persistence of this belief across different cultures and throughout history reflects a deep, innate human curiosity about the nature of our being and the mysteries that await us beyond life.
No matter how one interprets this phenomenon, it’s undeniably fascinating that it exists across cultures and generations, and what’s even more compelling is that there are real people today who claim to have firsthand experience with it. These individuals, often referred to as near-death experiencers or those who've had out-of-body experiences, offer vivid accounts that defy conventional explanations. Their stories range from seeing light-filled realms to meeting deceased loved ones, and while skeptics may question their validity, the sheer consistency of these experiences across different backgrounds is hard to ignore. The fact that we can engage with people who have lived through such events adds an entirely new layer to the conversation about spirit and what happens beyond death, offering intriguing insights into a realm that, for most of us, remains shrouded in mystery.
Now, it’s not our job to determine whether someone’s experience is real or not; rather, it’s our opportunity to use that information to form hypotheses about these events. By examining the details of these experiences and cross-referencing them with what we know about the concept of spirit, we can begin to uncover patterns and correlations. These stories, while subjective, provide valuable data points that allow us to explore the possibility that the spirit exists beyond the physical realm. Through careful analysis, we can attempt to understand the nature of these experiences, whether they reveal something fundamental about the spirit or simply reflect the mind’s response to extraordinary circumstances. Ultimately, this approach helps us build a broader understanding of both the spirit and the mysteries that surround it.
The spirit is often seen as the essential and eternal part of a being—the source of life and consciousness that transcends our tangible existence. While many perceive the concept of spirit as vague or elusive, this is largely because, in most people, the spirit isn’t fully developed. Just as our physical selves are born and grow, the spirit also undergoes a similar journey of growth. The term "born again" symbolizes a pivotal moment where one chooses to release the desires and instincts tied to the physical body—what some might call the animalistic nature—and dedicates their life to spiritual development. This transformation isn’t instant, but as one nurtures the spirit, it evolves. Eventually, through conscious effort and spiritual dedication, there comes a moment of true realization—where you come to know and experience the fullness of your spiritual self.
Understanding the concept of spirit can be akin to comprehending the notion of ‘material.’ Let’s delve deeper into this comparison.
In science, ‘material’ refers to the matter or substance from which everything in our physical universe is made. It encompasses everything we can touch, see, feel, or measure—the tangible world that surrounds us. This material realm is accessible through our senses and can be systematically studied using scientific methods, leading to our profound understanding of physics, chemistry, biology, and even the microscopic worlds that exist all around us. Our exploration of the material has uncovered the intricate workings of atoms, molecules, and cells, revealing the complexity of life and matter in the physical dimension.
Like material, spiritual is a form of matter, just of a different nature, existing beyond the physical realm. The material world is bound by space, time, and measurable properties, but the spiritual, though not physically tangible, is still matter. It is non-local, meaning it exists beyond the limits of space and time, unconstrained by physical laws. There appears to be a gradient between these two realms, moving from the physical into the spiritual through the angelic or ethereal realm, which acts as a bridge or transitional state between material existence and pure spiritual essence.
Let’s take note here for context: the Material Realm, the Angelic Realm, and the Spiritual Realm are all realms in their own right. By all logic, this suggests that these terms describe the unique form of matter present within each realm of existence. Just as the material realm has tangible, physical matter, the angelic and spiritual realms are comprised of their own specific forms of matter—subtle, non-physical, yet equally real within their respective dimensions. This understanding frames the spiritual as not something abstract, but a distinct type of existence with its own properties and laws.
The human mind, an incredible product of billions of years of evolution, is the powerhouse of our consciousness. It is through the mind that we perceive and interpret the world, formulating our experiences, emotions, thoughts, and indeed our very reality.
If we consider that the spirit is the foundation of our existence—our soul—and that the mind is a manifestation of that soul, it follows that the mind itself is imbued with the essence of spirit. This suggests that the mind is not merely a product of neural activity, but rather a conduit through which the spirit interacts with the material world. In this sense, the mind becomes the bridge between our spiritual essence and our physical experience, shaping how we perceive both realms.
Frequencies play a more significant role in this than we often realize. Many accounts of Life after Death experiences consistently mention a deep feeling of love and peace. This recurring theme hints at a deeper connection between the spirit and frequencies, particularly those associated with love and compassion. If we think of love as more than an emotion—something energetic—it can be seen as a frequency, specifically 528Hz, often referred to as the "Love Frequency." This frequency is believed to resonate with the core of the universe, aligning us with the divine source of creation.
When we resonate with this frequency, we become attuned to the true essence of the spirit. Love, compassion, and unity are not just states of mind but frequencies of energy that we can align with. Tuning into 528Hz is said to bring healing, transformation, and spiritual awakening, allowing us to connect to the infinite power of the spirit and the universe.
These deeper states of consciousness, such as during meditation, profound love, or moments of insight, can also be understood as states of frequency. In these elevated moments, our usual thoughts and sensory perceptions fall away, and we attune to higher vibrations. This is why we might feel a deep sense of unity, peace, and timelessness, or encounter profound truths during these experiences. Each of these states reflects a different frequency, and by aligning our mind and spirit with these higher vibrations, we get a glimpse into the spiritual realm.
Thus, the mind isn’t just perceiving spiritual realities in abstract ways; it is attuning to the frequencies of those realities. The more we elevate our mind through love, compassion, and awareness, the more we align with the higher frequencies of the spirit, revealing the true nature of our existence.
Therefore, while the spirit may not be accessible through our traditional senses or scientific instruments, it may very well be accessible through the mind. This line of thought does not contradict the scientific understanding but rather extends it, suggesting that the mind might serve as the bridge between the material and spiritual worlds.

**2. Are We Spirit?**
We are *spirit-ready*. In technology, we often design with the future in mind, using terms like "Wi-Fi ready" or "5G ready" to indicate that a device is capable of supporting future features. Similarly, we are born with the inherent capacity to connect with the spiritual realm. Just as technology is prepared for future upgrades, we are naturally equipped to resonate with the frequencies of love, compassion, and spiritual truth. We are spirit-ready, meaning that the potential to embody the essence of the spirit already exists within us—it simply awaits our conscious choice to nurture and develop it.
Our spiritual growth is not about acquiring something new, but about activating what is already within us. Just as a device becomes fully functional when it connects to a network, we too become aligned with our true purpose when we tap into the spiritual frequencies we were designed to resonate with from the very beginning. This connection allows us to unlock the potential within, aligning our consciousness with higher realms of existence.
**The Difference in Frequencies**: When we think of lower and higher realms, we often imagine them as separate, distinct, and disconnected. However, the spiritual perspective offers a different view—one of interconnectedness and unity. These realms aren’t isolated from one another but operate on different frequencies, which is why we can’t perceive them in our ordinary state. Just as radio stations operate on different wavelengths, the higher and lower realms are distinguished by their vibrational frequencies.
If we ask what truly separates these realms, the answer lies in frequencies. This concept is not only understood by metaphysical beliefs but is also reflected in our sciences. Just as sound, light, and energy operate on different frequencies, so too do spiritual realms. Lower frequencies correspond to our material existence, while higher frequencies align with the spiritual planes. This understanding helps explain why these realms are invisible to us in our physical form—our senses are attuned to the lower vibrations of the material world, but the higher realms vibrate at frequencies beyond our usual perception.
When we die, it is believed that we pass through higher frequencies, such as 437Hz to 528Hz—often referred to as the "love frequency." These higher vibrations are associated with peace, love, and enlightenment, and they resonate with the spiritual realm. At death, our spirit transitions from the lower, denser vibrations of the physical world to the lighter, more refined vibrations of the spiritual realm. This shift in frequency allows us to leave the limitations of the material behind and enter into a higher state of existence, where the essence of who we are continues beyond physical death.
Understanding this gradient of frequencies also explains why, in life, spiritual practices like meditation, love, and compassion help us align with higher realms. These practices elevate our vibrational state, allowing us to momentarily glimpse or connect with the spiritual plane. By tuning into higher frequencies, we begin to access the unseen realms and resonate with the deeper truths of existence, preparing ourselves for the ultimate transition when we cross into the higher vibrational frequencies after death.
Something to ponder—though unsettling for some—is the role that substances, like DMT, play in human culture. In today’s society, drugs are unfortunately a part of many cultural practices. Among the most potent is a compound known as DMT (Dimethyltryptamine), sometimes referred to as the "spirit molecule" due to the profound experiences it induces. If we listen to the stories shared by individuals who have taken DMT, they often describe encounters with otherworldly entities, landscapes, and realms. Applying the concept of frequencies to these experiences, it becomes plausible that DMT alters the frequency of the mind, allowing it to resonate with the higher vibrational planes we’ve discussed.
DMT appears to act as a powerful gateway, temporarily shifting the brain’s frequency into a higher state that aligns more closely with spiritual realms. In these altered states of consciousness, many people report vivid encounters with beings they describe as hyper-real, intelligent entities. Some even claim these beings impart wisdom or guidance that feels beyond the confines of normal human experience. From this perspective, it could be said that these entities are real—not in the material sense, but as inhabitants of the higher vibrational planes that DMT allows the mind to glimpse.
The drug’s ability to change brainwaves and alter perception suggests that it may provide access to the spiritual realm by synchronizing the mind with these higher frequencies. DMT is naturally occurring in the human brain and is thought to be released in large amounts during near-death experiences. This connection adds weight to the idea that the drug may serve as a glimpse into the same higher-frequency dimensions that the spirit encounters after death. The profound sense of unity, love, and timelessness many users describe echoes the reports of those who have had near-death experiences, reinforcing the idea that DMT may temporarily open a portal to these ethereal realms.
Of course, these insights into higher frequencies and spiritual realms are fleeting when induced by substances like DMT. The drug may give a brief peek behind the veil, but true spiritual alignment, without external intervention, often requires deeper, long-term practices like meditation or spiritual growth. DMT might offer a temporary glimpse, but it is the natural cultivation of higher frequencies through love, compassion, and mindfulness that enables one to consciously and sustainably resonate with the spiritual realm.
In this sense, DMT could be viewed as a tool, albeit a powerful and sometimes overwhelming one, that reveals the existence of these higher dimensions. It shows that the spiritual realm is not simply a concept but a reality we can access when our minds vibrate at the right frequency. However, this comes with a caveat—such experiences can be unsettling or disorienting, reminding us that entering higher planes of consciousness is not something to be taken lightly. Through the lens of frequency and spiritual growth, DMT offers a fascinating, though temporary, gateway into the same vibrational spaces that spiritual practitioners aim to reach through disciplined practice.
It’s like everything else in life—true adaptation requires the full experience. DMT gives you a peek into higher realms, but if your body and mind aren’t prepared, they will likely reject it. The sudden and intense shift in frequency that DMT induces can be overwhelming, disorienting, and even frightening for those who aren’t spiritually or mentally ready to handle it. Just as the body needs time to adjust to new physical environments, the mind and spirit need gradual exposure and growth to align with higher frequencies in a meaningful, sustainable way.
The insights gained from DMT can be profound, but they are often fleeting because the mind, when unprepared, struggles to integrate these experiences into everyday life. It’s akin to being thrown into the deep end of a pool without first learning to swim—while you may get a glimpse of what’s beneath the surface, you may not be equipped to navigate it. That’s why spiritual practices such as meditation, mindfulness, and inner growth are so important; they allow you to gradually raise your frequency in a way that’s aligned with your readiness.
When you work toward raising your spiritual frequency slowly and intentionally, through love, compassion, and awareness, you are training your mind and body to be more open and receptive to these higher vibrational states. DMT, on the other hand, is like an accelerated trip to that frequency—powerful, yes, but often too sudden for lasting integration. Without the proper foundation, the mind tends to reject the experience, making it difficult to carry the insights back into the material world in a meaningful way.
In short, while DMT may open a door, it’s up to each individual to prepare themselves mentally and spiritually to fully walk through it and embrace what lies beyond.
The soul can be envisioned as the individual manifestation of the spirit within us. It is akin to an empty vessel at birth, much like our human body, prepared to be filled with experiences, lessons, and wisdom throughout our life journey. However, unlike the body, the soul remains largely unknown to us. This is because we lack an understanding of how it truly works. It operates in dimensions beyond the physical senses, and without proper attention or spiritual insight, we struggle to fully comprehend or connect with it.
Frequencies play a critical role in this dynamic. Just as they shape the universe—vibrating through space and manifesting in ocean waves—frequencies also shape our internal world. Within us, these frequencies are layered, functioning independently yet as part of a larger, unified system: the soul. This intricate system of frequencies within us governs our energy, emotions, and spiritual growth, whether or not we are consciously aware of it. For us, the most recognizable expression of this internal energy system is what we commonly refer to as the "Aura."
The Aura is the visible or perceptible energy field surrounding the body, which reflects the soul’s vibrational state. It is an extension of the soul’s frequency, a subtle yet powerful manifestation of the layers of energy we hold within. Each frequency in our Aura corresponds to different aspects of our being—physical health, emotional states, mental clarity, and spiritual alignment. As we grow, learn, and experience life, these layers shift, harmonize, or become imbalanced, depending on how well we align with our soul’s higher purpose.
Just like the waves of the ocean or the layers of sound frequencies, our inner frequencies operate simultaneously, influencing both our outer energy (Aura) and our inner spiritual self (soul).
Learning to understand how and why you should align with your soul’s frequencies is a key aspect of spiritual growth. This may sound simple, but by doing good deeds and being a genuinely good person, you are, in fact, aligning with your soul’s natural frequencies. When you do good, the experiences generate feelings of love, which resonate at a higher frequency. This love frequency is what brings you closer to your spiritual essence.
The more you practice love, compassion, and kindness, the more your personal energy aligns with the higher frequencies of the soul. As you continue to act in ways that promote love and positivity, you naturally feel more connected to your spiritual self. And yes, if you haven’t guessed, the feeling of the spirit is indeed love. Love is the core frequency of the spirit, and every time you embody love through your actions, thoughts, and intentions, you elevate your vibrational state, bringing yourself into deeper alignment with your soul.
The more we understand this, the clearer it becomes that spiritual awakening isn't something unreachable or mystical—it's deeply connected to how we live our daily lives. By fostering love and goodness, we tap into the essence of our spirit and experience the profound unity that exists between ourselves and the universe.
This concept also ties into the age-old saying that "God is pure love." If we understand love as a frequency—the highest frequency, in fact—it makes sense that God, or the divine source, is often described as pure love. Love, in its truest form, is the unifying force that transcends all boundaries, connecting everything in existence. When we say "God is love," we are recognizing that the essence of divinity is not just an abstract idea, but an energy, a frequency that embodies compassion, unity, and creation itself. In this sense, aligning with love is not just about being spiritual; it's about resonating with the very fabric of the divine. To live in love is to live in harmony with the highest frequencies of the universe, tapping into the purest expression of God’s presence within and around us.
Another Easter egg of the soul is its innate yearning to seek perfection, growth, and expansion. This deep desire is often reflected in our drive for knowledge, understanding, love, and connection. It’s as if the soul, in its spiritual nature, constantly reaches toward something greater—an inner knowing that there is more to life than just the physical. This drive manifests in our quest for self-improvement, spiritual awakening, and the search for deeper meaning in everything we do.
At its core, this yearning is the soul’s desire to return to its purest form, to align more closely with the divine essence from which it originates. The pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, the cultivation of love, and the building of authentic connections with others are all ways in which the soul strives to expand its frequency and grow closer to that ideal of perfection. This is why we often feel a sense of fulfillment and peace when we engage in activities that nurture our spiritual selves—whether through learning, creating, or acts of love and compassion.
The soul’s drive for expansion is also linked to the idea of spiritual evolution. As we journey through life, each lesson, relationship, and experience contributes to the soul’s growth, gradually shaping it toward greater awareness and higher vibration. This process of continual growth and evolution is at the heart of the soul’s purpose, guiding us toward a more harmonious existence with ourselves, others, and the universe. Ultimately, the soul's yearning for perfection is not about achieving an unattainable ideal, but about embracing the journey of becoming more aligned with the frequencies of love, wisdom, and spiritual truth.
**3. Understanding Our Purpose: Becoming Spirit**
Having explored the multifaceted nature of our existence—body, mind, and soul—we arrive at a critical juncture: the understanding of our purpose. This concept is intrinsically tied to the realization of our spiritual nature and the journey toward becoming one with the spirit. Our purpose is not just about navigating the physical world but about transcending it, aligning with the frequencies that elevate us toward spiritual awakening.
To begin with, let’s acknowledge that the primary lens through which we experience existence is material. We engage with the world through our physical senses, emotions, and cognitive processes, all rooted in the lower vibrational frequencies of our body. These lower frequencies, while essential to our survival and experience in the physical realm, are not the complete picture. There is an innate longing within us—a deep inner call towards something higher, a reality that exists beyond what we can touch, see, or quantify. This yearning is the soul’s subtle reminder of our true purpose: to evolve, grow, and align with the spirit.
This journey is not just a mental or emotional one; it is deeply vibrational. The body operates in the lower frequencies, tied to the material plane. The soul, however, serves as the intermediary, bridging the gap between the body and the higher frequencies of spirit. Our path is to traverse these frequencies, with the goal of reaching higher vibrations like the 528Hz "Love Frequency," which aligns us with the spiritual essence of love, unity, and compassion. This movement through frequencies is not just symbolic—it represents the process of elevating our consciousness from the material (body) through the emotional and mental (soul) to the spiritual.
Understanding our purpose, therefore, is not simply about seeking fulfillment in the material world but about recognizing that our ultimate goal is spiritual evolution. The spirit, which exists in the highest frequencies, yearns to guide us toward this realization. The more we align with frequencies of love, compassion, and higher awareness, the more we become attuned to our spiritual nature. This is the process of "becoming spirit"—where the soul, nurtured through experiences of growth and love, transforms and integrates with the higher realms of existence.
This journey is not without challenges, as our current existence is deeply rooted in the material. But it is through our engagement with life, through learning, love, and conscious action, that we begin to rise beyond the limitations of the physical and approach the true purpose of our being. Becoming spirit is the realization that while we live in the material, our ultimate purpose is to ascend to the spiritual, embracing our true nature as beings of love, light, and higher consciousness. This process of awakening allows us to fully embody the spirit within and become one with the frequencies that define our highest existence.
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**5. The Difference Between the Soul and the Spirit**
One of the most debated and complex distinctions in spirituality is the difference between the soul and the spirit. While they are often used interchangeably, various spiritual traditions and philosophies distinguish between the two.
**The Spirit**: As discussed earlier, the spirit is the divine spark within us—the immortal, unchanging aspect of our being. It is pure essence, the core of our connection to the divine or universal energy. The spirit transcends all material existence, representing our highest self and the eternal part of us that exists beyond the physical plane.
**The Soul**: The soul, on the other hand, can be seen as the individualized expression of that spirit. If the spirit is our divine essence, the soul is that essence personalized and manifested uniquely within each of us. It represents our individuality, our personality, and the unique combination of qualities that make us who we are. The soul carries with it the lessons, experiences, and karma we gather throughout our journey across different frequencies of existence.
You can think of it like this: when we die, we don’t cease to exist, but rather, we shift from one octave of frequency to another. The experience of this transformation is one of total unconsciousness, meaning that without our physical body, we can no longer experience life in the way we are accustomed. However, we still encounter the residual effects of the energy we have accumulated throughout our lives. This can be understood as the mind holding onto residual energy, particularly the material energy, which the mind may use to construct a mental reality similar to the physical world. This concept aligns with the idea of Purgatory, a state of consciousness where the mind is still attached to the material world, unable to move on to higher frequencies or spiritual realms.
The aura, which is the field of light energy surrounding us, serves as the data keeper—the repository of all our memories, experiences, and emotions. This is why memories aren’t just stored in the brain but are energetically imprinted within the aura. Our aura contains the information that defines who we are, and it transcends physical death, carrying this "data" with us as we move through various states of existence. In this sense, the aura functions as the bridge between the material and spiritual realms, ensuring that our accumulated experiences and wisdom continue to shape our journey even beyond the physical plane.
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Unlike the body, which is mortal and decays, the aura is immortal. However, it can still "fade" or weaken if it is not aligned with the spirit. When our soul and aura fall out of balance with the spirit’s higher frequencies—such as love, compassion, and truth—our energy field becomes less vibrant, which can manifest as stagnation or even spiritual disconnection. The concept of hell can be understood as the manifestation of these lower frequencies and the emotional experiences they create in the afterlife.
Therefore, aligning with the spirit not only strengthens the aura but ensures that the soul continues to evolve, carrying its light and wisdom as it transitions through higher realms.
One analogy often used to illustrate the difference between spirit and soul is that of the ocean and the wave. If the spirit is the ocean—vast, timeless, and infinite—then the soul is a wave in that ocean. Each wave is unique, with its own form and path, yet it remains an inseparable part of the ocean. The soul, like the wave, is a distinct expression of the spirit, shaped by its own experiences, lessons, and journey, yet always intrinsically connected to the greater whole. The wave may rise and fall, but it never ceases to be part of the ocean, just as the soul is never separate from the spirit.
In conclusion, understanding spirituality is not just about acknowledging the existence of the spirit, but recognizing it within ourselves and others. It is about embarking on a journey of self-discovery, where we realize that our essence transcends the physical. We are more than our bodies, more than our fleeting thoughts and emotions. We are complex, eternal beings, each on a unique yet interconnected journey of spiritual growth and evolution. At the heart of this journey is love—the purest expression of the spirit—and it is through love that we align with our true nature, bringing our soul and spirit into harmony as we move through life and beyond.

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