Understanding The spirit world

Understanding the spirit world.

The picture below represents what I've been thinking about concerning the "other side of the grave," or "realm of the spirit" (sheol-hebrew or hades-greek)...the spirit world.

I believe there are progressions in learning and the undoing of error (sin) in our belief systems. The condition of one's soul would dictate which spirit world or heaven, that person finds their own existence in. As the soul progresses on it's journey unto perfection, the spirit world it is able to live within changes, as well.

This is not to say that we are not already perfect, because I believe we are all perfect in God. However, as long as we believe otherwise, there are false beliefs which must be eradicated. Didn't Christ say we are to be holy as He (God) is holy? Each level would be a place of learning, light and love.

I believe the beauty that is found within most of the spirit world to be unimaginable, I see all progressing unto perfection, because we are all one. Will all progress beyond and become as angels? I do not know. When Jesus stated that some would become as angels in heaven, there is a truth to be understood concerning angels.

I believe angels to most likely be humans who have ascended spiritually. The word "angel" means "messenger." I believe they have the desire and task of speaking to all of us to assist in our ascension through the spirit world.

This would explain "Jacob's ladder" as "angels" who ascend (first), then descend (to assist others in their ascension). Therefore, it would be possible for those who have ascended into the higher realms of heaven, to descend to help those in need.

The learning process in all realms is that of love. Learning to love all and experience the oneness of all of creation...

According to people who have had a near death experience and visited the spirit world, there are different things which may first take place. Usually a tunnel of light is experienced (and spirit guides - angels may be present to help eliminate the fear of crossing over), and the person will find themselves in a "life review." This is for learning purposes and is sometimes called, "the judgement." This is not for punishment, but is really a reflection of what a person focused on in the earthly life. If it is painful, it is due to the person's own mind bringing condemnation upon their own self.

After this, the soul will naturally gravitate to its place of habitation in the spirit world, based upon its condition. Some believe this to be due to the level of vibration: the higher the vibration, the more love within the person - the lower the vibration, the worse the condition and habitation into darkness or what some call "the void" or "abyss." This is why some enter right into heaven and others directly into hell. Again, hell and heaven are not geographical places, but states or conditions of the mind. The Kingdom of God is within us now, and what we have built in the here and now, will be experienced in the afterlife. This is why Jesus said to store up "treasure in heaven."

Descriptions of the heavenlies in the spirit world are simply breathtaking and seem to be of pattern similar to earth's natural environments. Time does not exist there, so many near death experiences have been described like a life-time of events, yet at the same time the person felt like they had only been gone for a minute or so. Hells, on the other hand, are described as darkness with like souls gathering together amongst strange creatures, etc, - again with no time. Thus, hell can be experienced for ages or moments based upon each individual's choice.

The hells can be ascended up and out of when one learns the lessons needed for their own spiritual growth. There is no eternal punishment, for God is love and wishes all to be saved from their own wrong choices. Reincarnation is a choice for those who

have not yet realized their oneness with God whom dwells within all and all dwells within.

The journey of life seems to be a lesson to teach people to learn to meet with God within their own being...to follow the spirit within and not the ego of self indulgence and pleasure....to love all, give all and heal all. When the realization of the Kingdom of God is within all is understood, reincarnation is no longer necessary and the cycle ends. Reincarnation is known as the spiritual resurrection; and the resurrection of the body is known as being born of the spirit.

When one starts to leave religion and become spiritual by seeking God or spirit (love) within, this is what many call being "enlightened," "born-again," reaching "nirvana" or attaining "gnosis." The truth can only be found in this place where peace dwells and love is experienced. Jesus' true message was not to look out wardly for spiritual enlightenment, but to look to the God within, for the "Kingdom of God is within you."

So, what is the purpose of this physical world in which we now find ourselves living within? I feel it is used to bring us into the realization of "self." It is for lessons in learning.

Think back to your earliest memory. Somehow, I cannot help but feel I have always existed in some way, but there came a point when I became aware of my individuality or became "conscious" of my own existence. Certainly I believe we are all part of the whole, but are subject to its' force, like a river and its' contents flowing to a predetermined, final destination. Yes, I see "self" as important and not something to be done away with.

We must come to the knowledge of our own creative power within the whole and the laws that operate within that whole. If I "mis-think" and thus, "mis-create," there is a self-imposed price to be paid. Some call this "karma,' or "an eye for an eye." While I do not see that price to be un-ending punishment, I do see it as necessary and of my own creation.

That is the law of God: attack and be attacked. Can one truly attack anything other than one's own self? Life is like a mirror which reflects back to the one who stands before it. Either I see love, joy and peace through giving the same; or I see fear, condemnation and guilt, through giving the same.

My final destination, no matter which choice I make, cannot be altered except in the amount of time I choose for the things of suffering to endure. When the things of suffering no longer exist in me, then only eternal love, joy and peace remain...

I believe the journey then must still continue. That journey in the spirit world will never end, but will be joyous in ever-learning and ever-knowing more. The more progression is made upward in the spirit world, the more like our heavenly Father we become...possessing and ever-increasing in love, immortality, and wisdom...progressing through the spirit world in oneness, joy and peace. Some say there are ten heavens; but just maybe they are infinite...