Have you ever wondered why experience must be part of the soul? Why does divinity have to be earned; why can’t it just be bestowed upon us as a gift? We are told that this phenomena of soul evolution and fusion is one of the most perplexing mysteries of the universe. In fact, it is a mystery so secret that only those who have the experience are qualified to know and understand it. The soul is something so uniquely special and an integral a part of the cosmos. It’s a wonder that so few don’t take delight in it.
Experience demands choices, deciding the difference between a real lasting treasure and a sparkly object of passing significance. Our souls are designed to capture all of the real lasting treasures of a lifetime as the mind winds its way through a jungle of intriguing shiny objects. It’s an adventure that born-perfect Deity on high wish they could have. So why do so many take it so lightly? Why don’t people recognize the extreme importance of this adventure? And the fun! What about the joy of it all? No wonder Jesus refused to think of this world as a “vale of tears”. He thought of it as a the birthplace of the soul, the “vale of soul making”. (149:5.5)
And even though we walk in this valley among the shadows, it is God who is with us shining his brilliant light, casting shadows on all of those momentarily sparkly objects which try to draw our attention. All we need is the experience of recognizing the difference and choosing it. That’s all . . . that’s all we have to do. It’s not an impossible or onerous task at all. Why do people insist on making it seem like such a big deal to do God’s will, to pick reality over the fake; or worse, to whine and cry about having to choose at all, to wish for someone to come and do the choosing, or to make the world a perfect place over night making choice easier? It’s baffling. The experience of choosing and evolving a love-saturated soul should be the delight of every human being. It’s such a precious treasure; Jesus and the whole cosmos agrees.
