Journey of soul

My quest to understand the Journey of the Soul— It’s a journey driven by curiosity to explore life’s big questions, reflect on the unseen layers of existence, and dive into the mysteries of the human experience. This is my quest: Journey of the Soul.

I have always wondered why people are so different, even though we all belong to one race—the human race, or Homo sapiens. One question that has often struck me deeply is this: why, even at the same age or within the same family, does one person seem wise, patient, and empathetic, while another struggles with impulsiveness, selfishness, or an inability to balance their emotions? These differences used to confuse me—and, at times, even frustrate me. But over time, I found a way to make sense of it all—a perspective that brought me peace. And it all starts with the idea of the soul.

Part 1: The Soul as a Traveler

I believe that the soul is a traveler, moving through multiple lifetimes and evolving with each one. It’s not just about this life—it’s about a series of lives, each one teaching the soul something new, helping it grow, refine, and move closer to its ultimate purpose.

Think of it like school. Some souls are in their first grade, just starting out—full of raw energy and curiosity, but also prone to mistakes and impatience. These young soul don’t yet know how to handle emotions or relationships, and their actions often reflect that.

Other souls are further along, like kids in high school or even college. High school students typically have more control over their emotions and are more cautious compared to first graders. Likewise, these more mature souls have been through several lifetimes, learning lessons along the way. They tend to be more composed, empathetic, and wise because they’ve already faced and overcome certain life challenges in their earlier cycles.

Part 2: The Atomic Metaphor

“Now, let me share a metaphor that helped me make sense of this journey—the atom.

In school, we learned that atoms have a nucleus at their center, surrounded by electrons in various orbits. The electrons in the outermost orbits are full of energy, unstable, and constantly in motion. But as they lose energy, they move closer to the nucleus, becoming more stable.

I see the soul’s journey in a similar way. When a soul begins its journey, it’s like an electron in the outer orbit—raw, energetic, and unrefined. It’s new to the human experience, and everything feels overwhelming and unfamiliar. This is where selfishness, impulsiveness, and immaturity often come into play. But as the soul moves through lifetimes, it sheds that raw energy, learning and growing from each experience.

With each orbit, the soul moves closer to the nucleus—the center of enlightenment, peace, and wisdom. The nucleus, to me, represents moksha or nirvana—the ultimate state where the soul has learned everything it needs to and merges with the universal energy. This is the common destination we’re all moving toward, even if we’re at different stages of the journey, approaching at our own unique pace.

Part 3: Compassion Through Understanding

This new train of thought or perspective has changed how I see people.

When someone lashes out, acts selfishly, or struggles to handle their emotions, I no longer ask, ‘Why are they like this?’ Instead, I ask, ‘What is their soul still learning?’ Maybe they’re in an earlier orbit, still figuring out how to navigate life. And that’s okay. We’ve all been there.

On the other hand, when I meet someone who seems naturally kind, wise, or patient, I recognise that their soul has likely traveled further, carrying lessons from previous lifetimes. This doesn’t mean one person is better than another—it just means they’re at different stages of the same journey.

This perspective has brought me so much peace. It’s helped me replace frustration with compassion, judgment with understanding. And it’s reminded me that my own journey isn’t about comparing myself to others—it’s about focusing on my growth, my lessons, and my path toward the nucleus.”

Part 4: The Bigger Picture

“So what does this mean for us? It means we’re all in this together. We’re all souls in orbit, learning, growing, and moving closer to the center.

It also means that life isn’t about perfection or achievement. It’s about progress—about shedding the energy that holds us back and embracing the lessons that bring us closer to who we’re meant to be.

And yes, it’s hard. The journey isn’t smooth or linear. There are setbacks, heartbreaks, and moments when it feels like we’re stuck. But even in those moments, the soul is learning. Every experience, no matter how painful, is a step forward.”

Part 5: Beyond Religion

When we talk about the journey of the soul, it’s easy to associate it with religious ideologies—concepts like karma, moksha, or reincarnation that are deeply rooted in spiritual traditions. And while these ideas may align with the framework I’m exploring, for me, this isn’t about religion.

This is about something bigger. It’s about humanity itself—our behaviours, emotions, choices, and growth as individuals and as a collective. The journey of the soul, to me, is a metaphor for the evolution of human beings over time—not just physically, but emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually.

Religion, in its essence, often provides a structure to understand life’s mysteries. It offers answers to the big questions: Who are we? Why are we here? What happens after we die? And while I deeply respect these perspectives, my curiosity goes beyond religious doctrines. I’m not looking for absolute answers but rather a way to make sense of the patterns I see in myself, in others, and in the world.

And the quest continues…