Ovi - Matrix of a Soul

Interesting article on the nature of the soul, from Valdas Slabada writing at Ovi Magazine.

Matrix of a soul
by Valdas Slabada
2008-10-13 09:23:56

Human soul consists of two components: opening and closing. They are opposite, the same as breath and expiration is, and cannot exist one without another. In a state of opening, a person accepts surroundings ingenuously, in unity, infinity, without thinking, just with sensation and emotion inside.

In practice these two states should be divided into two sides: active and passive. Thus, a four-part circle is formed. A person practically can feel only a domination of every of these states.

A state of active opening or active exterior meditation of "flight" (when the state of active opening predominates for a longer time)

It is a state of breath, morning, spring, sun, childhood. Its features are lightness, flight, surprise, joy. There is neither thinking nor activeness of physical force. This state sometimes intensifies negative emotions, so before strengthening this state you should eliminate negative thoughts and strengthen the positive ones.

A state of passive opening or passive exterior meditation of "unity with surroundings" (when the state of passive opening predominates for a longer time) It is a state of stopping of the opening, a day, the youth, the summer. Its features: unity with surroundings, infinity, liberty, immortality. There is neither thinking nor activeness of physical force. Negative psychological disposition does not allow to have a quality sensation of this state.

A state of active closing or a state of "physical force"

It is a state of expiration, physical force, evening, autumn. It is a state of active action, where physical force predominates over mind.

A state of passive closing or "mind"

It is a state of closing inside, night, winter and thinking. Its features: process of thinking, concentration of attention, revealed differences, cause and consequence relation, hierarchy, progress are determined. Deep closing inside is an inner meditation. It is a state of tranquility and relaxation. A state of mind often predominates over the other ones in social life.

P.S. In a process of development of an intellect, rational understanding of a soul is needed.

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