Part 1 - A Little GUIDE FOR UNDERSTANDING THE HUMAN SOUL, As I see it!

Chapters of a booklet I wrote prior to my sub stack days.

A couple of years ago, I put together a little booklet of about 20 chapters just as a way to organize my thoughts. I am going to add it here a couple of chapters at a time. Many of my earlier posts have similar thoughts to those you may encounter here.

PREFACE

Before the introduction, I want to share a few thoughts about what we call living our lives, as this context may help frame what follows.

This is not, nor can anything ever be presented as an absolute explanation of how things work “behind the scenes.” If what follows resonates with you, that’s good. If it doesn’t, that’s fine too—simply continue your own search for truth.

There was a study conducted by Michael Newton using hypnotic regression into memories beyond this life, documented in Journey of Souls. While what follows is not drawn from that work, it resonated deeply with me, and I would recommend reading it alongside other works.

When we are born, we arrive with what could be called an innate self—the soul—and an outer or surface self—the body and ego. Most of what we experience in daily life occurs at this surface level.

From a very young age, we learn how to behave within our family systems and culture. We absorb rules, expectations, beliefs, and identities. We make friends, go to school, and learn history, language, and math. On the surface, we become what society would call “normal” or “good” people. We are pretty grounded in the physical, and that is the way it should be; this is how we learn in the school of life. We learn lessons such as forgiveness and hopefully love that affect or expand our souls for the long journey ahead.

Yet beneath that surface, we are not the same.

Each of us carries a unique inner persona—a particular way of seeing, feeling, and being. We come into this world with a hidden talent, sensitivity, or perspective that belongs to us alone. Most people never dig deeply into this inner terrain. They continue with what is called a typical daily life.

Depending on family tradition, some go to church and remain there for much of their lives, rarely challenging inherited beliefs or asking why they are here at all. What follows is part of that deeper searching—an exploration of what may be shaping who we are, why we react as we do, and why life unfolds so differently for different people.

Some say it’s simply the luck of the draw—that some lives are easy while others are heavy. But when you begin to explore the inner world of the soul, answers sometimes appear where none existed before.

Fair warning: this may get a bit strange—especially if you haven’t had spiritual experiences that began the awakening process. Once that process begins, it becomes difficult to simply sit on the sidelines and let life unfold unchanged.

I served on several church boards over the years, and my wife and I taught adult Sunday school and participated in other ministries. Many of the ideas that follow were often thought about, but rarely discussed. Consider what follows not as a complete explanation, but as a single drop from a very large bucket.

— Warren

INTRODUCTION

Note:

I began this work as a way to organize my own thoughts around questions I’ve been asking for many years. I’ve shared it only with a small group, knowing that some would not be receptive. Much of this sits outside conventional belief systems.

Human nature tends to resist first and reflect later. Undealt-with ego structures are often quite rigid, leaving little room for expansion—either for oneself or for others.

I have no desire for confrontation. I experienced enough of that during my adolescent years, and this writing is not meant to provoke or divide.

This may not resonate with those who have little interest in deeper spiritual growth. Some portions may feel esoteric, especially later on. That said, much of the Bible itself is deeply esoteric—often hidden between the lines. What follows is simply a look behind the scenes of our inner lives.

If these ideas trigger strong resistance, it may be best to stop reading here. My intention is not to challenge or dismantle anyone’s faith, but to invite more open thinking. If this writing resonates with you, that’s wonderful. If not, that’s equally fine. No one fully understands the truth while embodied—and even after, clarity may come gradually.

I believe this writing draws on knowledge embedded deeply within the soul and subconscious, waiting to be remembered. It may surface in dreams, quiet early mornings, or moments of deep stillness. Sometimes it is also remembered through books or teachings that strike a deep inner chord.

I believe that we are all on a spiritual journey, and we are likely exactly where we need to be. Do not force change. Let yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit. If transformation is occurring, allow it to unfold naturally.

You were never meant to remain the same. You were meant to spread your wings and fly.

This is a living document and may change or expand as my understanding deepens.

If you find yourself pulling away somewhat from organized church structures, know that this does not mean you’ve left God. You may simply be hearing a bit more clearly. Christianity alone has tens of thousands of denominations worldwide. No one holds the full picture—myself included.

There is a saying:

“When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty, but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she had been—but now she had wings.”

At times, I refer to God as Source. This is not meant to diminish God, but to move beyond the historical misuse of the word by power-driven ancient institutions. When I use “God,” it is always in the sense of the Source Creator of all things.

There comes a moment in many lives when old answers no longer satisfy. Prayer may still bring peace, yet words feel less full than they once did. This is not betrayal—it is growth.

Years ago, I prayed: “I want to know the truth, even if it changes what I believe.” When I said that sincerely, doors began to open. I was drawn to books, people, and ideas that helped illuminate long-held questions.

This writing exists because it is often easier for me to express these thoughts on paper than to speak. Some of this journey is private and not shared, and I believe that is okay. On the surface, little may appear different with me—but inwardly, something has shifted.

What follows does not alter my devotion to Christ. We live in service to Yeshua/Jesus, not out of fear, but out of honor. And that, I believe, is enough.

In a couple of days, I will include the next portion and the beginning chapters.