Four Levels of Human Existence
Everyone knows that we are living in a profoundly exciting and challenging time.
Humanity as a whole, and each of us as individuals, are confronted with the fact that the ways we have been accustomed to living no longer work for us, or our planet.
As we wake up to this, many of us realize that we are involved in a difficult, yet fascinating learning process – our own personal evolution and the evolution of human consciousness. We can no longer follow the paths to which our predecessors and us were accustomed to.
For our own personal satisfaction, we need to find ways to develop and express all aspects of who we truly are. And for the common good, we have to find a way to live on earth with greater Consciousness.
In order to do this, we need to look honestly at ourselves, to recognize the areas of Unconsciousness in our lives. We have to learn how to heal the wounds within us and nurture our own Growth and Development.
Many of us are searching for insight, practical guidance, and tools that can support us in this process.
Human Life consists of four aspects:
Spiritual, Mental, Emotional and Physical levels of existence. In order to find balance, wholeness and fulfillment in our lives, we need to heal, develop and integrate all four of these aspects within ourselves.
Our Spiritual aspect is our Inner Essence, our Soul, the part of us that exists beyond Time and Space. It connects us with the Universal Source and the Oneness of All Life.
Developing our Awareness of the Spiritual level of our being allows to expedience a feeling of belonging in the Universe, a deeper meaning and purpose in our lives, and a broader perspective than we have from our personality alone.
The Spiritual level provides a Foundation for the development of the other levels.
Our Mental aspects are our Intellect, our ability to Think and Reason
The Mental level of our existence consists of our thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and values. Our minds can be our greatest gifts, and at times, our greatest curse. They can cause us terrible confusion or bring us profound understanding.
Developing the Mental level of our being allows us to think clearly, remain open-minded, yet discriminate intelligently. Our minds enable us to gather Knowledge and Wisdom from our life experiences and from the world around us.
Our Emotional level is our ability to experience Life deeply, to relate to one another and the World on a Feeling level.
It’s a part of us that seeks meaningful contact and connection with others. Developing the Emotional level of our being allows us to feel the full range of the human experience, and find fulfillment in our relationships with ourselves and each other.
Our Physical aspect is, of course, our physical Body. It also includes
our ability to survive and thrive in the material World.
Developing the Physical level of our being involves learning to take good care of our bodies, and to enjoy them. It also means developing the skills to live comfortably and effectively in the World.
It is important to emphasize that all four of these levels of existence are equally important!!!
In a long run, we can’t afford to neglect any of them. If we want to feel whole and lead healthy, satisfying lives, we need to focus a certain amount of time and attention on healing and developing each aspect.
Some levels may need special healing because we were wounded or suffered trauma in that area. For example, if you don’t feel confident intellectually, you may have a wound on the Mental level.
All of us have/had suffered some degree of disappointment, hurt, or pain which left us emotionally wounded and in need of healing.
Many of us have certain physical weaknesses that need special attention. We may lack the confidence to live successfully in the material world, in which case we can heal ourselves by developing certain skills.
There’s no one single right way to carry out our healing process. Everyone is different and follows a unique path of development. We may proceed in developing the four levels in any order, or all at once. Our lives and experiences definitely guide us in this process.
Each of us has our own unique path on this Journey and our own way of proceeding. We are all on an evolutionary Journey, but most of us don’t realize it until a certain period of awakening, when we begin to realize that life is a school, and we are all involved in the process of Growth and Learning.
That Awakening may happen on any or all of the four levels. One person might have a spontaneous mystical experience, or near-death experience, that opens him/her to begin exploring the spiritual realm of existence.
Another person might be drawn into the healing process on an emotional level; perhaps because of a divorce or other crisis, he/she seeks counseling and begins gaining insight and awareness about the emotional aspect of his being. Still another person might “wake-up” on the mental level, while reading a particularly fascination book.
Many people begin their awaking process on a Physical level, because of a health crisis, an addiction problems, or simply a desire to learn to live in a healthier, more harmonious way.
Once we’ve developed one aspect, life moves us to explore another aspect.
At times we may be working on two or three or all four levels at once. The four levels are interrelated and any work we do on one affects all the others.
It is recommended that for our own personal satisfaction and fulfillment, it is important to look at the areas of our lives in which we may be out of balance, and take steps to develop the aspects of ourselves we haven’t yet explored or fully expressed.
Assessing the Four Levels:
Take a few minutes to think about which of the four aspects you have developed and which one/s might need more healing and expression in your life.
Physical:
Are you physically active?
Do you like and feel comfortable in your body?
Do you enjoy your sexuality?
Are you comfortable in the material world?
Emotional:
Are you in touch with your feelings and able to express them appropriately?
Do you allow yourself to feel the full range of emotions – fear, sadness, anger, as well as love and joy – or do you find that certain emotions make you uncomfortable?
Are you able to set appropriate boundaries with people?
Can you relate to others in a close, intimate way?
Mental:
Are you satisfied with your intellect?
Can you think and express yourself clearly?
Do you have a believe system that supports you and works for you?
Are you open to new ideas without being overly impressionable?
Spiritual:
Do you feel a sense of connection to your spiritual source?
Are you able to spend time quiet and alone, just being?
Do you have a relationship with your own inner wisdom or intuitive guidance?
After completing this self-assessment you might find out that one or two of these areas stand out as needing your attentions. Or you may feel that all four aspects need a little tuning up.
If you wish, write down the answers to some questions above that are resonating with you.
Write about how you experience each of the four levels in your life at this time. Note any ideas you have about steps you can take toward greater development and balance. Also, take a notice of any resistance that comes up about any of the levels.
You might surprise yourself with the answers your inner guidance will lead you. Develop certain actions plan that will help you to stay in balance physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
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