The Soul: Living Rooms, Television Sets and Reporters (the body, pt 1 of 4)

“What is a human?” is a question asked abundantly enough. For centuries, philosophers have explored the infinite possibilities of the difference between a human and an animal. One of the most interesting of these concepts emerge from the metaphysical realm.

Human beings are these physical creatures with some innate knowledge which allows us to be aware of a spiritual atmosphere. The soul is the essence of a human being as well as the spiritual identity which makes a human being unique.

The soul is a mysterious organ, and since we do not know much about it, assumptions must be made. In this light, the human being can be examined through three aspects which transcend that of other creatures. These three items are the soul, the physical body, and consciousness. In this desert of reality, the interaction between these elements allow for human vitality; similar to watching the news in a living room, each part plays a role.


Being a human consists of a combination of three things acting together, the body, the soul, and consciousness.

Each of these aspects, even in isolation, provides an infinity of insight towards the human, so let’s begin with the section of humans which is most indisputable, the physical body. The body is an obvious part of reality and nature because it is directly involved with it. A human body is able to perceive and interact with the world. This physical side allows the soul to interact with the environment. In this way, the physical body can be seen as a transmitter, or a reporter.

The body functions as a medium that allows the soul to perceive and interact physically through consciousness. Since the body is a physical thing within this reality, the body is subject to time. This is interesting because while the soul is argued as an eternal identity, the question arises of how it is stuck within a physical body. The other question is why it was first placed in a physical body. Before answering these questions, one must have an understanding of the soul in relation to the body in order to understand how they become connected.