The Destiny of the Soul: Free Will, Choice, and the Path to Unity with God

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READING 900-20 EXPLAINED

Reading 900-20 explains that every soul is created with the potential to become one with God, but this outcome is not automatic because God has given each person free will. This means that although the natural direction of every soul is toward unity with God, each individual has the ability to choose whether to follow that path or to turn away from it. The reading makes it clear that God does not desire any soul to be lost or separated, but at the same time, He does not force anyone into unity. Instead, He allows each person the freedom to choose, and this choice is expressed through the will. Because of this, a soul can move closer to God by choosing alignment with truth, love, and spiritual growth, or it can move further away by choosing separation, self-centeredness, or actions that go against that higher law. When the reading speaks about an entity “banishing itself,” it means that separation from God is not something imposed by God, but something a person brings upon themselves through repeated choices that move them away from unity.

The idea of destiny in this reading is also important, because it is not described as a fixed or unchangeable outcome, but as a law or direction that all life is meant to follow. In this sense, destiny is the natural movement toward becoming one with God, but it still requires cooperation from the individual. A person is not forced to fulfil this destiny; rather, they must choose it. This is why the reading also addresses the idea of fate and explains that while there are many influences in life, such as environment, circumstances, and relationships, the will of the individual is still able to act independently of these factors. In other words, a person is never completely controlled by external conditions, because the power of choice always remains. This highlights the responsibility each person has for their own spiritual direction, as their decisions shape their movement either toward or away from unity.

Finally, when the reading speaks about a soul that has completed its development on the earthly plane, it does not give a clear measure of how close that soul is to God, because at that stage the journey is no longer about distance or progress in the usual sense. Instead, the soul continues to grow within God, entering into a deeper relationship where its will becomes aligned with the divine will. This does not mean the soul loses its identity, but rather that it reaches a state where its choices naturally reflect unity with God. In this way, the ultimate goal is not simply to reach a certain level, but to live in ongoing development within that unity, where the individual and the divine are no longer in conflict but are working together as one.

READING 900-20

(Q) Is it the destiny of every spiritual entity to eventually become one with God?

(A) Unless that entity wills its banishment. As is given with man, in the giving of the soul, the will, wherewith to manifest in the entity, whether spiritual, whether material. With that, the entity, either spiritual or physical, may banish itself. Again a compliance with law; as has been given, Hell [was] prepared for Satan and his angels, yet God has not WILLED that ANY soul should perish. Giving of will to His creation, Man, that man might be one with Him, giving man the privilege of exercising his (man's) will, or exercising His (God's) will to be one with Him. As in destiny, meaning a law, compliance with a law, destined to be subject, or BEING the law. The destruction of some destined to the contribution to the destruction of such law.

(Q) Is there such a thing as fate? [See Destiny]

(A) Depending upon what is meant by fate. All elements in relative conditions have their bearing upon every element in the earth plane, and the will of any condition being with mind may act against such condition.

(Q) When an entity has completed its development, such that it no longer needs to manifest on earth's plane, how far then is it along towards its complete development towards God?

(A) Not to be given. Reach that plane, and develop in Him, for in Him the will then becomes manifest.

Desire, the Subconscious, and Spiritual Continuity: What We Become Carries On

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READING 900-20 EXPLAINED

Reading 900-20 is teaching that some desires we develop in life do not disappear when we leave the physical body, but instead continue with us into the spiritual plane. However, this only happens when those desires have become deeply rooted within us—when they are no longer just occasional thoughts or actions, but have taken hold of our inner being and become part of our subconscious mind. The subconscious is described as a storehouse that records every thought, action, and experience, and when a desire is repeated often enough, it becomes embedded there and forms part of who we are. Because of this, whatever has become part of our inner nature continues beyond physical life. This includes unhealthy or unbalanced desires, such as excess, addiction, or habits that dull or weaken the mind. These are not left behind, but carried forward because the individual has come to depend on them in some way.

The reading also explains that in the spiritual plane, a person who carries such desires still feels the urge to express or satisfy them, even though they no longer have a physical body through which to do so. As a result, they may seek expression through individuals who are still living on the earth, especially those who have similar tendencies or are open to those same desires. This is why the reading emphasises that thoughts are not passive or meaningless, but are active forces that can influence actions and realities. In this sense, thoughts can become deeds because they carry intention and energy that can affect both oneself and others.

When asked whether people on earth can be influenced by such spiritual conditions, the answer given is yes, but only according to a law that governs all such interactions. This law is not random or unfair; it is based on alignment. A person is not controlled against their will, but is influenced in accordance with their own desires and choices. If someone in the physical world begins to lean toward harmful or unwise actions, they may attract support from similar influences, both from other people and from spiritual forces that resonate with those desires. On the other hand, when a person chooses what is good, constructive, and loving, they also receive support—this time from higher influences that strengthen and guide them in that direction.

At the heart of this teaching is the principle that law is love, and love is law, meaning that everything operates within a divine order that reflects the nature of God. Each individual is responsible for what they allow to grow within themselves, and over time, their repeated thoughts and actions shape their inner identity. This identity does not end with physical life, but continues, carrying forward whatever has been developed within the subconscious. In this way, the reading emphasises that what we consistently think, desire, and practice becomes who we are, and determines both the kind of influence we receive and the condition we carry into the next phase of existence.

READING 900-20

(Q) Are the desires of the earth's plane carried over into the spiritual plane?

(A) When those desires have fastened such hold upon the inner being as to become a portion of the subconsciousness, those desires pass on. Such as one may have in gluttonousness, or in any condition that benumbs the mental forces of the entity, for the subconscious, as given, is the storehouse of every act, thought, or deed. Hence, as we have been given, all are weighed in the balance, as was given in ... [quotation in Latin]. In these conditions, we find these conditions become a portion of the entity to the extent that the entirety of the subconscious becomes imbibed with that condition, wherein the entity depends upon that element for its sustenance. In such conditions these are carried over. Hence the condition as is seen about such entity having passed into the spirit plane, [it] seeks the gratification of such through the low minded individuals in an earth plane, for as thoughts become deeds, and as such desire is loosed in the plane, such conditions become the taking on of the entity from the sphere, as is given, in that "thoughts are deeds" and live as such.

(Q) Does this mean that our minds on earth plane may be affected by spirit entities, or such desires of the spirit entities, which have carried these desires into the next plane?

(A) Such conditions rely upon the law governing such conditions. When an entity, in the earth plane, desires will manifested to do an error, assisted by error in spirit, as well as in earth plane, as such desire to do that that would assist, they receive hindrances, again they receive the assistance of all good in spirit plane, governed by the law, for law is love, love is law, God is Love.

The Super-Conscious Bridge: Awakening Oneness Between Soul and Spirit

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READING 900-21 EXPLAINED

Reading 900-21 explains that within every person there are different levels of being, and these must be understood clearly in order to understand the relationship between the soul and spiritual forces. The physical mind is the part we use every day for thinking, decision-making, and acting in the world. The soul is the deeper identity of the individual, the true self that carries meaning, memory, and purpose. The spirit is the divine force, the connection to God or the Creative source. However, the reading makes it clear that the soul and the spirit are not directly joined in a simple way. Between them is what is called the super-conscious, and this is described as the “divide.” This divide is not a barrier that blocks connection, but rather a higher level of awareness that acts like a meeting place or bridge between the human self and the divine. It is the point where oneness can occur, where the individual may experience unity with God.

This super-conscious level is not something that belongs to the physical world. It cannot be reached through ordinary thinking, logic, or external activity alone. It must be awakened from within, and this awakening is individual. Not everyone experiences it automatically, because it requires a certain kind of inner development. The reading teaches that this awakening happens when a person begins to bring together the different parts of themselves into harmony. The physical mind, the soul’s awareness, and the spiritual intention must become aligned and unified. When these are divided or in conflict, the connection to the super-conscious remains closed or unclear. But when they become one in purpose and direction, the individual begins to approach that higher awareness where true understanding can occur.

To reach this state, the reading gives very practical guidance. A person must study sincerely and seek truth with the desire to live it, not just to know it. This means developing discernment, learning how to recognise what is true and what is not, and being able to separate selfish or surface thinking from deeper spiritual truth. It also involves living a clean and honest life, keeping one’s thoughts and actions free from corruption, negativity, and harmful influences. Avoiding even the appearance of wrongdoing is important, because it shapes both inner character and outward expression. At the foundation of all this is belief, not just intellectual belief, but a real and active trust that God exists and that a true relationship with the Creator is possible. This belief becomes the motivation that drives a person to continue seeking, growing, and aligning themselves with something higher.

The reading emphasises that the ultimate goal is oneness. This is not simply believing in God or learning about spiritual ideas, but becoming inwardly aligned so that the individual life reflects that divine connection. When a person reaches this state of unity, the divide of the super-conscious is no longer something distant or hidden. It becomes active, and the connection between the soul and the spirit begins to flow naturally. Understanding then comes from within rather than from outside sources, and life is guided by a deeper sense of clarity, purpose, and inner knowing. In simple terms, this teaching shows that the path to spiritual understanding is not about gaining more information, but about bringing the whole self into alignment so that the human and the divine can become one in experience.

THE SUPER-CONSCIOUS "DIVIDE"

The super-conscious, as described here, is a very subtle but central part of human experience, and it is often misunderstood because of the word “divide.” At first glance, the word makes it sound like something that separates the soul from the spirit, as if there is a gap or distance between the human self and the divine. However, this is not what is meant. The divide is not a wall or a barrier that blocks connection, but rather a higher level of awareness that sits between the two, acting as a meeting place. It is like a bridge or a point of contact where the soul, which is your personal identity, and the spirit, which is the divine force, can come into alignment and experience oneness. In this sense, the divide is actually where connection happens, not where it is prevented.

This super-conscious level is beyond the normal activity of the physical mind. It does not belong to the everyday world of thinking, analysing, or reacting. You cannot reach it simply by using logic, gathering information, or trying harder with your thoughts. That is because the physical mind operates on surface-level awareness, while the super-conscious operates on a deeper, unified level of knowing. It is not accessed by effort alone, but by a shift in the whole person. This is why the reading says it must be awakened from within. It is already present in the individual, but it is not active or open until certain inner conditions are met.

The awakening of the super-conscious happens when the different parts of a person begin to come into harmony. The physical mind, the soul’s deeper awareness, and the spiritual intention must start to move in the same direction. If a person is divided within themselves, for example thinking one way, feeling another, and acting in a way that contradicts both, then this inner conflict keeps the super-conscious closed. But when a person begins to live with sincerity, clarity, and alignment, something changes. There is a quiet integration that takes place, and in that integration, the super-conscious begins to open. It is not a dramatic or forced experience, but more like a gradual clearing, where awareness becomes deeper, more stable, and more connected.

At this level, understanding is different from ordinary knowledge. It is not something that is learned from outside sources, but something that is recognised from within. A person may begin to sense truth more directly, to feel guided in a way that is steady and clear rather than confused or reactive. There is less struggle to “figure things out” and more of a natural knowing that comes from alignment. This is what is meant by the meeting place between the human and the divine. It is the point where the individual no longer feels separate, but begins to experience a sense of unity, where their thoughts, intentions, and actions are in harmony with something greater than themselves.

Because this level is not part of the physical world, it cannot be controlled or manufactured through external means. It is deeply personal and develops through inner growth. Each individual must come to it in their own way, through their own process of learning, living, and aligning themselves with truth. It cannot be borrowed, copied, or forced by someone else. This is why the reading emphasises personal responsibility and sincere seeking. The super-conscious is always present as a potential, but it only becomes active when the individual is ready to meet it. In that moment, the divide is no longer something that separates, but something that unites, allowing the soul and the spirit to function together as one.

SUPER-CONSCIOUSNESS VS CHRIST-CONSCIOUSNESS

There is a very strong connection between what is described as the super-conscious and what is often called Christ-consciousness, and understanding this connection helps bring clarity to both ideas. Christ-consciousness does not simply refer to the historical life of Jesus Christ, but to a state of awareness in which a person becomes fully aligned with the divine. It describes a condition where a person’s thoughts, feelings, and actions are no longer driven by fear, ego, or separation, but instead reflect unity, truth, and a deep inner connection with God. In simple terms, it is what a human life looks like when it is fully in harmony with the divine presence.

When we place this alongside the idea of the super-conscious, the relationship becomes clearer. The super-conscious is the inner bridge or meeting point between the soul, which is the individual’s personal identity, and the spirit, which is the divine source. It is not the final state itself, but the place where connection becomes possible. It is like a doorway within the person that allows the human self to come into alignment with the divine. When this level of awareness is awakened, the divide between the soul and the spirit is no longer experienced as separation, but as a point of union. However, simply having access to this bridge does not mean a person is fully living in that unity.

Christ-consciousness can be understood as the result of this process. It is what happens when the super-conscious is not only opened, but fully lived out in everyday life. When a person brings their physical thinking, their deeper identity, and their spiritual intention into complete alignment, the connection becomes steady and continuous rather than occasional. In this state, a person begins to act naturally from clarity instead of confusion, from truth instead of fear, and from alignment rather than inner conflict. They no longer need to constantly search for meaning or direction, because there is a quiet and stable sense of knowing that comes from within. This reflects the idea of oneness that is often expressed in spiritual teachings, where the individual no longer feels separate from God, but experiences life as being in unity with that higher presence.

In this way, the super-conscious and Christ-consciousness are closely related but not identical. The super-conscious is the mechanism or pathway through which connection is made possible, while Christ-consciousness is the lived experience of that connection when it becomes fully realised. One describes the bridge, and the other describes what happens when a person has crossed that bridge and continues to live from that place of unity. This teaching shows that spiritual development is not only about gaining knowledge or understanding ideas, but about becoming inwardly aligned so that the connection between the human and the divine can be fully expressed in everyday life.

READING 900-21

(Q) Explain what the divide between the soul and spiritual forces is? How manifest, and how we may study self to gain the approach to that divide.

(A) This [is] of the spiritual entity in its entirety. The super-conscious [is] the divide, that one-ness lying between the soul and the spirit force, within the spiritual entity. Not of earth forces at all, only awakened with the spiritual indwelling and acquired individually.

(Q) How may the individual think, study, and act to acquire this awakening?

(A) Study to show thyself approved unto Him, rightly dividing the words of truth, keeping self unspotted from the world, avoiding the appearance of evil, for as is given, those who would seek God must believe that He IS, and a rewarder of those who would seek Him. That is, that the Creator has that One-ness with the individual to make that One-ness with Him. As is given in the conditions as is manifest through those who would seek the One-ness with God, for only those who have approached sufficient to make the mind of the physical, the mind of the soul, the mind of the spiritual, One with Him, may understand or gather that necessary to approach that understanding.

Mind, Will, and the Soul: The Inner System That Shapes Your Life

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READING 900-21 explained

Reading 900-21 explains that the mind is not just one simple thing, but has different levels that work together inside a person. There is a spiritual mind, which is the highest level and is connected to purpose, truth, and the deeper direction of life. There is also the subconscious or soul mind, which stores memories, habits, and emotions from past experiences. Then there is the conscious or physical mind, which is the part we use every day to think, react, and make sense of what we see and hear. Although these seem separate, they are all part of one complete system, working together within the individual. The senses bring information into the conscious mind, the subconscious mind stores and organises it, and all of this becomes material that the person can respond to.

However, the reading makes a very important distinction between the mind and the will. The mind gathers impressions, reacts to situations, and is influenced by feelings, habits, and external circumstances. The will, on the other hand, is the active force that makes decisions. This is why Cayce says the mind is in direct opposition to the will. It does not mean they are enemies, but that they play different roles. The mind presents many thoughts, desires, and reactions, while the will chooses which of these to follow. In everyday life, a person may feel pulled in one direction by their thoughts or emotions, but the will has the ability to choose a different path. This shows that a person is not controlled by their thoughts alone, but by the decisions they make in response to them.

The reading also explains how knowledge and experience move through the system. Information comes through the senses into the conscious mind, and then it is stored in the subconscious. From there, it can influence future thoughts and reactions. Yet at every moment, the will stands as the deciding factor, choosing how to act on what has been received. This means growth does not depend only on what a person knows or feels, but on how they choose to respond to it. Over time, these choices shape the development of the individual, both physically and spiritually.

Cayce goes further by explaining that health and life itself are connected to how well this system is aligned. When a person loses awareness of the spiritual aspect within them, there is a kind of separation or breakdown. The connection between the inner spiritual force and the physical body weakens, and this can lead to disorder, illness, or even death. In contrast, when a person becomes aware of the spiritual force within and allows it to guide their life, there is growth, strength, and proper development. This is described as a kind of spiritual awakening or rebirth, where the individual begins to live with a deeper sense of purpose and alignment.

In the same way that physical life begins through a process of formation and birth, spiritual life begins through awakening and conscious development. The reading suggests that a person is meant to experience both. The physical body is formed through natural processes, but the spiritual life must be developed through awareness and choice. This development happens step by step, as the will learns to follow higher guidance rather than being led only by habits, impulses, or external influences. Over time, this leads to a more complete and unified life, where all parts of the person are working together.

The mind provides information, the senses bring in experience, and the subconscious stores it, but the will is what determines the direction of life. True growth comes when the will aligns with the spiritual mind, allowing the deeper purpose within the person to guide their actions. When this happens, the individual becomes more whole, more stable, and more fully alive, moving toward what the reading describes as becoming one with the will of the Creator.

MIND vs WILL

The difference between the mind and the will can be understood simply by seeing that the mind is where thoughts, feelings, memories, and reactions arise, while the will is the power that chooses what to do with them. The mind is constantly active, receiving information through the senses, recalling past experiences, and generating many different ideas, emotions, and impulses at the same time. It does not settle on one direction, but instead presents multiple possibilities—what you feel like doing, what you are afraid of, what you desire, or what you remember. In this way, the mind is like a stream of suggestions or influences flowing through you.

The will, however, is different in nature. It is not a stream of thoughts, but a focused and active force that decides which of those thoughts or feelings will be followed. It selects one path out of the many presented by the mind and puts it into action.

This is why Cayce describes the mind as being in opposition to the will, because the mind may pull in many directions at once, while the will must choose a single direction.

For example, a person’s mind may say they are tired, afraid, or unwilling, but the will can still decide to act with discipline, courage, or purpose despite those feelings. This shows that a person is not controlled by their thoughts or emotions alone, but by the choices they make in response to them. In everyday life, the mind provides the content of experience, but the will determines the outcome. Over time, it is the repeated use of the will—choosing what to follow and what to ignore—that shapes a person’s character, direction, and development.

SOUL MIND/WILL

Both the mind and the will are connected to the soul, but they are not the same thing as the soul itself.

The soul is the individual you—your true identity, your accumulated experience, your ongoing being across time.

The mind is a tool the soul uses to think, feel, remember, and experience life on different levels (spiritual, subconscious, and physical).

The will, however, is the active power within the soul that allows it to choose, direct, and express itself.

You can think of it like this: the soul is the owner, the mind is the instrument, and the will is the control or authority that directs how the instrument is used. The mind belongs to the soul in the sense that it is how the soul processes experience, but the will is even more central, because it is the soul’s ability to decide and act. In Cayce’s language, the will is often described as the force through which the soul aligns either with higher (spiritual) influence or lower (material, emotional, habitual) influences.

So, is the mind part of the soul?

In a practical sense, yes—the soul expresses itself through different levels of mind. But the mind can be influenced by many things, including the body, habits, and environment. The will, on the other hand, is more directly tied to the soul’s core identity, because it is the power of choice that determines direction. This is why Cayce places so much importance on the will: it is the point where the soul actively shapes its own path.

The mind is what the soul uses to experience and process life, while the will is the power within the soul that chooses what to do with that experience. The soul stands behind both, but it is through the will that the soul truly expresses who it is becoming.

SOUL'S CORE IDENTITY

The soul’s core identity is the deepest sense of who you truly are, beyond your thoughts, emotions, roles, or daily experiences. It is not your job, your personality, your mood, or even your current beliefs. Those things can all change. The soul’s core identity is the stable, underlying self that remains the same through all of life’s changes. In Cayce’s understanding, it is the part of you that is formed through your relationship with the spiritual source—it carries your purpose, your direction, and the meaning of your life. It is not something you invent in the moment, but something you discover and grow into.

This identity is expressed over time through your choices. Every decision you make using your will shapes how that identity is revealed in your life. The mind may produce many different thoughts and feelings, but the soul’s core identity is not defined by those passing experiences. Instead, it is defined by what you consistently choose to follow—truth, love, purpose, integrity, or, on the other hand, fear, avoidance, or confusion. In this way, the soul’s identity is both something that already exists within you and something that becomes clearer as you live it out.

Another way to understand it is this: your thoughts can change daily, your emotions can rise and fall, and your circumstances can shift, but there is a deeper “you” that remains constant. That “you” is not shaken by every feeling or situation, because it is rooted in something deeper than the surface level of life. It is the part of you that seeks meaning, that recognises what is right, that wants to grow, and that senses there is more to life than just reacting to circumstances. This is why people often feel a tension inside themselves—because their surface thoughts may be going one way, while something deeper inside them is calling them in another direction.

The soul’s core identity is your true self at the deepest level, the part of you that knows who you are meant to become. The mind experiences life, the will makes choices, but the soul’s core identity is what gives those choices meaning and direction. It is the quiet, steady centre within you that does not change easily, and it becomes stronger and clearer as you choose to live in alignment with it.

READING 900-21

(Q) Explain "Mind is the factor that is in direct opposition to will."

(A) We have many phases of mind. We have the mind of the spirit consciousness, of the physical sub-conscious, or soul. We have the mind of the physical body, through which any or all of these may manifest. The will [is] that active principle against which such manifestations respond. Hence [it is in] direct opposition to mind action. This, we find then, refers to the condition in the material world, will, see? The will in the spiritual plane, or spirit consciousness (not spirit entity) being the creation of that manifested in the earth plane. Hence the different conditions in will's manifesting and in how will [is in] opposition to the mind forces.

(Q) Explain "Mind is a factor as senses are of the mind, and as the soul and spirit are factors of the entity, one in all, all in one."

(A) As has been given. These conditions, mind of the soul, mind of the physical body, mind of the spiritual entity, are separated, that one may gain the knowledge of its action. As we have then the mind of the spiritual entity, that mind wherein the entity (spiritual entity [we are] speaking of) manifests in the spiritual plane, the mind in the physical body the subconscious, the conscious, through which the entity manifests in the physical world, one in all, all in one. In one in the spiritual mind, acted upon by their attributes, principally will, for it is the factor in the physical world, in the spiritual world, for the action being that through which the manifestations of any factor known. As we would have in this: Knowledge comes through the senses in the physical body to the conscious mind. The subconscious has the storing of the knowledge of given conditions; when the consciousness receives through the sense that knowledge, the will [is] the action against the incentives set forth.

(Q) Explain how the mind serrogates [segregates?], correlates, or divides the impressions to the portion needed to develop the entity, or physical force, toward the spark or infinite force, giving the life force to the body.

(A) In this, again we have the manifestations of physical conditions that may be manifest in a physical body, and conditions that may be manifest in the spiritual body. As we have in correlation of conditions that assist in the building, the developing, in the physical body, the entity, the inmost being, the expectancy of the physical body must be awakened before the body, through its tissue, its vital forces, can emanate the necessary building, or eliminating forces, of the physical body, to rebuild or develop properly. Hence the cause of death in physical world. The lack of the consciousness of the indwelling spiritual force in the spiritual entity in physical body. The breaking, the division, in the portions. Hence the disintegration of physical to the birth in the spiritual. As we have again in the physical the correlation of those elements necessary for the setting in motion of those vibrations to create the offspring, the developing begins with the separation of those elements in the physical body to create physical body, born into physical world. The knowledge of the spiritual forces begins the development through the awakening of the spiritual forces in the entity. Hence the birth into the spiritual world. Hence the necessity of the rebirth in and through such conditions, until the whole [is] made in the will of the Creator.