138. What is the 'soul' and the 'spirit'?
In this episode, Suzie Ridley explores two terms that appear throughout spiritual development and esoteric teachings: the soul and the spirit. Rather than offering a definitive definition, Suzie shares the working framework she currently uses through her own experience to help make these concepts easier to understand and work with in your spiritual practice.
Suzie describes the soul as the individualised aspect of source consciousness that continues across lifetimes, with the Akashic Records holding the energetic memory of its journey. She contrasts this with spirit as the flowing life-force energy experienced through intuition, creativity, the body and internal technology, before exploring practices that can help you deepen your connection to whichever aspect feels less accessible right now.
In this episode, you’ll learn
How Suzie currently defines the soul and spirit through her own spiritual experience
Why the soul is described as the continuous aspect of you that journeys through different lifetimes
How spirit can be understood as life-force energy, including prana, chi or Shakti
How meditation, breathwork, creativity and embodiment may connect you differently to soul and spirit
How to choose spiritual practices based on where you currently feel disconnected
Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction: Episode 138 of Wisdom from the Akasha
0:09 – Why we're exploring soul & spirit (August membership recap, upcoming death series)
1:58 – Defining the soul and the spirit
3:13 – What is the soul? (individualised fractal of source consciousness)
5:00 – What is the spirit? (the "feminine" life-force aspect)
6:51 – How to work with both aspects to grow spiritually
9:10 – Closing thoughts
Resources & Links
Akashic Records Training
Free Ebook: 101 Questions to Ask Your Akashic Records
Free Guide: 7 Days, 7 Chakras
Connect with Suzie: YouTube | Instagram | Pinterest
Mentioned in this episode: Episode 123. 5 Benefits of ‘Akashic Bathing’
About Wisdom from the Akasha
Wisdom from the Akasha is the podcast for spiritually curious people navigating awakening, growth, and real-life challenges with a grounded, embodied approach. Hosted by Suzie Ridley of Akashic Readings and Healing, an Akashic Records Teacher, practitioner and researcher, each episode is a deep dive into esoteric topics and spiritual development for soul expansion.
Guided by her work in the Akashic Records, Suzie shares reflections and practical suggestions you can bring into everyday life, where the mystical meets the tangible. With thousands of hours in the Akashic Records and clients around the world, her intention is to offer a fun, helpful resource that supports clarity, intuition, and meaningful, sometimes miraculous shifts.
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