Somehow, those deep, almost unanswerable questions always pop into my mind at times that are completely unfeasible to answer them. As I was driving to a barbeque I suddenly began to wonder, “What is the soul?”
Bad timing. That isn’t exactly a topic of conversation for bocce ball.
The greatest commandment commands that we love God with all of our heart, mind, soul, and strength. Most people have a good idea what is meant by heart and mind, but soul?
Webster’s is the furthest I have been able to research the question so far. The soul is what inimates us, moves us. Aristotle wrote about the soul in the Nicomachean Ethics which will probably be my next read.
I feel kind of sheepish that I have never inquired into the nature of the soul before when it is obviously so integral to philosophy and faith. Most people seem to only have a vague idea what the soul is. As I begin this persuit, I am sure I will post on this subject again.
If you have any pointers on where to look for instruction or any knowledge about the nature of the soul, please comment.
Russell Said:
on August 2, 2006 at 12:16 am
A fellow bocce baller? Sweet! I’ve got a set; let’s play sometime.
Maybe even mull over where you’re at with this soul journey…
brushymyboy Said:
on August 2, 2006 at 9:44 pm
Sounds good to me.