My “soul” is not some mysterious, ethereal entity that hovers around my physical being. My soul is what I really am: the true me. My thinking mind presents this or that fragmentary impression of myself to me of what I seem to be, often influenced by the opinions and judgements of others, but what I am is something pure, multifaceted, constantly developing, and whole. My actions – how I live my life in thoughts, words and deeds – reflect the state of my soul. Daily inventory of my actions and the content of my mind in my meditations reveal the progress I am making in my soul’s improvement, which is the purpose of my life.
Nick Hilton - Reflections 