I believe that we are Spirit in transit! Lithuanian traditional belief is that we have 2 parts to our being which could be described as Spirit and Soul (Veles and Sielos). It is believed that when our physical bodies die, our Spirit/Veles returns to Paradise/Dausos via the Birds Way (known as the Milky Way) and our Soul/Sielos remains here on Earth where it passes into Trees, Flowers, Fields, Waters etc.
These Souls help Nature to flourish every year. When I see a blossoming tree or a flower filled field, I am reminded of these loving and helpful Souls who are my global ancestors.
I believe, our Spirit is a Star in the Universe. It is a traditional Lithuanian belief that you don't point at Stars because it might be at your Star that you point, and it might fall out of the Sky and you will die. Although I don't believe this literally, I do believe that this folk belief alludes to the common worldview of Lithuanians and other Baltic tribes. There was a common belief that the true us, is not really flesh and blood but a Star/Spirit, shining in the Universe, existing with your own eternal Fire! The idea of "Pointing at your Star" could also be interpreted as a sign of disrespecting the Spirit with an accusing finger.
This philosophy/worldview leads to an understanding which brings a kind of liberating detachment which brings peace in times of stress in life, when you realise that this is all the illusion and reality is far more greater than any of us could imagine.
Scientists in the field of cosmology, has determined that our atomic make up is from elements found only in exploded stars in our universe. I think it is amazing that science has validated the essence of the wisdom of the worldview of our ancient ancestors.
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