There are many energetic vibrational dimensions encased one within the other (like a bubble within a bubble within a bubble) all of which makes up one very big bubble of consciousness – which contains our “spiritual universe” (one of many universes as I shall later elaborate on).
Each energetic vibrational dimension within our universe has a corresponding sympathetic resonance for, are inter-connected with, and penetrate into various aspects of creation.
The highest, most subtle of dimensions are called "Heaven" or "Paradise" - where the purified souls ascend to and dwell. (According to some traditions, there are 7 levels of Heaven, each one more sublime). The lower levels are called "Purgatory" - where souls process or be "purged" of their karma. And the very lowest, densest, grossest, material level is called "Hell" - where souls descend to when they are unwilling to release their attachments to the physical reality, enslaved to their lower passions, ruled by their selfish ego and will.
Paradise, Purgatory or Hell - are not simply some “place” to go to out “there”, but are linked energetically and vibrationally to ones inner state of mind or consciousness... subjectively experienced everywhere the soul goes - incarnate during a life time, or after when in spirit.
These other dimensions above the physical are somewhat similar to what we have here, yet the higher one goes, the more expansive, refined, subtle, sublime, lighter and less substantial it becomes. In ascending order (from the physical) these are the various astral and solar, and even higher up, the etheric and causal dimensions... and beyond.
The higher dimensions of the etheric and causal... and beyond... are what could be considered (relatively speaking) the "Heavenly Realms". This is where the various assortments of "Angelic" beings inhabit and function from (some tasked to expedite “His Will” upon the lower created dimensions and beings). The character of these places is more archetypal, with diffuse flowing energies, celestial sounds and lights. There is less and less a clear delineation of matter here. Vibrations are harmonious and unifying (unlike those found in the lower created dimensions) so awareness can easily be focused on "The One" or "Divine" with very little if any distraction from sense of self, personal will or ego. (Perhaps this is the "Garden of Eden" of the Bible or the "Pure Lands" of the Buddhists).
The low to middle dimensions of the physical, astral and solar contain pluralities of vibrations that are more complex and convoluted. These are the dimensions of duality consciousness that exist further (more separate) from "Source". To those of us who are aware and sensitive beyond the physical, the occupants of the astral and solar dimensions may appear mythical, even dream like, yet to the denizens who exist on those vibrational frequencies, they are quite real to each other (where they interact and exist). It’s just like those whom we interact with on this physical level of vibrational frequency seem palpably real to us - we are "attuned" to each other (sort of like turning the dial on the radio). An astral, solar, or angelic being could very well walk right through our physical bodies and - unless we were attuned and open to their frequency - we would not notice them at all.
As one ascends up the scale, the very fabric of these higher and higher dimensions become made up of subtler and subtler energies and vibrations, which make it easier and easier for the denizens of these dimensions to manipulate... simply, solely, and directly with the creative powers of the mind and heart - through thought, will, or desire. Yet, unlike the Angelic beings (who dwell in unity consciousness), the level of consciousness of these lower or middle dimensional beings exists within a constant state of duality of "me", "you", "us" and "them" - meaning, there is still an awareness of separation. At these levels of consciousness, ones choices are not always predicated on what is good for the "One" (the “Divine Will”), but what the ego-mind decides (or identifies) as good for "me" and “mine”. The individual still has free will to make any choices that they wish, yet if they make choices that are at odds with the divine will and its universal laws (i.e. love, harmony and unity), they shall create pain and suffering for themselves and others. Residents of all the dimensions (no matter how high) are still subject to the laws of cause and effect or "karma".
Through the process of entropy, the vibrations of that which exists on the more invisible and intangible dimensions eventually become slowed down and down, more contracted, dense and heavy... till they became visible and tangible and finally manifest as this physical dimension.
And as we too descended from the causal... etheric... solar... astral... and then finally into the physical dimension - all those invisibles and intangibles that existed inside our ego-mind-consciousness as archetypal ideas, thoughts, impulses, feelings or desires... also became more tangible as they took on more substance, shape and form. On the higher dimensions, our inner reality is experienced in a more expansive and objective way, but when incarnate – our inner reality gets “mirrored” back to us in a more defined and subjective way - like “instant feedback”. This is one of the main benefits of being incarnate - it is here where we can intimately see and feel and deal with our soul... warts and all. It’s the difference between seeing and feeling the earth from outer space, verse seeing and feeling it from on its surface – one is a generalized objective view, whereas the other is very detailed and subjective. There are of course benefits to both positions and perspectives, but it is only through the physical incarnation where the soul (if it is paying attention) may best find out the intimate reality and truth of its self (down to the souls smallest imperfections), and it is here where the best opportunities lie to be thoroughly purified. However, having come all this way... most of us have now forgotten just what we are doing here and why.
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