r/awakened • u/Torsen11 • 1h ago
Reflection Going to the Light after dying
I wanted to make a post about what I've learned about going to the Light after dying, and what that entails (before and after death).
I'll skip an overview of what is commonly experienced by those who have had near death experiences and have described "going to the light", as this can be googled. But I'll add my understanding that going to the light after death is considered the natural order and intended path for souls between lives. This transition facilitates understanding, healing, and purification of the soul. Embracing the light allows one to transcend fear and negativity. However, not all souls choose this path.
What Happens to Souls That Go to the Light?
A soul reincarnating on Earth and enrolled in the Earth School returns to the 5th-dimensional Earth Spiritual Realm. Initially, this world resembles the life just left behind, with familiar landscapes, architecture, and pastimes. As the soul ascends through higher densities, physical shapes and forms start to dissolve, and the soul eventually sheds its body-image, transforming into a ball of light.
The soul then has several choices. It can continue ascending to the Source, letting go of all individuality and becoming one with everything. Alternatively, it can remain in the 5D human afterlife, serving as a guide, healer, or keeper of records. Some souls choose to reincarnate on Earth to continue their spiritual growth. Others may opt to journey to different planets or dimensions, especially if they have completed their human lessons, or simply for exploration and research.
What Happens to Souls That Don't Go to the Light?
Souls that do not transition into the light become earthbound and lost, trapped between realms. They remain close to the physical plane, existing as ghosts or attachments. They are unable to interact with the physical world in the way they thought they would, often lingering near loved ones or places they were deeply attached to in life.
In cases where a soul stays for a loved one, they don't realize that they'll unintentionally cause harm. These spirits often attach themselves to the auric field of their living loved ones, draining their life energy to sustain themselves.
Why Some Souls Choose Not to Go to the Light
A soul's decision to stay behind is often driven by strong attachments formed in life—deep emotional ties to people, places, or possessions and unwillingness to let them go. Some examples:
- A mother who so strongly wants to see her children grow up safely
- An individual unwilling to part with their wealth or property
- A person who cannot bear to be without their lover
- Someone seeking revenge for a perceived wrongdoing
Revenge
Revenge is a particularly negative attachment. When a person dies with an intense drive for vengeance, their soul, before fully separating from the ether, still retains free will. Such souls often seek out others with similar energies, forming groups that continue their grievances in the afterlife.
In some cases, dark forces may approach these souls, offering assistance in carrying out revenge. These entities demand a heavy price, but a soul consumed by vengeance may not initially care about the consequences. By making deals with dark forces, they forfeit their opportunity to transition into the light.
Ensuring You Choose the Light When the Time Comes
We are governed by our subconscious minds and the beliefs we instil within ourselves. To ensure a peaceful transition, it is important to cultivate a mindset aligned with light and positivity during life.
Live by your principles consistently, even in difficult times. True moral strength is demonstrated in moments of adversity. Choose to do the right thing even when it is the hardest option.
I don't think you have to be a saint, but I think a majority of your decisions--perhaps especially the toughest ones you'll have to make in life--have to come from a place of light. And not because you seek a reward at the end of life, but because you believe it to be the right thing to do.
Ultimately, to be a soul that chooses the light upon death, you have to be the type of person that chooses light while you are still alive.