Assuming that man has a distinct spiritual nature, a soul, why should it be thought unnatural that under appropriate conditions of maladjustment, his soul might die before his body does or that his soul might die without his knowing it?

Summary

This quote suggests that if humans have a spiritual essence or soul, it follows that it should not be considered unnatural for that soul to perish before their physical body or even without their awareness. It implies that certain circumstances of emotional or psychological imbalance can lead to the death of one's soul, symbolizing a loss of vitality, purpose, or connection to one's inner self. In this viewpoint, the potential demise of the soul is portrayed as a consequence of being out of sync with one's authentic nature and lacking self-awareness.

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