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the spirit to evolve through; that it is mortal and will
cease to live after it has fulfilled its purpose of hosting
the spirit, or if the spirit sees no benefit in continuing
with the current incarnation it will continue to try and
take the path it sees for itself and not the path the spirit
requires. When the body is in harmony with the needs of
the spirit, earth life flows smoothly. If there are
difficulties along the way the body will not be as
troubled by them as the spirit will help overcome them.
No stress is then taken on and the soul is unsullied.