Soul and Spirit

In many religions, there is the question of the soul and spirit. What are we comprised of? Is there a difference? Having spent a long time in the Christian faith as a diligent student, I have come to a higher understanding. I truly feel and believe that our souls live on in many lives and that each of us has a divine spark within. Often referred to as light, energy or holy, this spark is what connects us with the divine, who continually works with a soul in achieving understanding that is beyond rational thought. Though much in the scientific community can attest to the universe as being full of energy, it also speaks of every thing being composed of the same. There has to be something of higher intelligence driving us to completion. Where does our ability to think and feel above other living things come from otherwise? We are not plants that reaction to the law of nature, we are co-creators who have the ability to form our own futures simply through our thoughts and emotions. This transcends any organized doctrine or religion. They are merely stepping stones of souls in their ultimate development. It is our attachment to the material that blocks the realization of this truth. When we realize the immaterial is of a higher order than the material, we find contentment and abilities once hidden.