Soul vs Ego: How to Care For Your Human Needs & Your Higher Self

patriciaferrira050
Aug 21
2 min read

When it comes to spiritual growth, there’s a lot of advice out there that says things like: “Rise above your ego” or “Just listen to your soul.” But here’s the truth: you’re not meant to abandon one part of yourself for the other.

Why We Can’t Ignore Our Human or Our Soul

Your human self exists in the 3D world. It’s your body, emotions, mind, and daily needs. Ignoring these in pursuit of spirituality leads to burnout, disconnection, and bypassing.

Your soul exists in higher consciousness. It holds your divine purpose, infinite expansion, and deeper truth. Ignoring this side keeps you stuck in patterns of safety, fear, and unfulfillment.

True growth comes from integration, not elimination.

Signs You’re Abandoning Your Human Self

Ignoring your body’s need for rest and nourishment
Labeling emotions like sadness or anger as “low vibe”
Saying yes to every intuitive nudge without grounded planning
Over-spiritualizing problems while avoiding practical solutions

Signs You’re Abandoning Your Soul

Staying in jobs, relationships, or models that drain you
Ignoring the quiet pull toward your deeper desires
Letting fear of judgment stop you from expressing your truth
Filling every spare moment with noise so you don’t hear your soul

How to Care for Both Your Human and Soul

Honor both rest and inspiration. Schedule recovery alongside creative flow.
Pair the spiritual with the practical. Meditate and also cook dinner. Pray and also pay your bills.
Celebrate both milestones. Promotions and pay raises matter—but so do boundaries, truth-telling, and spiritual breakthroughs.

The Soul-Led Discernment Question

Whenever you face a decision, ask:“Is this coming from my soul’s truth—or my human’s fear?”

This one question helps you meet fear with compassion and align with your higher self.

Final Thoughts

The goal isn’t to kill the ego or ignore the human—it’s to create harmony. When your human is cared for, it becomes an ally. When your soul leads, it gives your human direction.

That’s how you step into your highest alignment—by holding both with love.

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