Many people have long questioned what truly happens when someone di:es. Does consciousness vanish completely? Does everything simply stop, or does existence shift into something new? Across centuries and cultures, spiritual traditions around the world share a common belief: d3ath is not an ending—it is a passage.
When the physical body can no longer sustain life, the soul disengages from it. In many belief systems, this moment is described as the severing of the silver cord – an energetic link that connects the soul to the body during life. Once this connection dissolves, the soul enters a different realm, one that exists beyond physical matter and linear time.
For many, this transition is gentle and effortless. The soul releases earthly burdens—pain, fear, and memory and moves into a state of peace and clarity often referred to as the soul’s true home. In this space, souls continue to grow, learn, and sometimes assist others on their journeys.
However, not every soul moves forward right away.
Why some souls linger near Earth
Certain circumstances can cause a soul to remain close to the physical world for a period of time. Common reasons include:
- Deep emotional ties, such as love for family members or fear of leaving them behind
- Feelings of regret or unresolved guilt
- Unfinished matters—conversations never had, conflicts left unresolved
- Disorientation, when the soul does not yet realize the body has been left behind
- For the soul, time is experienced differently. What feels like years to us may pass as only moments for them.
Three types of souls that may remailose
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