“Why are we here?”
It’s one of the most timeless and profound questions humanity has ever asked. While science explains the mechanisms of life, Spiritism—through The Spirits’ Book by Allan Kardec—offers deep philosophical and spiritual insight into life’s true purpose.
In this article, we’ll explore what the spirits revealed about the meaning of life, our mission on Earth, and how this understanding can transform the way we live each day.
Life Has a Purpose—And It’s Spiritual
According to the spirits who communicated through various mediums to Kardec, the purpose of life is simple yet profound:
To evolve.
Every life, no matter how long or short, is an opportunity for moral, intellectual, and spiritual growth. We are not on Earth by accident, nor are we here as punishment. We are spirits in a process of learning, temporarily inhabiting a physical body to experience challenges that help us become better, wiser, and more loving.
Earth Is a School—Not a Place of Reward or Punishment
Spiritism explains that Earth is a world of trials and expiations. That means:
- Trials are lessons we voluntarily accept to strengthen our character.
- Expiations are difficulties we face as a result of past actions that need rebalancing.
But none of this is meant to punish us. Rather, it’s part of a loving and just universal system, where we are given endless opportunities to correct, improve, and progress.
Life’s challenges are personalized for our spiritual growth. What seems unfair or random is, in Spiritism, part of a perfectly designed plan tailored to each soul.
Personal Mission: Each Soul Has a Role
Each person is born with a mission—sometimes grand, sometimes simple, but always important.
According to The Spirits’ Book:
- Some spirits come to inspire social change, innovate, or lead.
- Others are here to support, love, nurture, or endure with patience.
- Many are born into difficult situations not by accident, but by choice—because the struggle itself is what builds the soul’s strength.
Whatever our path, we are never alone. Spirit guides accompany us, encouraging and inspiring us throughout our journey.
The Importance of Free Will
Even though we come to Earth with a spiritual plan, we are not forced to follow it blindly. One of the key teachings of Spiritism is that we have free will.
- We can choose how to respond to life’s circumstances.
- We can delay or accelerate our progress.
- We are responsible for our actions and their consequences.
This empowers us to live with purpose and accountability. It also reminds us that we always have the chance to make better choices, to forgive, and to change.
The Law of Progress: Everyone Evolves
Progress is inevitable in Spiritism. No matter how lost, hardened, or misguided a spirit may be, it will one day evolve toward truth and love. This is because the law of progress is a divine principle that governs all creation.
Some souls evolve quickly, through effort and compassion. Others take longer. But every single one is destined for spiritual perfection.
This includes:
- Learning through experiences
- Developing reason and conscience
- Cultivating love, charity, humility, and self-knowledge
Even suffering, when viewed through this lens, becomes a catalyst for awakening.
The Role of Love and Charity
According to the spirits, love is the foundation of all universal laws. Our greatest responsibility in life is to:
- Love one another
- Practice forgiveness
- Serve others without expecting rewards
- Cultivate inner peace
Charity—understood not just as giving material help, but as benevolent thoughts, words, and actions—is considered the highest form of love in action. In Spiritism, it’s through love and charity that we most quickly evolve.
What Happens When We Fulfill Our Life’s Purpose?
When we live in harmony with our spiritual mission, we begin to experience:
- Greater inner peace
- A sense of meaning and direction
- Clearer intuition and guidance
- A reduction in unnecessary suffering
And when our life ends, we return to the spirit world with a sense of accomplishment and peace, ready for reflection, rest, and future planning.
A Spiritist Perspective on Daily Life
Understanding the purpose of life through Spiritism changes how we approach even the smallest details:
- Difficult people become opportunities to practice patience.
- Loss becomes a lesson in detachment and faith.
- Work becomes a space for discipline and service.
- Family becomes a sacred setting for learning love and forgiveness.
Every moment holds meaning. Every challenge has purpose. Every person you meet is part of your growth.
Final Reflection: Living with Intention
From the Spiritist point of view, life is not a punishment or a coincidence—it’s a divinely designed opportunity for elevation. We are eternal spirits with temporary bodies, walking a path of progress toward light, truth, and love.
Living with that awareness turns even the most ordinary life into something extraordinary. It brings meaning to the pain, depth to the joy, and peace to the unknown.
Your life has purpose. You are here for a reason. And every day is a step on your beautiful journey of becoming.
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