Spiritual Evolution: How Character Building Reflects the Growth of Your Soul
A wise teaching from Grand Master Choa Kok Sui reminds us: “If you master character building, it shows your soul is evolving.” (The Golden Lotus Sutras on Character Building). These simple yet profound words invite us to reflect on where we stand in our spiritual evolution. Think about it—what you once considered “normal” or acceptable may now feel completely out of alignment with who you are becoming. That shift is not random. It is the sign of your soul’s growth.
The Journey of Spiritual Evolution Through Time
We don’t expect morals or ethics from animals. Their souls are still at a very primitive stage. Similarly, early humans, largely hunter-gatherers, lived by instincts of survival, not lofty principles. Even 500 years ago, what was socially acceptable is now seen as unthinkable. This steady change marks the evolution of human consciousness, which is nothing but humanity’s collective spiritual evolution.
As the soul evolves, the yardstick of what feels acceptable keeps rising. What you tolerated from yourself before no longer resonates now. And for those walking the spiritual path, this isn’t about external judgment—it’s about the inner compass of your own soul.
If you want to deepen this awareness, you may enjoy reading Observe Your Thoughts and Emotions, which explains how mindfulness can guide spiritual growth.
Character Building: A Mirror of Soul Contact
Grand Master Choa Kok Sui also said: “Character is the manifestation of the degree of soul contact.” When you strengthen virtues like honesty, compassion, and generosity, you are in touch with your higher self. This is why character building is inseparable from spiritual evolution.
Your thoughts, words, and actions reflect the maturity of your soul. When your identification is only with the physical body, the lower chakras—focused on survival and basic desires—stay dominant. But as awareness shifts towards your higher self, your higher chakras awaken. This naturally makes it easier to practice compassion, discipline, and truth.
This connection between thoughts and actions is beautifully explained in Achieve Your Goals: How to Manage Emotions and Stay Focused, where managing emotions is seen as the key to staying aligned with your higher self.
Walking the Path of Spiritual Evolution
Spiritual evolution is not an overnight leap—it is a journey of consistent inner work. With each act of self-reflection, with every effort to practice virtue over impulse, you are raising your consciousness. The real progress is measured not by external success but by the depth of your character and the degree of your soul contact.
In the end, no one else is your judge. It is your own soul that silently shows you where you are in your spiritual evolution. For practical tools, read Observe Your Thoughts and Emotions – Part 2 to see how awareness can transform your inner journey.
That’s emotional control in action.
Self-awareness and emotions: the key to transformation
The truth is, we can’t control what we’re not aware of. In Internal Awareness for Self-Mastery: The Key to Transformation, I spoke about the power of noticing what is happening inside us.
When we pause and observe our anger, fear, or anxiety, something shifts. Awareness creates distance. Suddenly, you’re not drowning in the emotion — you’re watching it. And that awareness is the first step to inner stillness.
Emotional control leads to inner stillness
Master Choa Kok Sui’s words ring like a bell:
“If emotions and passions are not controlled, how can you have stillness?”
Stillness is not about forcing your mind to go blank. It is about softening the storms inside. By learning to control your emotions, you open the door to clarity, calmness, and peace.
So the next time your emotions rise like a tide, pause. Breathe. Notice them. Choose how to respond. In that choice lies your strength, and in that strength lies your stillness.
Reflection Question for You: What is one emotion that most often pulls you away from calmness? And what would change if you could master it?
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