I have a new granddaughter, a 6-pound bundle of perfect incarnation, not yet 2 weeks old.  As I hold her I am not only reminded of the ineffable wonder of creation that produces a new life, but I have also been contemplating the why of it, why we souls become embodied. Why do we choose this physical experience? Why are we here? Many traditions teach that we come into life to learn, to develop ourselves and our ability to love and serve, to express compassion and to understand truth and integrity.  Human incarnation--our visceral physical presence-- allows us the experiences of ego and … [Read more...]