Happy those early days, when I Shined in my angel-infancy! Before I understood this place Appointed for my second race.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker recalls a pure spiritual state before birth, viewing earthly life as a lower destination compared to their original angelic existence.
- In plain terms
- I was happy and angelic before I was born.
- What can you take from it?
- Think of birth as a step down from a better place.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel you belonged elsewhere before now?
- What was your earliest memory?
Another view
The idea of preexistence is not supported by most scientific views.
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