Given that the human soul is the very core of our human nature, we might note that, when we are guided by soul, we are guided by nature. Both soul and greater nature do guide us in our individual development, whether or not we ask for this guidance.

Bill Plotkin
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One of the most striking characteristics of human nature is that we all have a core of moral and spiritual values that we value and want to keep intact. We all know that we ought to behave in certain ways and that we should not do things that are immoral. However, our values can be destroyed. The values we hold dear can be taken away from us by circumstances or by the constant pressure of society.

We must fight for our values at every turn. This is why we say that we must fight for our soul and the greater nature within us. If you are guided by your soul, you will be guided by your nature.

Source: Nature And The Human Soul: Cultivating Wholeness And Community In A Fragmented World

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