What is the soul and how may I approach it?

[Sacred Fool]

1)  But you, as a motivated person in 3D, perhaps stumbling along the path, offer the example of something at once relatable and of extreme value—the desire to better yourself, to grow, to reach for that which is beyond, to seek oneness with the all. As an average person, this view of someone like you, in my opinion, is more motivating and inspiring than an established guru.

2)  And, gurus, whether they seek it or not, have to contend with accumulating followers, which is in conflict with individuals thinking for themselves and working out the mysteries for themselves.

1)  Yes, perhaps.  But think of a pack of aspirants all traveling around a track and two or three break out in front, which is more inspiring, those to your sides or those up ahead who might tacitly be challenging you to catch up with them?  I would say it depends on the particular person and on their current circumstances.

Where I was coming from in my statement wasn't about providing inspiration, though, it was about doing deeper work in spirit.  The more balanced and reliable is one's vehicle, the safer and more effective are one's travels through space and time, if you will.

2)  I take your point--that's usually their source of income, after all--but there are exceptions.  Peace Pilgrim springs to mind.  She was a dedicated exemplar (an athlete on the spiritual walking track, so to speak) who was very balanced in her relations with those of her species.  She didn't accrete a syrupy following, to my knowledge, nor was she widely known during her lifetime.