Soul or Spirit

Do you believe there is a difference between your soul and your spirit? I just recently began to contemplate this question. After discussion with friends and some research I finally came to my current conclusion. Here is my perception:


Soul – This is who you are at your deepest level. It encompasses your personality traits, your desires, your expression of self.

Spirit – Your spirit holds your soul as a parent holds a child. It is there to help guide your soul and open the door to the spirit of God or the Divine.

Now, my next question to ponder – if these descriptions are close to the truth, then who do spirit guides guide – our spirit or our soul or both? Hmmmm…
 
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