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oversoul

/ˈəʊvəˌsəʊl/

Meanings
  • noun

    The higher self or soul that is believed to be the source of an individual's consciousness and personality.

    - "According to Emerson, the oversoul is the source of all knowledge and wisdom."
    - "In some spiritual practices, meditation on the oversoul is believed to lead to enlightenment."

Variants
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oversoul , oversouls
Etymology
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The term 'oversoul' is derived from the works of philosophers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and William James, who wrote extensively about the concept in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.


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  1. The term 'oversoul' was popularized by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his essay 'The Oversoul'.

  2. The concept of the oversoul is closely related to the idea of the collective unconscious, which was developed by Carl Jung.


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  1. higher self: The oversoul is closely related to the concept of the higher self, which refers to the innermost being or true self of an individual.

  2. soul: The oversoul is a type of soul, specifically the higher or spiritual soul that is believed to be the source of consciousness and personality.


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The oversoul is a concept that has been explored extensively in literature, particularly in the works of Transcendentalist writers such as Emerson and Thoreau. It has also been a subject of interest in various spiritual and philosophical traditions.

How to Memorize "oversoul"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize the oversoul, imagine a bright and radiant light at the center of your being. This light represents your connection to the universal consciousness and the higher self.

  2. associate

    - Associate the oversoul with the concepts of wisdom, consciousness, and the universal spirit.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Oversoul is Our Source' to remember the definition of the term.


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