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[anagogy]

I used to think about this when I was suicidal. It seems that entities like Ra and some others see earth as a "place of learning". But we don't have any option other than "to learn", do we? Even after death, we have no option but to reincarnate again and again until we have suffered / learned enough to rise to upper densities. If we don't have to option of "dropping out" of this "school", then would it not be more appropriate to call it a prison?

I remember that one time, I wanted not only to die, but cease to exist. I still wonder if such an option is available which allows our self-awareness to "dissolve" back into the Creator. Otherwise it would appear that we're prisoners with no way out.

Actually, i have a different understanding.  After death, you choose whether you incarnate, and if you don't want to reincarnate again  you don't have to. But know this, after this life you undergo spiritual healing.  All of your hurts and frustrations are healed in their entirety.  After this period of rejuvenation, you don't fear incarnating again.  You feel like you could handle anything.  Also, while it may sound great remaining in the spirit world, trust me, stagnation will eventually lead you to physically incarnate again.  And you won't look at it like some kind of prison sentence but rather, a wondrous opportunity to take advantage of.

Believe it or not, there are some souls that are not suited for individuality, or even incarnation on physical worlds. These souls progress through other means, such as assisting incarnated beings. This is how they progress. Physical incarnation, while more difficult, provides more efficient catalyst, and allows for much faster progression. It is a short cut, if you will, to the ultimate destination.