Touching the Soul: A Practical Guide to Connecting with Your Soul

Written by Vahid Zekavati

Copyright: NLP Radio

Introduction

In the hustle and turmoil of life, we are all in search of a lost something. A feeling that is sensed every moment, yet remains elusive. Perhaps that feeling is the tranquility that rises from the depths of our being, or the very delicacy that we have forgotten. This book is not a textbook, but a journey. A journey into the infinite realm of your own soul, where you can face your true self, without masks or fear. Within these pages, you will learn how to turn silence into a friend, solitude into a sanctuary, and focus into a tool. You will learn how to heal past wounds with kindness and cast off the burdens of the soul by forgiving yourself. This book takes your hand to travel to the deepest parts of your being, and to once again touch and feel that sense of calm and that forgotten delicacy. Are you ready to return to your true home?

Chapter One:

What is the Soul and How Do We Touch It?

Why, despite having everything, do we still feel that something is missing and we lack peace? This is a question that may cross our minds in moments of solitude or silence, a sense of something lost that we do not know what it is or where we can find it. This inner void sometimes drives us into a relentless search outside ourselves, leading us towards things that can never fill that void, because what we are searching for is not of the physical world. This feeling is our hidden curiosity about something we neither see nor hear.

We have learned to perceive our world through the five senses, and anything beyond this framework seems intangible and incomprehensible to us. But what we call the soul is not a material object or a physical body that can be touched with a hand. The soul is an energy, an awareness, a presence, and a life force that flows through our entire being. This delicate essence, like a breeze you cannot hold but whose presence you clearly feel, is present in every moment of our lives and only needs our attention so we can connect with it.

To touch this delicate energy, we must first change our definition of touch. Physical touch requires the contact of two material objects, but touching the soul requires opening our inner and spiritual senses. These senses are our intuition, our sixth sense, and our deep heartfelt perceptions that we often resist or ignore. Touching the soul, in fact, means an aware connection with this part of our being that operates beyond our logic and intellect and reveals truths that cannot be seen with physical eyes.

This change in perspective is the first and most important step on this path. When we stop searching for a tangible soul and instead look for an inner feeling, all doors open for us. For example, when you listen to a beautiful piece of music and feel tears welling up in your eyes, this deep feeling is your soul being touched by a subtle frequency. Or when you stand before a beautiful sunset and feel an infinite sense of peace, that is the moment your soul is in contact with absolute truth and beauty. These are small experiences that show us how simple and accessible touching the soul truly is.

This experience is not a fleeting and temporary feeling but a deep and stable connection. A feeling that comes from the outside may quickly fade, but a feeling that originates from within is lasting and powerful. Touching the soul is an inner peace that stays with you even in the midst of life’s chaos. This feeling is your inner compass that helps you move on the right path and not stray from your existential truth.

Our soul is a pure awareness that always knows the truth and is in communication with our entire being. Although we may have blocked this communication due to our fears and false beliefs, the soul never abandons us. In every moment, there is an opportunity to reconcile with our true selves. This chapter reminds you that your soul has always been there, like a light in the darkness, waiting for a little attention from you so it can shine with all its might once again.

Changing perspective from a physical touch to an inner touch means a return home. This journey is a return to a place you have always been, but have forgotten. By focusing on our inner senses, instead of an external search, we arrive at a state of inner acceptance. This state allows us to perceive the existence of the soul as a constant presence rather than a rare phenomenon. This understanding is the first step towards living based on intuition and inner truth.

Touching the soul is touching a deep peace that is hidden beneath all worries and anxieties. This feeling assures you that even when everything is in disarray, a safe and stable point exists within you. This is the delicacy that we need kindness and forgiveness to understand. When we are kind to ourselves, we are telling our soul that we accept it and are ready to listen to its voice.

Inner truth is what our soul constantly reminds us of. This truth is our existential principle that transcends all external beliefs and social definitions. Touching the soul allows us to return to this truth and live according to it. This experience is like returning to an original source of water that completely quenches our thirst and gives us a sense of completeness.

Ultimately, touching the soul is a process, not a destination. This journey begins the moment you decide to no longer look outside for peace. You don’t need any special tools or places to touch your soul, just a new awareness and an accepting heart. This chapter invites you on this journey to discover how simple, powerful, and accessible it is to touch and feel the soul. Your journey inward begins now.

Chapter Two:

The Art of Solitude and Silence, The Gateway to the Inner World

Why is it that even when we are alone at home and there is no sound, we still don’t feel at peace? This feeling is a painful contradiction that many of us experience. We run from the chaotic world, but as soon as we sit in a quiet room, we find that our mind starts racing at an incredible speed. The endless thoughts, worries, and future plans flow in our heads like a congested road. This apparent silence has not brought us inner silence, and for this reason, we can never be alone with ourselves.

Today’s world, with its constant bombardment of information and distractions, has created a hostile environment for our soul. Every notification, every message, and every news piece pulls our mind away from the present moment and towards the outside. We have become so busy reacting to these noises that we have forgotten how to listen to our inner selves. This external chaos not only takes away our peace but also makes us feel a perpetual sense of unease and restlessness. Our mind has become like a tape recorder that absorbs all the sounds around it without any filter.

The external noise has turned into an inner noise. A crowded mind is the biggest obstacle to hearing the soul’s voice. The voice of our soul is like a gentle and subtle whisper, but the voice of our mind is like a loud and aggressive shout. This is why we always hear the voice of our mind, but not the voice of our soul. To hear that whisper, one must first quiet the shouts. This silence is not a void, but a sacred space where our soul can reveal itself and become closer to us. This art is the art of listening to the hidden calls.

The first step on this path is to create physical solitude. Solitude does not just mean being alone, but consciously moving away from any form of distraction. This can be spending a few minutes in a room without a mobile phone or walking in a peaceful and green park. The purpose of this is to temporarily disconnect from the outside world so we can get closer to our inner world. This is a simple but very powerful practice that teaches us how to separate ourselves from our surroundings and reach a point of peace.

But physical solitude alone is not enough. The main challenge is mental solitude. Even in the most peaceful places, your mind might be full of thoughts and worries. This is where mental exercises come into play. One of the simplest and most effective methods for calming the mind is focusing on the breath. By consciously focusing on each inhale and exhale, you can bring your restless mind back to the present moment. Your breath is like an anchor that saves you from the wavy sea of thoughts and brings you to the shore of tranquility.

During this practice, your mind might resist strongly and return to past and future thoughts many times. The important thing is not to give up. Every time you notice your mind has wandered, gently bring it back to your breath without judgment. This act is like taming a rebellious child. With patience and persistence, your mind will learn to calm down and remain focused on one point. This simple practice shows you that silence becomes a conscious action.

When the mind calms down and mental solitude is created, a vacant and clear space forms within you. This space is where the soul’s voice can be heard. This voice might appear as a deep sense of peace, a sudden insight, or even a strong feeling of presence. This is the moment you, for the first time, hear that subtle whisper and realize that your soul has never left you and has always been there, waiting for you to be ready to listen.

The purpose of this chapter is to equip you with the necessary tools to calm the mind and create a safe space to begin this journey. These tools are not just simple techniques, but keys to opening the doors of your heart to your existential truth. With every moment of silence and every conscious breath, you are building an inner sanctuary whose peace no one and nothing can take away from you. This sanctuary is the place where you will experience touching your soul for the first time.

On this journey, remember that silence is not scary. Silence is a friend that helps you reconcile with yourself. Being in solitude with yourself is a gift you give to yourself. This gift allows you to be free from the bonds of the external world and achieve an inner freedom. A freedom that is only possible through connection with the soul.

Therefore, the journey to the inner world begins with a choice: the choice of solitude, the choice of silence. This choice is the beginning of a new story in your life, a story in which you are the hero searching for a treasure that has always been within you. This chapter shows you that to find that treasure, all you need to do is find a quiet place, close your eyes, and start to listen.

Chapter Three:

Focus and Attention, The Guiding Light in the Darkness

Have you ever felt that, in one moment, your mind is wandering in several different places? Half in the past, half in the future, and only a small part of it in the present moment. This mental scattering is a quiet and deep suffering. We are doing something, but our mind is elsewhere, and for this reason, we neither enjoy our work nor find peace. This lack of presence is our main obstacle to touching and experiencing the beauties of the present moment and moves us away from our existential truth.

After creating a space of solitude and silence, the next step is to light a lamp in this new space. This lamp is nothing but focus. Focus is the tool that gathers our scattered awareness and guides it inwards. This is similar to using a magnifying glass to concentrate sunlight. Instead of your awareness’s light being scattered in all directions, with focus, you guide it to a single point and multiply its power. Focus reminds us that true power resides within us.

The first exercise suggested to you on this path is focusing on your heartbeat. In a quiet moment, place your hand on your chest and listen to your heart’s rhythm. This beat is the sound of your life. This exercise immediately brings you from the world of mental thoughts to the world of your body and sensations. With every beat, you face a simple truth: you are alive. This practice creates an instant and profound connection with your life energy that many consider to be the soul itself.

Another practice is paying attention to bodily sensations. In any moment of the day, turn your attention to your body. Do you feel tension in your shoulders? Do you feel anxiety in your stomach? Or maybe you feel a sense of peace and lightness in your chest? Instead of judging these feelings, just pay attention to them. This act turns you into an aware observer and allows you to receive the messages your body sends through its sensations. These messages often have a deep and non-physical root.

These exercises can be easily integrated into our daily lives. While walking, you can feel the wind on your skin. Or when you are drinking tea, feel the warmth of the cup in your hands. These small practices shift your awareness from a scattered state to a focused state. They teach you that every moment of life is an opportunity to connect with yourself. These small moments are, in fact, stepping stones that lead you to the deeper layers of your existence.

But the main purpose of these exercises is not just calmness. Focus is a tool for discovery. In the darkness of unawareness, focus acts like a flashlight that allows you to discover parts of your being that you had not seen before. These parts include hidden beliefs, old fears, or even pure and unconditional awareness. When you guide your attention inward, you begin to see a world that has always been there, but you have been blind to it.

In the depths of this journey, you might reach a timeless and spaceless state. A deep silence in which you have neither a name nor a specific identity. There is only a pure sense of being and awareness. This is the very touching of the soul’s delicacy and truth. This experience shows you that your true identity is beyond all the roles and labels you have taken on throughout your life. This part is your core essence that is unchangeable.

On the path of focus, your mind might resist and wander many times. This is completely normal. The important thing is not that your mind never wanders, but that every time you notice it has strayed, you gently and without judgment bring it back to your point of focus. Over time, this practice trains your mind to be obedient and calm and to stop its wandering.

Focus is the language of the soul. When you practice bringing your attention inward, you are in fact learning the language with which your soul communicates. Our soul communicates with us through feelings, intuition, and inner senses. By focusing on these senses, we become capable of understanding its messages and can consciously respond to them. This practice initiates a deep and two-way conversation with our being.

Ultimately, focus and attention are the keys to turning solitude and silence into a meaningful experience. Without focus, solitude can turn into loneliness and silence into a void. But with focus, every moment of solitude is an opportunity to discover a new layer of your being. This process turns you into an inner researcher, someone who, instead of searching for answers outside, knows that all truth resides within them.

Chapter Four:

Forgiveness and Self-Kindness, Untying the Knots of the Soul

Why do we feel guilt and shame even when no one is blaming us? This inner voice is a harsh judge that compares our every step and every decision with the past and punishes us for our mistakes. This self-blame is sometimes even more painful than any external blame, because it never stops. This pain stems from the fact that instead of accepting ourselves, we are trapped in a never-ending cycle of judgment and denial and we never allow our wounds to heal and our soul to be freed.

This inner judge is the biggest obstacle to connecting with the soul. The soul is a manifestation of unconditional love and acceptance, but the voice of self-blame creates a space of fear and disgust. This negative energy settles on our soul like a heavy dust and prevents it from shining. Every judgment and every blame creates a tight knot in our existential energy, and these knots block the free flow of energy. We cannot search for love and peace in a space filled with disgust and hatred.

To touch the soul, these knots must be untied. The only tool that can loosen these knots is forgiveness and self-kindness. Self-forgiveness does not mean condoning past mistakes, but rather releasing the heavy burden of those mistakes from your shoulders. This act frees you from the prison of your past and allows you to live in the present moment. Self-kindness is the acceptance of the fact that you are a human being who can make mistakes, but is worthy of love and peace.

The first exercise you can do for self-forgiveness is writing a forgiveness letter to yourself. In this letter, with complete honesty, write down all the mistakes and regrets you hold in your heart. Then, on behalf of a friend or a compassionate person, write a letter of forgiveness back to yourself, forgiving yourself for all those mistakes, and reassuring yourself that you have moved past that and are ready to move forward with love. This practice is a symbolic ceremony for release.

Another practice is using positive affirmations. These sentences are tools for reprogramming your mental state. In moments of weakness, repeat sentences like “I am worthy of love and peace”, “My mistakes do not define me”, or “I accept myself just as I am”. These sentences are not a trick, but an expression of your inner truth. By repeating them constantly, you teach your mind to stop the blame and replace it with kindness.

In difficult moments and when you feel vulnerable, you can use a physical self-hug. In a moment of solitude, wrap your arms around your body and hug yourself. This simple act sends a message to your body and mind that you are safe and not alone. This hug is a physical sign of self-kindness that strengthens your sense of security and acceptance, and causes the voice of your inner judge to fade.

These practices help you untie the knots accumulated in the soul. These knots are the main obstacle on the path to touching the soul, as they create a space of resistance and contraction. When a knot is untied, life energy and love can once again flow freely within you. With every act of forgiveness, you lift a heavy stone from your heart and prepare yourself to touch the soul’s delicacy.

Ultimately, the soul can only flourish in a space of love and acceptance. You cannot force the soul to appear, but you must provide an environment for it where it feels safe and free. This environment is built with kindness and forgiveness. When we are kind to ourselves, we tell our soul that we accept it and that it is worthy of everything it is. This acceptance is the greatest gift you can give to your soul.

The result of this process is a deep sense of lightness and release. You no longer carry the burden of the past and can live with your whole being in the present moment. This is the peace that comes from touching the soul. This process reminds you that you were complete and worthy from the beginning and that no mistake can diminish your existential worth. To return home, you only need one step: forgiving yourself.

Chapter Five:

Practical Exercises for a Daily Connection with the Soul

Why do I feel peaceful at times, but this feeling doesn’t last and gets lost in the mundane? This question is a challenge that many of us face. We might achieve a deep sense of peace and connection with the soul in solitude or meditation, but as soon as we enter daily life, we lose that feeling. This happens because we view connecting with the soul as a rare event, not a daily practice. We need to turn this connection from a temporary experience into a way of life.

The heart of this book beats in this chapter. To turn the connection with the soul into a daily reality, we need simple exercises that can be done amidst life’s busyness. These practices do not require hours of time or special places, but only a small daily commitment. These small habits are like drops of water that, over time, create a great river of awareness and peace in our lives.

The first and most important practice is short meditation at the beginning of the day. Before you pick up your phone and get caught up in news and notifications, just sit for five to ten minutes and pay attention to your breath. This helps your mind wake up from an unconscious state and enter a conscious one. With this practice, you set the tone for your day, and instead of being pulled by the outside world, you consciously direct yourself inward. This is a morning gift to your soul.

The second practice is journaling. Have a notebook and a pen and write down your thoughts and feelings. Journaling is an honest conversation with yourself that helps you access the hidden layers of your mind. It shows you what is truly happening inside you: your fears, desires, and even repetitive behavioral patterns that you might not be aware of. It is a mirror for seeing your inner self.

The third practice is listening to intuition. Intuition is the language of the soul. This feeling is the inner voice that usually appears as a gut feeling, a sudden thought, or a sense of “rightness.” Practice paying attention to these feelings and respecting them, even if they don’t seem logical. Throughout the day, before a small decision, pause for a few seconds and ask yourself: “What does my inner voice say?” This act strengthens your connection with the soul.

The fourth practice is conscious connection with nature. Nature is a mirror of the universal soul. By spending time in nature, such as walking in a forest or sitting by a river, you can feel the life energy and peace of the universe. Look at the trees, listen to the birds’ sounds, and smell the soil. This connection reminds you that you are part of a larger whole and gives you a sense of belonging and tranquility.

These practices help you move from a state of fragmentation to a state of coherence. They are neither difficult nor require special skills, but only a heartfelt commitment. If you couldn’t do all of them on a given day, do not blame yourself. Just resume them the next day. The most important thing is persistence and continuity.

With every practice, you are weaving an invisible thread to your soul. With every thread, this connection becomes stronger and firmer. Over time, you will see that touching the soul is no longer a rare event, but a permanent presence that guides you throughout the day and brings you peace. You will reach an inner safe point that nothing can take away from you.

This chapter is your roadmap for daily life. Each practice is a step on this endless path. By doing these exercises, you will not only touch your soul, but you will allow it to manifest through your life and illuminate your path with its light. This is the true meaning of conscious living that awaits you.

Chapter Six:

A Soul-Led Life, Manifestation in the World

Why do we often feel like victims of circumstances and out of control of our lives? This feeling stems from a reactive life; a life in which we respond to external triggers instead of acting from within. An unpleasant message, heavy traffic, or a simple criticism is enough to disrupt all our peace and push us off our path. We are like a puppet whose strings are in the hands of external events, and we never get to ask ourselves what we truly want.

Now that you have the tools of silence, focus, forgiveness, and kindness, you are ready to enter the final stage: a soul-led life. This stage does not mean the end of the journey, but the beginning of a new way of living in which you no longer act reactively. On this path, instead of immediately responding to events, you pause for a moment and ask yourself: “What is my soul telling me in this situation?”

Acting from within means listening to intuition and acting on it. For example, when your first reaction in a difficult situation is anger, your soul might suggest calmness. Or when you are choosing a job, your mind shows you more money, but your soul tells you about a sense of satisfaction and joy. A soul-led life means consciously choosing the second path, even if it seems more difficult.

When your daily decisions and actions align with your inner truth, you experience a powerful sense of connection and meaning. Your job is no longer just a profession, but a mission. Your relationships are no longer just a habit, but a deep bond. With this alignment, you no longer resist life, but move with its flow and discover that the universe supports you and paves the way for you.

This life gives you a sense of deep peace. A peace that does not come from external circumstances, but originates from an inner harmony. You know you are on the right path, even if the storms of life come towards you. This peace is like an anchor that holds you firm even in the most turbulent seas and assures you that you will never drown. This is the unique peace that comes from touching the soul.

A soul-led life is not just for your benefit. Manifestation in the world is one of the most important outcomes of this process. When you live from an authentic and conscious place, your inner light shines outward and illuminates others. Without the need for teaching or lecturing, your mere presence is an inspiration. Your kindness, acceptance, and peace are transferred to others and create a positive chain.

On this path, there will also be challenges. Moments will come when the voice of your mind is louder than the voice of your soul, and you might make a mistake. But the difference is that now you have the necessary tools to return to the path. The daily practices you learned in the previous chapter are guide lights that bring you back to the main path and help you stay in touch with your soul in any situation.

This journey has no end. Every day is a new opportunity for growth, discovery, and a deeper connection with yourself. You are a hero, not because you have reached a specific destination, but because you have chosen to act from within and live with all courage, according to your existential truth.

This book was an effort to show you that touching the soul is not a hidden secret. It is an art, a practice, and a way of life that begins with small daily choices. Every step you take inward brings you closer to your existential truth.

Finally, I invite you to continue this journey. The world needs people who are at peace with themselves and shine their inner light into the world. By living a soul-led life, you not only save yourself but also help save the world.

Book Review and Final Conclusion

This book was a journey into a realm that is always accessible to us, yet we often overlook it: the world of the soul. We began this journey with a simple question: How can we touch and feel our soul? Gradually, we discovered that this touch is not a physical act, but a deep inner experience that comes from awareness and kindness.

In Chapter One, we changed our perspective and viewed the soul not as an object, but as a presence, an awareness, and a life energy. Then, in Chapter Two, we learned the art of solitude and silence, which, like a gateway, guided us from the chaos of the outside world and a crowded mind to the safe sanctuary within.

After creating this peaceful space, in Chapter Three, we used focus and attention as a light to illuminate the darkness of unawareness, and through simple practices, we reached the deeper layers of our being. In Chapter Four, we removed the biggest obstacle: with forgiveness and self-kindness, we untied the knots of the soul and provided a space of love and acceptance for it to flourish.

The beating heart of this journey was Chapter Five, where we learned practical, daily exercises to turn our connection with the soul from a fleeting experience into a way of life. Finally, in Chapter Six, we reached the final stage: a soul-led life. In this stage, we learned how to act from within instead of reacting to life, and by aligning our decisions with our inner truth, we not only found our own peace but also made a positive and lasting impact on the world.

This book was a guide to show you that touching the soul is, in fact, touching your true home. A home that has been inside you from the beginning, waiting for you to discover it. We hope this journey is not an end, but a beginning for a life full of awareness, peace, and inner truth.