With the creation of the physical universe
and the involvement of souls in the realm
of matter, the experience of time and space
came into being.
As with most mystical traditions, the Cayce
readings consistently maintain that time and
space, as we know it, do not really exist.
When asked directly if time and space exist
apart from physical consciousness, Cayce replied
in the negative.
He went on to explain that physical consciousness
uses the divisions of space and time for soul
development -- in patience.
Patience is that essential quality of the
soul that places the experience of time and
space in its proper spiritual perspective.
In patience the soul possesses itself.
Some readings even describe physical reality
as a triune consisting of time, space, and
patience.
Thus the physical universe and its experience
of time and space becomes the classroom in
which the soul gradually awakens to its
spiritual heritage -- that is the meaning
of patience.
The illusion of time and space serve a spiritual
purpose.
From the perspective of spirit, there is no
time but now.
Everything is happening in the eternal present.
Or to put it another way, there is no time
-- it is one time.
Likewise, there is no space -- it is one space.
Thus, from a spiritual perspective, time and
space are relative.
