When walking the spiritual path, an understanding of the soul is extremely important.  In the Esoteric Tradition, the soul is understood as the center of one's true identity.  As such, it is seeking to express itself through its outer reflection, the personality (ego). Milestones to Enlightenment  talk will give an introduction to spiritual initiation as conveyed within the Esoteric Philosophy. Spiritual initiations are always taken by the soul itself.