Man's origin was as spirit, not a physical body. These souls projected themselves into matter, probably for their own diversion. Through the use of his creative powers for selfish purposes, man became entangled in matter and materiality to such an extent that he nearly forgot his divine origin and nature.
Edgar CayceAnd what is life? God manifested in the material plane. For it is in Him that we live and move and have our being.
Edgar Cayce