A Tiv spiritual being exists in two layers: the spiritual being and the physical being. These two layers work together as one complete being.
The spiritual being
The higher, non-physical aspect: our higher consciousness, purpose and spiritual life.
The physical being
The material aspect: the visible, earthly form we live in and interact with in the physical world.
Jijingi u Tamen (Higher Self)
Our highest consciousness, spirit essence and connection to Aôndo and the wider spiritual realm.
Uma u Ken shima (The life of the mind)
The spiritual life of thought, understanding, intuition and inner knowing.
Uma u Ken iyol (The life of the body)
The spiritual life-force that gives vitality, movement and life to the physical body.
Jijingi (Spirit)
The life essence within the body that gives life, movement and vitality in the physical realm.
Shima (Mind)
The seat of thought, reasoning, memory and decision-making in the physical being.
Iyol (Body)
The physical form, made of flesh, bones and blood, through which we act, work and experience life.