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I think i might have read in various places i just can't find where that the neshama chooses the body based on the life missions that it needs to accomplish so it chooses the most suitable conditions in order for the soul to elevate itself.
Is there a source for this or am i getting this all wrong?
The blessing we say in the morning, אלק״י נשמה שנתת בי says clearly the opposite. G-d is the one who determines which body the Neshamah enters.
My G-d, the soul which you placed in me is pure. You created it, You formed it and You blew it into me...
I am not able to use "comment" yet, please take this answer as a comment.
From your question, it seems you look at Neshama and Body 2 different "things" or objects. Yet, my understanding to Judaism, all is ONE. Adonai Echad. Could it possible body and spirit (besides, there is a mind as human being) is one, not two.
If there are 2, it means Hashem puts a Neshama into a body which is similar with your question: Neshama chooses the body.
If they are ONE, could it possible the quality of Neshama makes and forms the body? So, we say we can tell one from one's eyes, since eyes are the window of soul.?
Just a comment.
