Hell refers to levels of negative thought-forms that reside in close proximity to the Earth realm. It is where we go to work out, or remain within, our hang-ups, addictions, fears, guilt, angers, rage, regrets, self-pity, arrogance, or whatever else blocks us from the power of our own light. Everyone participated as spirits in the creation of the Earth which we created for the purpose of our spiritual growth. We participated in planning the conditions on Earth including the laws of physics and mortality which would govern us and the spiritual powers we would be able to access.