Prior to our descent to this planet, we had a clear description of the purpose for coming here. During that time of being in "heaven" or "the other side", we were able to see and know all that we have done in our past lives and what we must do in the future to clear and rectify. While on the "other side," we also chose our circumstances of parents, life situations like wealth vs. poverty, single vs. married with children and much more.

    When we chose to move to this planet, we knew in that moment of choice from our heavenly perspective, that we must clear our karma of past lifetimes, as well as our familial karma, and reconnect with our true spirit. When we made the choice for planet Earth, we also knew we had a responsibility to not only clear our own karma and reconnect with our spirit, we also agreed to assist others in this process as soon as we were aware enough. It is a responsibility that we have taken on in lifting up this planet.

     From a heavenly perspective, I’m pretty sure our Divine Mission was very clear. As we descended through matter onto the planet, those things that were once very clear were forgotten. The veil was put into place and we have a lifetime to work towards lifting that veil and finding the truth within our hearts.

    Once we are here on Mother Earth, we are faced with choices daily. These choices often bring us lessons. It appears that our biggest lessons are presented to us through our closest friends and family. They challenge us and we challenge them with our behavior, lack of respect, self-centeredness and attitudes. When we are challenged or challenging, it is often from a basis of fear and greed. If we choose to honor our true friends and family with loving kindness and respect, then we are thinking, feeling and acting with our heart in alignment with God’s will.

    Let us contemplate how easily and how often our actions and thoughts are fear centered. Are we taking actions and making choices based on how much money we might make? Are we choosing friends and business associates in a truly ethical manner based on love centered thoughts and intentions or based on fear? Have we thrown away long-term meaningful friendships or business associations because we perceive that someone else or some other situation can promise us the moon and place out the carrot of more money? Do we burn our bridges with our actions, words and thoughts when we do reach for the carrot? Are those ‘friendships’ and associations real or merely based on fear and greed? When we ask ourselves these questions, we must be truly honest and delve into our souls! What is our motivation and underlying intention in our various associations? Are we motivated by fear and are so spineless that we throw away what was once so dear?

    As a human being on the planet we have choices. We have free will. It is our actions and our lack of actions that create true friendships, true love for self, and all that makes up our own reality. And these same actions or lack of actions, choices, are what can be fatal or helpful to our spiritual progress and why we came to this planet to begin with. This subject of choices takes great inner review, self-observation and soul searching. Searching into the core of our heart center will reveal the truth and help drop away the veil.

    As you have heard before, there are transgressions that are fatal to spiritual progress. They are:

• Pride, which is excessive belief in one’s own abilities

• Envy, which is the desire for others traits, abilities, talents or situations

• Gluttony, which is a desire to consume more than what one actually needs

• Lust, which is an out of balance craving for the pleasures of the body

• Anger, which is taking the choice of fury instead of love

• Greed, which is the desire for wealth and material gain, ignoring the spiritual realm and stepping on loved ones

• Sloth, which is the avoidance of physical and/or spiritual work.

    We all have so much to learn. And we are blessed with so many opportunities to do it ‘right’ daily. We are constantly provided opportunities to have a ‘do-over.’ But eventually, we might run out of those chances and opportunities to do the right thing, love fully, act with loving kindness and thoughtfulness. And when those choices run out, then our world, our reality, could tumble down upon us until we learn the lesson. I believe that we may share what we have learned even when there is so much more to learn. We are all teachers and students to and for each other. Therefore, as we awaken and begin to remember, then we must also remember to help others to reconnect with their divine nature. There are many ways to do this. It is important though, not to impose our beliefs and the "how" to do it on another person. We may have a tendency to believe that our way is the only way. Yet everyone is unique and divine. Each and every one of us must find our own Sacred Way based on our own Sacred Point of View.

    I urge you to find a way to plant seeds for thought. Then it is up to the individual to water the seeds, weed the garden and nurture the sprouts as they grow into full plants. It is not up to you to weed another's garden. Be willing, though, to assist if the individual asks you to garden with them in their backyard. Also be wise enough to know when they must garden alone for their highest and best good. It is sometimes best to step away and let our loved ones learn their lessons on their own without our involvement in their lives. Be supportive and help, yet allow their own independence and inner guidance handle the challenges that may arise! And believe me, this works both ways, as sometimes it is best that when we are ‘learning our lessons’ for our friends and family to stay out of the way so we can get our lesson on our own!

    May we all remember that we are Love. May we all remember why we came to Mother Earth. May we all fulfill our Divine Mission while we have this precious gift of Life on Mother Earth. May we all act with Loving Kindness and Compassion to all!

                   Blessings and Love

                                       Margaret