THE POWER AND JOY OF FORGIVENESS - PART TWO

 

 One surely must wonder just which vibrational frequency we are suspended in when the heart cannot forgive, and what it is that prevents one from letting go.

Mind In Control

Examine how it feels for you when the mind is in control and cannot forgive another for what they have done or said. The feeling is likened to hate, anger, perhaps frustration. Plus the fact that when one is unforgiving, the notion of "winning" with the particular situation is often present.

Notice how much mental energy is consumed when one is continually in this state, and how often the thoughts of the incident keep on replaying within the mind. This causes more and more sores to fester within us. One wonders which vibrational frequency we might be suspended in when the heart connot forgive, and just what it is that prevents us from letting go.

Tests And Initations

Since all souls must be strengthened on the path to initiation, it is reasonable to conclude that all must be tested. Events will present themselves in our lives for two reasons - karmic debts or a dharmic destiny. This means that circumstances will arise that evolve into Tests of Initiation. When these occur, such tests are always orchestrated by the Higher Self. Therefore, there are many situations that can occur at any given moment to place one in a situation for advancement and learning. And often the tests will come through individuals we least suspect.

So, the saying goes like this... "You can always tell the level of spiritual mastery you have attained by the level of the test or opponent who will be brought to you." Very wise words from a Master.

Now the logical conclusion to that statement is... The greater the test, the greater the compliment for the person whose soul is being tested. Looking at things from this perspective then, is our most hated "enemy" or "opponent" perhaps our greatest friend? Is this individual placed in our life to become our greatest teacher and help us learn the lessons we still need to learn? It is surely worth thinking about.

Testing the soul is always of a higher nature and these tests ALWAYS concern ones mastery of the Universal Laws. Afterall, that is why each of us has come to Earth. To achieve Mastery. And the activities we are involved with are only part of the education and illusion of life in this third dimension.

Learning Our Lessons

The weaknesses within our souls determine the lessons we will be faced with. These weaker patterns will influence the arena (or situation) where a soul will be placed. All this happens to provide us with the necessary opportunities to practice strengthening that part of our personality that needs it.

Now if a person does not choose to accept the challenge because of former habits etc., he or she will most certainly be faced with the test again in the future. And the tests will be repeated until the lessons are learned. But each time the test appears again it will come with new faces and each scenario will also bring lessons ten times more exaggerated than before. This is to allow the individual many more opportunites to practice the lessons until they are learned.

However, once the lessons are learned, and we are actually behaving and functioning on a higher level, the soul will radiate this higher frequency of Light and will never have to undergo those particular tests again.

Friend Or Foe

Consider again the unforgiving situation and the person who has offended and hurt you... As their deeds have helped and served to raise your soul to a higher level, isn´t that individual perhaps among those who have come to assist you on your path and not one that came to harm you?

Then again, no deeds or words from another can ever harm us unless we give our power away. Only we, ourselves, can harm ourselves. So rise above limitations and illusions and you will never give your power away because the Light will always be there to serve and protect you.

Therefore, if we forgive another for the illusions that appear to be so intense, and move our focus inward to master the lessons of the tests, we can then progress on the pathway to the Light at a much faster pace.

Forgiving Oneself

It is very important to remember to forgive oneself for any negative behaviour or actions from both the present and the past. Without doing so we are only tightening the bonds that bind us here in this third dimensional world instead of moving onward and upwards to our higher destinies. Destinies for the soul´s continuing unfoldment.

If one is having difficulty in forgiving oneself, then be warned and become aware of how clever the little ego is. This is the best way the ego can keep us trapped in the world of illusion. That same little ego believes this world is the "reality" or "the all in all" totality of existence, and is fighting for its own survival.

Soul In Bondage

When we cannot master forgiveness, the reality is that the other person holds power over our soul, simply by keeping it vibrating at a lower level and thereby holding it in bondage. This will continue until we decide to "let go" and forgive. So we are not in any way winning a "battle" here, we are actually losing by giving "the enemy" the authority to hold onto the ties that bind us. What is the solution? LET GO!! Experience the joy and freedom in letting go and forgiving.

By letting go and not allowing another to imprison ones soul will accelerate us into a higher state of consciousness and this shift in consciousness brings with it a happier, lighter feeling and fills the heart and soul with new hope and joy and freedom.

Wisdom From A Master

"Let go of all hatred and anger and say thank you for the lessons and the opportunities to raise your soul´s vibrational frequency into the Light. Without such an experience you would never be self-realized. Then love your opponent for making you the Master you are today. See your "enemy" as your greatest friend, and rejoice that you have been sent such powerful teachers for they shall deliver you your Liberation."

THE POWER AND JOY OF FORGIVENESS - PART ONE

"Inner peace can be reached only when we pratice forgiveness. Forgiveness is the letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions. Love is letting go of Fear." Gerald G. Jampolsky.

The Key
Forgiveness is "the key" to a transformation in your life. It will bring you relief, joy and above all the gift of freedom. No more strings attached! So to evolve to higher levels of life, we must first master a forgiving state of mind and heart.

Now the soul is trapped within the body which is primarily controlled by the little ego personality. This is why and how the mind and emotions are manipulated, like puppets. The dilemma being that the weakest of the lower bodies composing the human form are the mental and the emotional bodies. It is here our little egos rule supreme, as these two "Lower Bodies" are the ones closet to the physical. This little ego is very clever and skilled, it understands all our weaknesses and strengths, and is determined to win the battle for control, over the guidance of our Higher Selves.

Achieving The Goal
The goal we, as individuals, should strive to achieve - and that is the victory we all see within the mind´s eye - is the soul merging with the Higher Self. Not achieving this victory is THE ONLY THING that keeps us all in the throws and feeling of "seperation", a seperation from God. Not achieving this state causes us pain and delays the harmony and peace we all long for within.

Perhaps now you can begin to understand that the ego (which is the individual personified) is the "shield" between the soul and the Higher Self. This ego works to rule the lower kingdom within humanity because each individual IS that kingdom. So once this fact is understood, the question now to ask oneself is :

Whom do I serve : God or man?
Whom do I trust : God of mammon?

Choosing Freedom
If we wish to free the lower self from pain, suffering and anguish, then there is only one choice to make, and this choice is the ONLY way to accomplish the goal. Each soul must choose "freedom" for the process to begin. But, as always, the choice is our own. Just remember that "forgiveness" is the key to purifying the soul, and this state of mind rests at the heart of one´s transformation.

For the most part the teachings that should begin humanity´s enlightenment have fallen on deaf ears. It is also obvious today that the words from these wise teachings are analyzed mainly through the mind. This, dear friends, is not enough to experience fully the FREEDOM that is offered through the teachings, because one must also experience and understand the teachings with the heart. Analyzing and dissecting with the mind only, is insufficient. So let us continue to look at some of these teachings.

Higher And Lower Energies
The God Force is one pulsating field of energy. This energy field constitutes the life support system for individuals in embodiment and the connecting point to this "power" is through the Higher Self. Now anything vibrating less than the God Force, while still a part of the force, is considered to be of a lower vibration - or somewhat contaminated. The important thing here to remember is, that in order to connect with the power contained within the Higher Self, all lower forms of energy, all negative blockages must be cleared and raised into the collective frequency of this God Force.

Emotions like hate, envy, jealousy, anger, remorse, suspicion, and even mild dislike all vibrate at lower frequencies. So any of these feelings serves to "contaminate" individuals, keeping us from realizing our own full potential and power.

The Ego´s Choice
Remembering that forces of both darkness and Light will constantly try to influence the little ego, it is then up to this ego, which controls the darker side of humanity, to make choices as to what to do with every experience encountered. The difference will always be that the Higher Self will provide higher guidance, but this requires more self discipline and strength to follow. That is why it is so much easier to hate, feel righteous, and above all "win" than to feel humbled in any way. It would seem that this little ego chooses the path of least resistance. It simply prefers to hang onto a justification for why we should continue to habour the lower feelings of resentment. Afterall, it is the perfect opportuity to stay in command and limit our soul awareness and development.

Taking Control
When we choose not to hold onto lower feelings any longer and begin to rise above them, the vibrational frequency of the soul is raised. And this always causes a shift in consciousness. Choosing to let go of one´s past habits and patterns always begins in the mind.

So, the path to freedom is a CHOICE. Freedom begins the moment we choose to control the mental and emotional bodies and follow a higher path, rather than follow the path the little ego chooses. Once this choice is made to finally control the mental and emotional bodies (rather than they control us), a new world of hope, freedom and joy begins to manifest as a "reunion" with one´s Higher Self and a higher form of guidance begins.

Ego Must Die
The ego uses the mind and emotions, coupled with ingrained habits and traditions, to keep people from letting go of lower beliefs, attitudes and feelings. And the ego frequently wins because the control mechanism is so often fear or pride or both. Therefore, the declaration of victory for eternal life and entry into the Fifth Dimension is..... "EGO IS DEAD"! The important thing to bear in mind is... Forgiveness is nothing more and nothing less than LETTING GO!



Part two follows...