Well, for sure that reverend  in Florida, Terry Jones sure does not get it.  Uhm, a Christian without heart and only mind and anger.   Yep, he is going to do what he is going to do because his  belief system is  skewed by his own blindness.  Yes, I have been stating this many times already, “when an individual  dies that person will review his past and feel his own judgements towards others and of course suffer.”

It is only fitting that these type of people crop up from time to time to remind those who are moving toward the light how far we have come and how even further we have to go.  Yes, in Jesus time the world was in a different modality and He needed to create controversy so that others would rise above their own intellect and prejudices.

The meaning of Jihad is struggle or effort .   This is the primary meaning of the term as used in the Quran which refers to an internal  effort to reform bad habits in the Islamic community or within the  individual Muslim.  The is also used more specifically to denote a war waged in the service of religion.  Muhammad in His time also had skirmishes with other tribes in order to unite Arabs in a belief that God is One and idol worship would take one away from  the creator.    Those Muslims who wish jihad just don’t get it. Hatred and judgements will continue to cause pain and suffering upon humanity.

Regardless of one’s belief it through Love of God one can heal and find peace within and without.  Fundamentalism (religious beliefs based on literal interpretation) is sooooo much mind and very little heart.  The Christians and Muslims who follow this doctrine will continue to cause separatism and delay unity.

Man will have his say since we have yet to move into a matriarchal society based upon  Love, tolerance, and peace.  At this time it is important to delve into who you are and know that you are truly a child of God.

I recently took  a Suicide First Aide workshop to help individuals who were thinking about killing themselves.  Whether someone called or you connected  in person one would ask “do you have a plan?”   However, prior to that question, as hard as it may be, is to simply ask, “are you thinking about committing suicide?”  Once you know the reasons why  then you would want to eventually  have a plan to keep them safe.

Yes, there is a process of uncovering if an individual is thinking about harming themselves.  My Godfather killed himself by putting a gun to his head. Personally I felt people who did that were selfish and weak.  However, I now know it is part of the soul’s journey.  When a person commits suicide that individual will often experience the pain in the astral world (the place we go when we die) when reviewing  the consequences of their action.

In this course the Caregiver (there are other names to use but we will use Caregiver as the one who is trying to prevent an individual from committing suicide) must first connect to the individual by asking questions and exploring reasons for that person wanting to commit suicide.  Next by listening, the Caregiver will have an understanding for the reasons……………….

Yes, after understanding the reasons , if feasible, turn the negative into positive reasons for wanting to live.  Finding out what a person has done in their life could reinforce the reasons to live, i.e., music, travel, pets, family members, etc.   Of course you would want to know if they have a plan and ask if they had tried to commit suicide  in the past.  If they have tried what stopped them.  The very fact that person is talking to you is a reason they want to live and if necessary point that out.

For sure you want to get a commitment from that individual not to carry out  suicide even if it is for a day or less.  For example, if they were planning on using a gun, ask the person to give you the gun. Another example if they were going to turn on the engine in the garage to follow through with suicide ask for the car keys.  So, have a safety plan in place.

Also important have that individual state the reasons they were going to commit suicide and state the safety plan that is in place.  By doing that will reinforce their commitment to stay safe.

After that you would want to have the person connect with people who will be their for them within the safety plan besides yourself;  it could be a trusted family member, therapist, counselor and so on.  In this course, even the person who was playing the part of wanting to commit suicide brought up different emotions.

As a society we need to have more workshops in place and especially in the schools. Our world is experiencing numerous difficulties  and more people will  want to let go of because of pain.  From a spiritual perspective the pain will be carried over into the next world.  Again, that soul will continue to suffer and when reborn will have to experience similar circumstances to learn his or her lesson.

I welcome  your comments.

I recently watched the last episode, season two, Saving Grace.  In this particular episode a man by the name of Leroy  was about to be put to death.  He was torn between  letting go of his physical form and having faith in Allah (The meaning of God in the Islamic religion).  He would go between fighting to stay connected to his body and at the same  time calling out to Allah.  This caused him much anguish as he was about to die.

Even though many believe in Spirit there still is an attachment to one’s body.  Why is it difficult to let go?  The answer lies in the multitude of life times in the physical form.   We do not remember ourselves as Spirit when we are  reborn into the physical body.  So, once again we need to develop faith and trust that we are more then the  form.

Also, when we are born we do not remember our past lives which have been both good and bad.  The reason people do not remember because of the   physical and or  emotional  harm they have done to others.  Because of God’s compassion we forgo those experiences.

Once again, people have to hold onto their faith that the afterlife truly exists and that  the physiclal form is just one aspect on the journey towards God and truth.

Many have gone to intuitives, psychics, tarot readers, astrologers, etc to obtain answers to their quest for insight or healing.  Yes, it is difficult to let go but if you atleast believe there is more then just  this world of form then it would be easier to let go of………………………

I heard that the Spirit world welcomes those who have died when they are now  born in the Spirit world and when the soul leaves it is like death. When someone dies it is easier to know that they are truly going to a better place where physical suffering no longer exists.  However there is suffering if one has done many misdeeds based upon selfishness, greed, and manipulation of others.  That is another story.

Please feel free to voice your comments.  Thanks, Robert

There was a woman who had passed on who  was learning to forgive the Nazi who had murdered her in the concentration camp.  She was surrounded by Light Beings trying to help her to meet this individual and yes forgive him.  The Nazi who had passed on as well was emaciated  both physically  and emotionally  due to his transgressions.  I do not know if the woman actually did  forgive him.  There must be a very strong lesson for this woman who had to learn forgiveness.

Book, Testimony of Light, by Helen Greaves

I find it difficult when religious individuals ask us to forgive someone else but find it difficult to forgive themselves i.e. guilt, anger, control, negative thoughts to  name a few.  Often when doing a session I will ask this question to my client, “what does forgiveness mean?”  Most often an individual will not know the answer.  It simply means “letting go.”

When we let go, we cannot be a victim to whatever is keeping us back from our true selves.  I will also ask  a client,”what do you get by holding onto ………….?How would that change you if you let go of…………?”  Not so easy to answer the latter question.  When a person holds onto emotional baggage it keeps him/her safe because it is familiar.

A person can learn to forgive themselves first before passing away to learn that art of letting go.  Again, it is difficult to forgive another unless you forgive yourself first.  So, let go, let go, let go.

We have just celebrated the 4th of July with fireworks and talks on how we came to be a free nation.  Being a free and independent nation has its responsibilities which we have dearly neglected not only with our environment but with other sovereign nations as well.

We as a country have controlled others with misuse of power, manipulation, and greed.  The United States of America will have to pay a karmic debt.  The oil spill in the Gulf is only the beginning.  If you have been reading the papers, you would have seen that we are on a collision course with Mother Nature.

It reminds me of what had happened to Rome, ah yes, the  fall of Rome to be exact.  They had overextended themselves, were greedy, and had lust for power.

Religion in itself cannot change the course of events.  Religion created separatism to get a point across.  For our nation to heal it must  put God, which is beyond religion, first and then possibly our nation can begin to heal.  This can only happen when you as an individual open your heart and release the fears that have kept you trapped from your true self.  And, your true self is LOVE and LOVE is not separate from God.

As for me, I believe it is too late for our nation to heal and our karmic debt must paid. However, you  as an individual can heal if you have  the courage to go inside and release those bindings that have kept you from LOVE.