Soul Journey

I have been given many gifts in my life, but one that I have learned a great deal from…a gift that I never understood why I received it, until a few years ago. I was blessed, fifteen years ago, with identical twins boys. As identical twins, my sons, Adam and Ari, share the exact same DNA because they started as one. They have the same parents, and are living in the same environment, yet they are completely unique individuals; each with their own emotions, personalities and life lessons or self learning “opportunities”. I became aware, when they were very young, that they perceived information differently, and, like then and today, have their own special ways of dealing with challenges, conflicts and relationships. Scientists and psychologists have always studied nature vs. nurture, but I believe that the differences between my twin boys, comes from another dimension…. their souls.

Each person has the opportunity to discover their own soul journey. We all have life lessons that are given to us through experiences and relationships. When we understand and become aware of our life lessons, and work on changing them, we move towards our higher selves. This movement or transformation can be difficult and sometimes painful, but, when we are willing to encounter our truths and walk through the pathway of change, we eventually find peace within ourselves, step by step. There are many ways to start connecting and becoming more aware. Some examples, that have helped me on my journey have been: *meeting and talking with a guide, journaling, writing, yoga, walking, hiking, being in nature, meditation, music, chanting and drumming circles, movement, massage, prayer, studying, reading, contemplating and, especially… spending time alone.

Throughout my years as a student of Jewish literature and Torah, I was taught that the Jewish religion was based on the idea that the Messiah will come when there is peace in the world and the Temple of Jerusalem will be built once again. How about a different way of looking at the coming of the Messiah…. Is it possible that the re-building of the Temple is the re-building of ourselves instead? Can we be in a period of a spiritual re-building rather than a physical re-building of this world and that each one of us has the opportunity to create peace and light as individuals and as a collective community? Maybe, if we become more aware, and are able to understand and learn from our life lessons, we will know our souls more fully and have a feeling of oneness and peace. .How wonderful it would be to create Heaven on Earth. You can wait for the Messiah to come….or take the first steps, experience new dimensions… … learn from your life lessons and encounter the light.

*Look for my next blog, "The Importance of Guides."

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