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Here's what you should immediately do
if you cross over and find yourself in a dark world.
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One of the afterlife-reports states that 75% will spend at least a short time in detention. One's intuition suspects this might be true.
Think of the average person we meet in society every day. Most people are not that spiritually-minded, not that caring and considerate, and more than a little materialistically led.
Somewhere, too, it's been stated, among the citizens of the afterlife, most of them currently reside in the Dark Realms - not Summerland. I find this more shocking than the former statement.
they could leave today
Of this sequestered majority in detention, we are tempted to exclaim, "Why do you do this? Why don't you leave and start a better life?"
But then, referencing that average person in society again, most people are not that teachable, are not that open to new information. Fear rules the lives of many. And this spirit of confusion, upon crossing over, can manifest as an intransigence that might waylay progress for some time.
it will be different for you
But, you are not an average member of society. You were intellectually curious and honest enough to have sought out information about the nature of the next world. Your spirit is more open than most.
Those who continue in an attitude of openness, humility, and questing for the truth will have little trouble upon crossing over.
However, if for whatever reason, at time of transition, you find yourself in a dark place, do not panic. You know how things work now.
Though you might not be able to see them, there will be Spirit Guides near you. Simply call out to them, and ask for help; tell them you're ready to make a new life, to make good on past errors - and, if what you say issues from a sincere heart, then, almost immediately, the Guides will appear - and, if you're willing, they will take you to a better world.
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Editor's last word:
What sort of behavior sends one to a Dark Place?
There is no hard-and-fast rule, but, generally speaking, the counsel of Elizabeth Fry will advise us:
“…it’s all a state of being, a state of mind. Every existence in which one might find himself is a state of mind, a state of awareness, a consciousness.”
Or Tesla:
Our essential essence, our level of consciousness, which is reflected in the vibrational frequency-level of the inner-body, determines our “initial port-of-entry” upon crossing over.
As we’ve discussed, we don’t need to exhibit “sainthood” qualities for entrance to Summerland; if we’ve generally tried to live a good life, to help others as reasonable opportunity allowed, such altruistic effort will have raised the frequency-level of the inner-body, befitting us for a decent world upon transition.
Fear is the fundamental cause for “low vibrations.” We'll want to guard against being led by fear.
Fear of death causes people to join cultish religions.
Fear of “not having enough” can make people selfish, greedy, and grasping.
Fear of personal diminishment, of “losing face,” can cause people to rage, to become easily angered, to be cruel and malicious toward others - causing great damage to one's person.
Everyone slips into egoic mental states from time to time – this is “ordinary mistake” and part of living in this world; but if fear becomes one’s habitual response to life’s requirement, then, we run the risk of sending ourselves to a place of darkness upon entering the next world.
Fear creates darkness in one’s spirit; love creates light. It's a simple formula. If we meet life with habitual fear – in any of its forms - we will carry the resultant darkness with us into the Astral Realms; but as we endeavor to live a life of service, we create light in our spirits, which will heal and undo the untoward attitudes of the past.
The question might be asked:
"For much of my life I've allowed fear to lead me. I want to do better. But even if I start now, I know that a quick 'I'm sorry' cannot immediately undo a lifetime of bad temper. What's in store for me?"
There's a quotation somewhere on this site that goes something like,
"A good person spends the second half of his or her life trying to make up for the first half."
I understand this sentiment only too well. I don't think it's so uncommon. And actually, for those who really want to live a good life now, they'll be miles ahead of the fear-based, religious, "good person" who prays, "I thank thee Lord that I am not like other men."
Let me give you the good news. Progress can be relatively rapid, depending upon what went before and how deep a hole one dug for oneself. But I will say this: Let us not be afraid, if required, to offer restitution to past victims of one's churlishness.
As we embark upon a program of righting past wrongs, we will find, rising within ourselves, day by day, a sense of joy to finally be on the right side of destiny, history, and God's mind. It won't be that bad for us; in fact, we'll enjoy seeing others, for once, doing well at our hand.
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