Finding Common Ground

The Archangels Guide Us Towards Unity

Despite a chaotic couple of weeks, we’ve seen a glimpse or two of unity out there lately, particularly with regard to freedom of speech.  I just read that Disney lost about five billion dollars in stock value due to people – people on “both sides” – standing up to the bullying and attempt to cancel a comedian who dared to criticize the current administration, among other things.  Not everyone agreed with the jokes that were said, but a whole lot of people agreed that the government and its agencies had no business censoring what people said on TV.  Because of that unity, decisions were reversed, and the government got a very clear message that the majority of people would not stand for or support freedom of speech being threatened or attacked.  Good for us! 

Wouldn’t it be really nice if we united for change on a number of things and brought the power back to the people rather than to a select few?  I asked the Archangels how we might go about that, considering how split the population is currently, and their answer follows.

Question:  Can you please talk about finding common ground in such a divided environment, so we can pursue unity?

Answer:

The first step is to be willing to release the anger you have towards each other.  The longer you have held onto it, the more difficult it is to let it go, because it can become such a habit.  This requires self-healing.  Yes, you must release, then heal from long lasting anger, because it is toxic.  It depletes your peace and your joy.

So, begin by giving yourself permission and setting the intention to release anger.  Release all anger energy to the Earth, so that it may be recycled.  Then, make a conscious effort to replace it with the Big 4, joy, hope, love, and peace, however that looks for you.  You do not do this for others, you do this for yourself, in order to heal.  For when you are angry, it does not hurt the sources of your anger, it hurts you.  You must heal. 

Remember that healing is not linear or finite.  It is ongoing.  Old anger and trauma can be retriggered, but if your focus remains on releasing and healing, you will recover from being triggered much more quickly.

Since your question pertains to unity, we will proceed assuming your anger and barriers pertain to people as much or more as to situations, although we wish to point out that although it is often people who make the easier targets for your anger and blame, it is the fear of the situation that is at the root of these issues, not the people connected to them.

Begin by reminding yourself that no person is all “good” or all “bad.”  All people make mistakes, and all are worthy of compassion, whether or not they grant it to others.  Also, consider first who you are and who you want to be.  That should be entirely independent of others and their behavior.  To that end, we would say to treat others as you wish to be treated, rather than how they treat you.

Release all pre-conceived notions of who people are based on their labels and the groups in which they interact.  No matter the group, they are still individuals.  Do this consciously and to the best of your ability.  Just because someone is labeled a certain way does not mean they agree with everything pertaining to the group, especially considering that most members of any group covered by media are extremists.  They do not represent the majority.

Next, generate ideas of things you have or might have in common.  Are you both parents?  Siblings?  Friends?  Employees?  Struggling in today’s economy?  Hoping for relief?  In need of more opportunity?  Hard workers? Smart?  Caring?  Cautious?  Fearful?  Frustrated?  Willing to help others?

Do you both want a better life for yourselves and your children?  More safety and security as you face the future?  Do you wish you had better leaders?  A voice that is heard?  Needs that were considered before decisions are made?

The fact of the matter is that most people have these things in common, and they far outweigh the differences between you which are generally based on two things:  1) which issues affect you the most, and 2) your information and ideas based on that information on how to alleviate your struggles and hardships.

You all have hardships and challenges.  You are all struggling.  And you are all being manipulated to some degree as those in power continue to prey on your fears.  You could and should be allies, rather than enemies.  You could and should unite against those who continue to exercise control over you, fuel the fires of division, lie to you, hide things from you, and sacrifice your needs for their own gains.  You continue to play right into their hands as you fight each other rather than them. 

Focus on what the vast majority wants, such as safety, access to basic needs, opportunity to advance through effort and talent, security for yourself and your loved ones.  Why do you not have these things?  It is not the masses preventing you from having them, it is those who are in charge of making key decisions.  They do not want you to be independent, and they do not want you to feel powerful.

There is enough food in the world that there is no need for people to go hungry.  There are medical treatments and medications that would significantly reduce disease and suffering in the world and make for a healthier population.  There is enough room for everyone.  There is enough water and clothing for everyone.  There is knowledge which could help everyone in a variety of areas, and many problems could be solved.  There is no need for some to suffer while others prosper, except for the greed for power, control, and wealth of very few who think most people are expendable when it comes to their own agendas.

You must stop viewing each other as the enemy and turn your sights to the true problems and those behind them.  They are few in number, yet their power is great, because you have given them your power, as well.  Take back your power.  Work together to dismantle the systems in place which do not serve you.  Do not accept the lies and scapegoats offered to you in order to blind you to the real problems.  It is the very people behind these lies and propaganda, the ones who prey on your fear and trigger your anger, who are behind the real problems.  Ask yourself what they gain and what they would lose if the system within which they work were to fall.

You will never solve your problems as long as you remain divided.  Power may change hands, back and forth, only to reverse accomplishments and create new problems when it does.  Sustainable, significant change will never happen as long as you fight among yourselves, no matter who wins elections and assumes control.  If you wish things to permanently change for the better, you must unite for those changes.  In truth, you all want similar changes.  Only by standing together will those changes occur.

Final Thoughts

As I was rereading the channeled message, a couple of thoughts went through my mind.  First, when the Angels talked about people labeled according to their group affiliation not agreeing with everything the group stood for, I thought of a good friend who is very active in her Catholic church, who has been very accepting of me and the work I do, even though it doesn’t always support her religion’s beliefs.  We were talking about that, and I expressed my appreciation for her support, and she stated she didn’t understand why so many objected to it, since the messages I shared were always positive, comforting, and hopeful.  She asked for some examples of the lines people accused me of crossing.

I mentioned that the Angels say there is no favored religion, and that they and God love everyone equally, regardless of religious affiliation.  She answered that she stopped believing you had to be a Christian in order to be “saved” long ago, that the God she knew was a loving God.  I mentioned that the Angels said we’re all loved unconditionally and forgiven of our sins, that there was no hell or punishment for choices we made while alive.  She answered that the message of the Gospel was to forgive, so it wasn’t hard to believe that God forgave us, too.  Practice what you preach. 

Lastly, I mentioned that not everything in the messages supported what the Bible said.  She said she’d never served on a committee yet where people didn’t have their own agendas, whether their intentions were good or not, so it wasn’t much of a stretch to believe that whatever group of men decided what should be included in the Bible and how it should be worded had their own agendas, too, not to mention the numerous translations and cultural and societal differences at that time would definitely influence the final product.  She loves her church and religion, but she doesn’t agree with everything in it.  She’s adjusted it in a way that fits her own understanding of God. 

Who among us believes and accepts every single thing of every single group in which we participate.  We all have our own brains, conscience, and free will to decide for ourselves what makes sense, and sometimes that means changing groups, while other times that means staying in the group after making your own personal adjustments.  I’ve met people who have been labeled MAGA based on who they voted for who are horrified by, for example, the treatment of undocumented immigrants, along with those who were erroneously roped into the category who were not undocumented or here illegally.  I’ve met others who are disgusted by decisions that have been made by the president they voted for, who regret their choice, as well as those who approve of some decisions but disapprove of others.  I’ve seen lots of people on the news who proclaim to be MAGA all the way, but I have yet to meet anyone like that in person, and if I did, that would be their prerogative, just as it is mine to believe and support my own choices. 

The same can be said of religion.  Christians have a really bad reputation right now in some circles, yet most of the Christians I know are good people who care about others.  They do not relate to or support the hate speech and persecution of others, like the people depicted on the news who are anti- just about everybody who is different from them.  Muslims have been labeled as violent religious zealots, but the ones I have met have been peace loving, gentle people, much like the Christians I know.  So many people hate the Jews, and I have yet to understand why.  Again, the Jews I know are beautiful people.  Maybe it has more to do with who I’m willing to spend time with and the difference of criteria I consider.  I like loving, caring, peaceful people.  I don’t care what religion they practice.

When the Angels talked about finding common ground, it made me think of a song by Sting, Russians.  The lyrics talk about political differences and practices by two opposing governments, Russia and the US, about how they say they will protect their people and countries, nuclear warfare, and then the punchline is, “I hope the Russians love their children, too.”  And of course, they do, just as we do.  What parents do you know who don’t want their kids to be safe and to have a good life?  Who do you know who isn’t concerned about the rising cost of living?  When was the last time you heard someone talk about how cheap groceries have become?  How affordable healthcare is?  That they don’t feel the need to lock their doors at night?  We’re all struggling, and we all hope for better times.  That’s what we need to focus on, rather than our differences. 

Nothing will be sustainable until we stand together and demand that things change.

Before we can decide what those changes will look like, we need to find a way to come together and get past our anger.  We need to reclaim our power and disregard the attempts and manipulation to widen the gap between us.  We need to question information and listen as well as talk.  And we need to acknowledge that we all have the right to our beliefs, and we’re all worthy, valuable human beings who should be treated with respect and dignity. 

If you’re interested, tonight is the last Friday night meditation for September.  The intention is Release, and it’s to help us release our anger, fear, resentment and other emotions that weigh us down.  You can call on the Archangels at any time, from wherever you are and add your loving energy and make requests for help and guidance.  You will be heard.

Happy Friday, and I hope you have a wonderful, joyful, peaceful weekend.  I also hope you’ll give some thought to the possibilities contained in the above message.  We really are all in this together, and we need to find a way to work together for change.

Blessings, all.