Spiritual Growth Isn't Always Linear

The Archangels Explain Factors that Affect It

I had a note recently from a reader who sounded a bit frustrated with himself.  He mentioned that he felt he’d been making marked progress in his spirituality, but then something upset him, and he felt as though he’d taken a few steps backwards.  Who can’t relate to that?  I know I certainly can! 

There have been many times that I’ve gotten impatient with myself, thinking I’d risen above something like anger or fear, and then I’ll have a setback and I feel such disappointment in myself.  The Angels always remind me to cut myself some slack, give myself a break, and when I’m ready, to work on getting back on track.  Some people think because I channel the Angels, I have no problems or worries and that I’m always in a state of bliss and tranquility.  I wish that was true, but I have my very human moments, just like everyone else. 

What is true, is that I don’t get stuck in a bad place for long anymore, or at least I haven’t in quite a while.  I’ve developed strategies to stay on track and maintain a high vibration and when I fall down, it doesn’t take me too long to get back up again, but although it’s become a habit, it’s not automatic, and it takes work to stay in a good place, especially when there’s so much chaos everywhere I look.  It takes commitment and dedication and determination, to name a few things, to maintain a high vibration and face things with positivity and hope. 

We’re all changing pretty quickly in a variety of ways now that The Shift is in full stride, and I wondered if there were things we could do to speed up the process personally, or if there was anything we could or should do to get to a point where maintaining this new 5D mindset would be easier.  The Archangels’ response follows. 

Question:  I know change is challenging, and we are struggling to process and maintain the new 5D energy surrounding us and become higher vibrational, enlightened, more evolved beings, but many of us struggle to do this consistently and effectively.  Is there anything we can or should do to speed up this process?

Answer:

First, consider that this is an ongoing process that never really ends.  You don’t reach a point of arrival where you never have to worry about struggling again.  Everyone is different.  Some people are naturally curious and inquisitive and wish to explore this new energy and the changes it inspires.  Some trust the information they have been given and never question it, while others are eager to challenge, grow, and learn different things.  Still others do not formulate questions about most things for a long time, if ever.  It also depends on the environment in which someone is raised or finds themselves and whether questions and free thinking are encouraged, or not. 

We will say that the new Earth energy is conducive to growth, questions, and evolution.  Your true natures are more actively wanting to show up for you.  Your true nature is loving and accepting of others, so those of you who have been taught to exclude and judge others are feeling a pull of discomfort in this new 5D setting.  For those who open their minds and hearts, you are likely to begin to see the nonsensical aspects of such ideas.

This is part of the reason why so many religions are undergoing an exodus of memberships.  Institutions that habitually condemn and persecute others will become uncomfortable places for people to be, and non-inclusive doctrines will lose their appeal to those who open up to the new energy.  Those who were born after 2012 will not ever comfortably relate to those kinds of beliefs.

Everyone will eventually question things that slander or berate others, but again, it will be up to the individual whether or not they entertain these questions or shut them down due to fear or lack of courage or determination.  For some it is easier to maintain the status quo than it is to emblazon a new path forward.

Ideas such as favoritism or entitlement to some over others, or inequality and unfairness in the treatment of certain groups or people have never had explanations that are justifiable.  They are based on someone’s misguided opinions and practices, not on anything that makes any sense or that is logical.  Some of these beliefs have been widespread, because the 3D energy of the past supported them, but today’s 5D energy does not support them, and more and more people are recognizing the absurdity of these things.

Since there is no justification or logic behind them, and more and more people are rejecting and discarding such ideas, they will eventually die out, if not completely, then only continued in certain, isolated groups who will become marginalized and unaccepted by most people. 

All life plans allow for and aim for learning and spiritual growth, but in the accelerated, energetic atmosphere on Earth at this time, rather than taking an entire lifetime to accomplish life plan goals, many are achieving these benchmarks early and continue to grow beyond the plan in place.  This is The Shift at work, and it is having many positive effects on spiritual growth.

Add this to the relative ease of more people experimenting and learning to communicate with high Guides, Angels, and their spiritual teams, and people are evolving spiritually faster than ever before.  It is beautiful to watch unfold. Interdimensional communication has never been easier, and there are so many high Guides who are willing to help human beings evolve at whatever pace they set, helping them to adjust spiritually and energetically to this higher dimension in which Earth now resides.

As for whether or not a person can and should pursue more or faster spiritual growth, that is entirely up to the individual.  Free will always prevails.  If someone wishes to expand their spiritual knowledge, they certainly can, and again, it has never been easier to do so.

However, this is neither a requirement nor even a request.  Do as you wish.  We encourage and often assist with spiritual knowledge and growth and will be pleased to help anyone who wishes to know and experience more.  We will always and only pursue avenues toward your greatest good.  Some cannot progress fast enough to suit themselves, while others prefer a slower pace.  There is no right or wrong way to pursue spiritual growth.  Experiment with different things and find what works best for you.

We will say that it is important to focus on the journey and experience, rather than setting up a checklist of sorts or a particular destination.  It should not be about how much or how fast you can progress.  Rather, it should be about experiencing life and all its possibilities to the fullest and enjoying the journey along the way.  It is common for people to get caught up in the idea of psychic abilities, but that should be a means, rather than an end.  It is through things like channeling, telepathy, and interdimensional communication that provide an avenue to growth and expansion.  We know they are “cool,” but they are merely possible ways to expand your mind and open your heart.

Of course, it always begins with finding and maintaining a high vibrational energetic balance.  And here, we will say again that you should focus on the Big 4, joy, hope, love, and peace.  As you center these things and build your life around them, your vibration will rise, and you will expand your knowledge and evolve steadily, and it will become easier to rise above the chaos surrounding you.

This is not to say that you will never regress.  Spiritual growth is much like healing.  It is seldom linear.  Even after you become used to a higher vibration and grow spiritually, there will be times when the outside aggravation seeps in and affects you, just as you will remember and be affected by past trauma when it is somehow triggered on occasion from which you have healed.  We do not see these things as setbacks, but rather as opportunities for more growth. 

You will see that the longer you maintain a high vibration, the easier it becomes to counteract against negative, low vibrational experiences.  You become aware of them more quickly and you immediately begin to work on overcoming and rising above them, because they are no longer acceptable or comfortable.  It will become a habitual practice to overcome fear and anger and replace them with hope and compassion, so you can continue along a more spiritual path, but it also requires choice and effort.

Our channel has a relatively high vibrational energy she usually maintains, but that is not to say she never gets angry at the actions and words of others.  She has just learned and practiced how to reject the anger, along with the unacceptable behavior.  Sometimes, it may take her one or two days or more to get her vibration up to where it was, but she persists and does whatever is needed to do so, because high vibrational energy is her normal state now, and it is no longer comfortable to entertain such things as fear and anger.  Although her recovery may take some time, her resolve does not usually falter, and rather than indulging in any low vibrational emotions, she instead almost immediately works on reestablishing and rejuvenating her joy, hope, love, and peace.  It has become fairly automatic, but it requires her resolve and dedication to living at a higher vibrational level, which has become her norm and her comfort zone.  That does not mean it is easy, only that it is a priority and essential to herl.

Anyone can do this if they desire to do so, and if they are willing to work towards this new state of being.  Anyone can improve their outlook and raise their vibration, but it is not something that happens without effort or consistency.  You are now surrounded by high vibrational energy, but you must open to it, rather than to the negative, low vibrational actions and people who also surround you at times.  Which do you want to key into?  In which area do you wish to participate and grow?  Will you focus on the negative or the positive?  In the end, it does not matter overly what others choose to do, but what you choose to do and how you wish to live and create your life.  You have the power and the free will to pursue whichever option you choose.

If you want our help in gaining ground toward a higher vibrational lifestyle, call on us and ask us for the healing energies of Love and Light that we freely and gladly offer to all who want them.  We will give them to you and guide you in a better direction that offers more access to joy, hope, love, and peace, but you must actively choose it and commit to working toward it.  We await your call.

Final Thoughts

Like everything else, sometimes too much of a good thing turns it into something not so good.  Also, like everything else, sometimes I need a break from spirituality.  That’s not to say I stop channeling or trying to build the Big 4 into my life or forsake my Guides.  But, sometimes, I’ll skip a night of meditation, or I’ll put away my thoughts regarding the things I’m trying to figure out, or I’ll just shut off my brain for a while and leave everything for tomorrow.  There’s nothing wrong with that. 

Sometimes, I still get mad at politicians or I’m horrified by something that happened.  That doesn’t mean I’m going to give up on myself or my aspirations to become a more spiritual person.  It just means I’m human.  Just because I converse with the Angels most days or channel high Guides doesn’t mean I’m any less human or have any fewer problems than anyone else.  My life isn’t perfect.  However, gaining spiritual insight and seeking spiritual answers does allow for growth and confidence that things are going to be okay, one way or another.  Being spiritual doesn’t make you super-human, it just makes you more authentically and completely human and helps you to handle the hurdles life throws at you from time to time. 

The Angels often mention some of my thoughts and experiences, some of them positive and some negative.  I don’t mind, and I go along with it, because I think it’s important to learn from each other and to realize that we all have our strengths and weaknesses, we all learn and grow in our own ways, and we all have things in common.  I don’t care too much for words like ascension and enlightenment, twin flames and gurus, because they sound a little bit pretentious to me and a lot woo-woo.  I think terms like that set up boundaries and help people close their minds to things that are really every day, common occurrences that apply to everyone in some way.  I’ll take down to Earth over fanciful any day. 

We’re all changing.  We’re all experiencing new things, and some of them are hard to understand.  We’re evolving into the people we were always meant to be.  Sometimes, that’s apparent, sometimes it’s comforting, and sometimes, it’s a little scary and intimidating.  It’s almost always confusing!  We just need to stick together and remember what the Angels say about focusing on ourselves and enjoying the journey.  If we work on building more joy, hope, love, and peace into our lives, the rest will fall into place.  That’s pretty simple, right?  When we do that, it has a positive effect on us, those around us, and eventually on the world.  The changes taking place are meant to happen.  They will lead to good things.  We just have to keep doing our best to go with the flow and be positive.  I’ve found that if you look for either the good or the bad, you’re going to find it.  It’s about what you want to focus on and develop.

If you’re interested, you’re invited to join the Archangels in Friday night meditation from wherever you are, whenever you’re available.  Just call on them, and they’ll hear you and gather your loving energy to disperse it where it’s most needed.  The intention for meditation this month is Unity, and I think we all know we need more of that.  We need to get past our differences and find common ground, so we can join forces and make a better world.  I hope you’ll join us.

Have a wonderful weekend, and make sure you spend some time increasing levels in joy, hope, love, and/or peace.  They’re all important, and they’re all interconnected.  I had a friend tell me recently that she had joy, peace, and love, but she was lacking in hope.  That’s unfortunate, because lack of hope lets in fear.  However, increasing the other areas of the Big 4 will also help with the area most lacking.  When you’re joyful, loving, and at peace, hope will eventually increase, also, I think.  So, pick just one area this weekend, if you don’t have time to work on all the areas, and it will serve you well and lead the way to increasing in the other areas, also.

Blessings, all.