As we go about our lives on the physical plane, especially in our youth, we seldom give much thought to what will happen when we exit this level of existence. However, sooner or later, we all begin to contemplate what will happen after death, if there is truly eternal life at the end of our sojourn and if so, what is it like in that place.
I contemplated this question, read many books, considered the many teachings of contemporary religions as well as ancient wisdoms, and through it all I felt there must be a simpler answer to this eternal question. In general my feelings had always been that life was like a school, and when we completed the required curriculum, we would be graded in the next world and would find
All religions have a concept of the after life, most consider their way to be the only way, and that their teachings should be followed to the letter. In a loose conception, they are all correct. If you believe in a Christian style heaven, that is what you will find. However, if you believe in the ancient Egyptian teachings, you will find the type of after life predicted. Our spirit life after transition is determined by the beliefs we held while incarnate. This truth came to me in a dream. I was told, "TRUTH IS IN THE EYE OF THE BELIEVER."
I awoke with the feeling that much more truth had been imparted to me than just that one line, and I began to study my dreams more closely. Dreams, to me, are the bridge between the physical and the non physical. Through a series of dreams, this is what I learned. The spirit world is a world of thought, based on our thinking. There are, however, levels of existence according to our works. The basic concept of "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is the only truth one needs to live by.
The level to which we progress, from life to life, is based on our accomplishments as they pertain to our fellow man. If you choose to lead a life of vice and corruption, this is the type of spirit world which will become your own fate, except that this corruption will be done unto you as you did it unto others during your physical life.
I do not believe there is an eternal Hell. However, in spirit, according to your works, you may confine yourself to your own version of Hell, because in spirit we judge ourselves. There is no lying, you cannot rationalize, for you are surrounded by truth which cannot be denied. However, it is within the reach of each and every soul to ascend to higher realms, but only if you understand the mistakes you have made, and have the desire to correct them. This is called Karma. However, I was told in dream contacts with spirit guides that it is possible at the spirit level to correct mistakes made while incarnate. However, the best place to attone for earthly sins is to return there. Many choose this path. It is a gift from the ALL.
Spiritual advancement is a personal endeavor, requiring us to review all of our lives. This is simple in spirit since everything we ever said or did in all our previous lives is there for review and can be seen in an instant of time as we know it. We are not forced to do this alone. In spirit there are spirit teachers whose only intent is to help those who seek guidance. They can, however, only assist by request. Spiritual truth cannot be forced.
Free will operates as an eternal truth on both planes, spiritual and physical. We must take responsibility for our own ego life actions and our spirit world actions. When the student is ready...the teacher appears.
It would seem then, that death is not the end but the beginning, a transitional state in which to contemplate our lives and further our soul progression. There is no vengeful God that strikes you down or forces eternal damnation upon you. God allows us to create our own spiritual destiny. It is we who condemn ourselves to what is known as Hell. We do that by our thoughts and actions when they are against the eternal truth.
We are what we think, we become what we do, and in spirit as well as in the physical world, we must take responsibioity for our own actions. But the main truth is, ALL IS ONE, ONE IS LOVE, LOVE IS GOD, AND GOD IS ALL...a complete spiritual cycle. Listen with your heart.