Page 87 - Spirit - A Journey Through Embodiment

conditions in their childhood. Should we find ourselves
reacting to a child's behaviour then it is more than likely that
it is our unresolved issues that are creating the confrontation
rather than the child's actions or behaviour. We can only
genuinely help the child after we have helped ourselves. This
is very important for any adult to remember even if the
situation isn't around their own children. Children are great in
how they can highlight our difficulties.

In the situation we have just illustrated, we would suggest that
the earlier passages of writing are reread and the clues that are
contained therein are considered. We have continuously
stressed the validity of all that has happened to us. We have
said that what we have experienced is all part of the life that
we have chosen to lead, and still choose to lead. Any outcome
from those choices makes for a life we are currently exposed
to, with no blame to be placed anywhere, not least upon
ourselves. Blame is too convenient an excuse used to avoid us
making a change. In light of what has been discussed earlier,
by our not recognising our own issues and still expecting to
help our children deal with similar issues, we can only
mislead them as we have mislead ourselves, unless we accept
to make the necessary changes in our lives. Then we can help
all our children and all children into the future. This is why
children are an important part of the Divine plan. Now we can
see that being a parent or a carer to a child can never be
thought of as a sacrifice, They give us so much
unconditionally.