The Formula of Compassion

[edge19]

Hi everyone,

I began reading the formula of compassion. I've gotten through the 1st Multidimensional Key of Compassion. It's really interesting and I know it's going to help me...but of course I have a few questions, hehe. I'll ask my three questions but if you guys only get around to helping me with one, I'll apply the advice and then when I have that down I'll re-ask the others. I really like all of your feedback. So here we go:

1.) In the first step when I ask my higher self what lesson I wanted to learn, is it a lesson for this life or for my soul. Here's an example of a situation that I'm in that I can't figure out what the lesson is: Like I said I'm an alcoholic, and there's a beer store directly across the street from me. I think it's very important to get away from this area so I'm not as tempted. OF course I signed a lease though for one year and I still have 6 months left on it. I've tried for 2 months to find a sublet but I can't find one. I decided to call my landlord and tell him I'm leaving at the end of the month regardless and of course he didn't take it well and came with the threats. I really tried to sit and think about what lesson I'm meant to learn from this relationship...and whether I should be approaching it spiritually or physically. How should I tackle this situation in particular. Any ideas or is it something I have to really figure out on my own?

And on second thought, I will wait to ask my other questions until I get this phase down, hehehe.

Also I just wanted to say that it's a big 6 days of sobriety for me. My roomates even had a Keg party and I left before it started and went to Chapters to look for self-help books and to a movie. I know 6 days isn't much but it was nice to be able to break free from what is usually a pointless attempt...keg party.

Thanks everyone and have a beautiful day,

Rob

[Edward]

As with everything, you are to have to deal with it. You need to work with your alcoholism. Avoiding it will only work in the short run. You are going to have to face it. Face your fears and don't let it consume you, pun intended. I know this is easier said than done. But for me over eating was a major issue with me. But since starting on my path I have found ways and finally the determination after working at it to get to my goal. Key thing is to don't beat yourself up for results not coming as fast as you would like. Since you are an Alcoholic, you will have to work off layers so to speak. Or perhaps for you, you won't have to, everyone is different. But the key thing is to remain vigillant and stay the course. I know the road will be bumpy and you may fall off the wagon here and there. But don't let it discourage you. Keep the course and keep at it and you will find yourself before you know it free of that which haunts you.

As long as you remain focused and keep working hard at it , you will find the way to get to were you want to be. Take things in steps if you have to. Do things at a pace you feel comfortable at.


Peace, Love and Enlightenment,

Ed

[edge19]

THanks Ed. Everything you said is absolutely true and I know that in my heart. I will say that I finally feel like I'm in the proper mind set right now to do this. Like you said it'll be tough but all conflicts are lessons ( I actually got that from the Keys of Compassion, wrote it down and posted it on my wall, hahaha). I chose alcohol before I came to this life for some reason and I'll figure out why. Thanks again Ed.

Rob

[Monikah]

Congratulations on your sobriety, Rob! It IS a huge deal.

Your questionings:

<<1.) In the first step when I ask my higher self what lesson I wanted to learn, is it a lesson for this life or for my soul. >>

I find that what I have with me here this life is a condensed version of all that I've ever been, packets of common situations I've experienced throughout my soul's expressions and repeated patterns that need transmuting and balancing. In that vein, I'd say the lesson is both for this life and for soul. In that vein also, then, there's the chance you've had trouble with addictions of various sorts for many lives and this is how you've focused them.

<<Here's an example of a situation that I'm in that I can't figure out what the lesson is: Like I said I'm an alcoholic, and there's a beer store directly across the street from me. I think it's very important to get away from this area so I'm not as tempted. OF course I signed a lease though for one year and I still have 6 months left on it. I've tried for 2 months to find a sublet but I can't find one. I decided to call my landlord and tell him I'm leaving at the end of the month regardless and of course he didn't take it well and came with the threats.>>

Are you able to get out of this commitment?

<<I really tried to sit and think about what lesson I'm meant to learn from this relationship...and whether I should be approaching it spiritually or physically.>>

In wholeness, both can be used.

<<How should I tackle this situation in particular. Any ideas or is it something I have to really figure out on my own?>>

Where is this situation at? Can you get out of the lease? How bad are the threats? Can you afford to pay double rent if you can't get out of the lease but move anyway?

Just so you know, too, many an ascended being has had addiction problems.

Love,
Monikah

[edge19]

Thanks Monikah you gave me some things to think about. I will think about this for a while and see if I can come to some sort of new understanding.

Peace to you,
Rob

[Nicole]

Rob,

For both. But make sure that with this particular situation you figure out exactly what you're angry about. It may be multiple things involving multiple people. In that case you'll need to address each one.

[AgeA]

Edge here is my two cents. Listen always only to your Heart. If you think you can find someone a better place to live and the one where you will be get away from your drinking habit JUST DO IT! I mean it!

I have been a lot things in my life and one thing I learned you pay twice in this life for your cowardice (like being afraid to move on for example and do what you should) and indecisevness. If you can settle it with your landlord in some way please do so and if you can't move anyway. God will forgive you trust me if there is anything to forgive.

Edge just do whatever is necessary by any means necessary to get on with your path of Ascension no matter what kind of obstacles you have to overcome or decisions you have to make. In other words, JUST DO WHATEVER is necessary to get on with 'your' path of ascension. Be strong and dont give up, dont let yourself to slide back into 3 dimensional illusion like some friends I know who are weak minded and allowed themselves to be diverted from the path. If you follow my advice you will thank me one day perhaps.

I congratulate you though that you made it so far and I am so glad that you here with us now. Edge I know you going to make in this life. WHOO HOOO

[edge19]

Thanks so much everyone for your advice. I have always been guided by fear...it was drilled into my head at a young age by my mother. Of course she was only trying to be loving but it was fear that was learned. I am a brave person in some ways and other ways I am quite fearful. I will not be fearful forever and now is the time to change it. Thank you for the words.

Love
Rob

[Nicole]

Rob,

AgeA is right. If you don't work to get rid of the fear, you'll keep with the same lessons (i.e., paying twice or more) until you get the lesson, lose the fear, and move on. It will keep coming no matter how far you run from it!

Good for you for getting this far!

[liza]

Rob, sounds like this is a lesson of integrity for you! Once again, congratulations with your continuing success.