The Butterfly

I think we should fight for mortality.  Mortality is often a struggle but there is much to be learned.  It has its mighty purpose and we should fight for it.  I've been reading a lot.  A couple of books I've been reading are about Near Death Experiences.  All of these people's experiences vary somewhat but noteably they also have equal and very similar experiences.  Although the authors commentary does not always agree with the doctrine I believe in, the experiences people have had DO!  All of these people experience a life review including their mortal thoughts and behaviors.  This must be what Alma in the Book of Mormon calls "a bright recollection of all our guilt".  Almost all of the people I have read about, Christian and non Christian alike have met a spiritual being as they have crossed over.  A being so magnificent and full of light and love that the people had no desire to leave that light and love to return to mortality.  Many felt that was the "real" life and mortality was but a shadow.  Almost all agree this beautiful being of light and love was Jesus Christ.  This is so absolutely comforting and confirming to most of us and our faith, hope and scriptural beliefs. I love it, but I still want to fight.  I'm not ready.  There is so much more to learn and to do.

Another book I am reading is called "Embrace, Release, Heal", by Leigh Fortson.  I've never been too big on self-help books but this book is full of insight and great positive ideas for self healing.  Leigh herself after having gone through tremendous pain and cancer trials had an amazing experience when she was at a great low after her third cancer diagnosis.  Gripped with fear and doubt one day she came to a park bench, sat down, and crying she called upon God to help her.  When she opened her eyes she could see ethereal beings as far as the eye could see.  They were there standing and clapping, squatting in trees, and throwing their arms up in the air.  They told her she was supported and loved.  At that point she resolved that she was not alone in her journey to heal.  She made it and survived by following many protocols including eating raw foods and practicing mind-body positive thinking and talk among other things.  From her book she quoted someone named Richard Bach who said this, "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly." And someone named Carlos Castaneda said, "We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong.  The amount of work is the same." Love it!