Soul Groups, Service,
and Purpose on the Other Side
Several years ago, I noticed that the information loved ones expressed to my clients was beginning to evolve and deepen. Those on the other side started to share such things as how they were involved in altruistic group projects, and some spoke of being part of larger-scale efforts to solve some of our earthly issues and problems. A few shared their adventures and explorations to other galaxies and star systems. When I asked my guides for help in understanding some of what I was receiving, they explained to me that as we evolve and expand, we experience unlimited creative possibilities. In these new experiences we soon realize that it is when we seek to uplift and support others that we feel the most joy.
As we settle into our new lives on the other side, we often recreate much of what we experienced in the physical world. We might live in a similar home among our loved ones who have previously passed over or take part in the same pastimes and hobbies. However, before long a curious and unexpected shift takes place. We become a bit bored and begin to wake and realize that there is more to us than what we thought. New aspects of our greater being, our soul self, begin to emerge.
Depending on our level of consciousness, this awakening to our greater self can be subtle or, at times, more dramatic. Remember, our level of consciousness is determined by the degree to which we have been able to integrate our soul, truth, and love into our conscious self during our earth lives. Our soul is always on a journey to expressing the higher truths of forgiveness, unconditional love, service to others, compassion, selflessness, and generosity. As we integrate these attributes into our physical and spiritual self, we raise our consciousness and vibration. Our earth lives are essential: we take what we have learned to the other side to further expand our experience of who we are. The higher our consciousness, the easier and more natural it feels to accept and flow into our greater potential and wholeness.
Although we often attempt to recreate our earth experience on the other side, the divine force counters this desire and continues to call to us. It stirs our heart and soul with the warm breeze of freedom and invites us into new opportunities, possibilities, and realities. Although we retain the personality identity that we lived as in the physical life, we simultaneously discover and begin to experience our true multidimensional nature.
When this occurs, we may start to spontaneously know surprising truths about a vast array of topics and knowledge areas we previously had no interest in. These insights and intuitions come to us revealing surprising knowledge and wisdom that we didn’t know we were aware of. We may see flashes of ourselves as other beings in different times and places and feel emotions and know the thoughts of these selves. However, these alter selves don’t feel foreign or unusual, as we recognize ourselves in a multitude of forms.
We also experience others in a more multifaceted way. Through telepathy, which is the ability to transmit thoughts from individual to individual, we receive and send messages to those in both the spirit realm and the physical world. Able to detect when others are thinking of us, we are able to intuitively communicate with more than one being at the same time. Wherever we want to be, we can be, simply through intent or desire.
In this more expanded experience of self, we might find ourselves drawn to explore and learn from evolved masters and other advanced and enlightened beings. Areas of interest may include such things as exploring the cosmic Earth history and other planetary civilizations. We may desire to learn the higher truths within subjects such as math and the sciences, ancient spiritual teachings, and energetic, cosmic expressions of art and music. Many seek further advancement in intuitive, psychic development, higher-level magic, and a deeper understanding of energy manifestation and the energy body. We are drawn and invited into school-like environments based on our level of consciousness. As we advance in unison with other souls, we become less self-based and merge with greater wisdom and love.
Soul Service Groups
After the soul review and restorative rest, we also have the opportunity to rejoin our soul service group. An aspect of our greater soul family, this body of souls works together to assist, support, and empower one another in service to the greater good. Some of our family members and friends may be part of our service group, along with other souls who we didn’t know in our physical life. However, there is an instantaneous sense of knowing that we experience when in their company. Communication within the service group is a sharing of thoughts and inspiration through intuitive connection.
Every soul is an individualized facet of the divine and seeks to fully experience and express its unique contribution within the service group. Like the petals of a flower, all of which are connected around the same center, a soul service group draws its purpose and direction from the divine source. Service groups stimulate our higher knowing and wisdom and lift our hearts into greater harmony with one another and the divine. We are energized and feel freer and more whole when we are in the company of the other souls within our service group.
The timing of when we join our soul spirit group varies greatly and is determined by our level of consciousness. We can slow down our evolutionary process or speed it up. Much of this depends on the progress we’ve made in healing and integrating the experiences and challenges from our physical life. As we evolve in love and forgiveness, our vibration becomes stronger and we ascend to higher levels of awareness and freedom. When we are ready, we naturally gravitate toward our soul service group.
There are innumerable soul service groups, and each has a particular focus and area of service. Its members have expertise and gifts that enhance and complement other members’ and strengthen the group’s overall direction and purpose. Each of the souls within a service group share patterns of evolution and destiny and have come together through this attraction. Like a school of fish or a flock of geese making their way in the skies, the service group works as one unit, receiving telepathic communication and directions from a higher source.
As a multidimensional force, the service group transcends the physical limitations of time and space. While we are in the physical body, we fail to recognize that some of our interests, drives, and sense of purpose come to us by way of our service group. Our desire to help others and promote humanitarian, scientific, or creative causes and projects may be motivated by our soul service group.
Even though we are spiritually always at one with our service group, we may not be sharing the same experiences. Some souls in our group may be in the spirit realm and others in the physical world. Wherever we are, we continue to work for our common goals through our individual contribution, even when we are not aware that we are doing so.
Our experiences during our individual sojourns into the physical world play a role in the overall mission and purpose of the group. Our growth, joy, and triumphs benefit the whole. In return, our soul service group assists, supports, and guides us during our physical life through helping us to be in the right place at the right time to take advantage of opportunities, meet supportive others, and acquire essential information. Ideas, insights, motivation, and guidance from our service group come to us through our dreams, intuition, spontaneous knowing, and synchronicities.
For the most part, we earthly beings are unaware of the presence of our soul service group helpers in the spirit realm. Even though we are here on earth, we are part of a larger mission and purpose. In the physical world our contributions appear to be singular, yet we all have invisible helpers guiding our every step. We assume that the sudden awareness of ideas, inventive solutions, inspired actions, and general good luck are solely our own. However, you might say that it takes a cosmic village to create success, joy, and abundance.
Through the lens of the finite physical world, inter-dimensional communication and activity might not make much sense and seem impossible. However, our awareness here is limited. We aren’t able to always be aware of the powerful force of love that is constantly working toward the good here and in the spirit realm.
New Talents and Interests
The gifts and talents of a soul service group are diverse, multifaceted, and birthed from infinite possibilities. Some soul service groups focus their efforts on understanding and advancing universal knowledge and applying this to specific areas in the physical world such as medicine, science, engineering, New Age and other spiritualities, technology, volunteer organizations, philosophy, music, art, the environment, and politics. Some groups are devoted to helping souls make the transition from the physical to the spirit realm, as well as caring for and healing those who pass over due to drug or alcohol addictions, suicide, trauma, or mass catastrophic events. Soul service groups might also explore other galaxies or star systems and may focus their efforts on other planets and with non-Earth beings of higher evolution. The physical realm is also aided by other planetary service groups who offer alternative forms of intelligence and innovative insights.
Every soul service group emits its own vibration which, combined with all other groups, harmonizes and reverberates throughout the cosmos. Within the wondrous harmony of our soul service group, we flow into greater unity with the divine all that is.
When we pass over we have the opportunity to rejoin our service group, review our contributions from the physical life, and continue in the group’s higher purpose. We may advance into a new role or be given the opportunity to refine and develop other talents and gifts within the group. Some may choose to temporarily join a different service group to learn and explore. Although we all eventually take on our group’s activities, we have free will and may choose to focus on supporting and comforting our family and other loved ones, both in the physical and spirit realms, before jumping into higher-level projects. Alternatively, some souls quickly rejoin their soul service group and get right to work.
For instance, David came in for a session and was so excited by his reading, he gifted his partner, Bob, a session for his birthday. During the session I was struck by Bob’s desire to harness the power of the wind and the sun as alternative sources of energy. His devotion and interest in inventing and building both small and large effective renewable energy technologies was impressive. Although he had big and genius-like ideas, he was having a hard time raising the needed money to get his ideas, inventions, and products to the market. We talked at length about how to finance his work and received helpful guidance from his guides in the spirit realm.
Several years later, David contacted me for another session. He sadly told me that Bob had passed over quite unexpectedly one evening in his sleep. Although he had never had any issues with his heart, the cause of death was a massive heart attack.
In our session, Bob came in quickly and had a lot to share with David. He seemed grateful to be able to better communicate with him, and as he spoke of past fond memories and teased him about his love of exotic food and Chinese culture, I saw David shed a few tears.
After a short pause, his energy changed a bit and became a little more intense.
“Bob is showing me an image of a grid of energy surrounding the planet. He says that there are certain spots of this grid that build up pressure and can also be used as portals. His soul group helps to release the buildup of negativity and channel positive life-force energy back into the earth’s atmosphere through these portals. He’s learning how to diffuse rising tensions and replenish the natural world. Bob says that he is also sending positive energy and informative suggestions to people in the physical world who can fund and influence the creation of alternative energy sources. He says that there are many service groups with many souls who are helping to inspire those on the planet to make loving, kind, and wise choices for their well-being and the health of the planet,” I said.
As Bob shared this information, I felt his dedication and saw glimpses of the shining pinholes of the light grid surrounding the earth that he described.
“It’s good to know that he’s doing what he always wanted to do. He was almost obsessed with his desire to create change. Yet, there always seemed to be one thing or another that blocked his path. I know that he loves being able to make a positive difference,” David said.
Over the years of communicating with the other side, many souls have shared that they, too, are busy and involved in projects and activities that benefit people and the earth’s environment. In addition to helping the planet detoxify and survive, others have shared their involvement in politics, science, the arts, and crisis issues, such as health epidemics, war, and mass starvation. There are others who have spoken of advancing medical research and promoting the connection between mind, body, and spirit healing and wholeness.
During our earth life many of us gravitate toward, have an interest in, or work in the area or field that our soul service group is focused on. However, not all of us here on earth are actively pursuing our soul service group’s particular emphasis in our present lifetime. Instead, we may be more engaged in our personal growth and healing or other soul experiences. However, on the other side, we will at some point in our development naturally merge our efforts and energy with other souls for the highest good of all, both in the spirit world and the physical.
Fulfilling Our Purpose on the Other Side
As we become aware of the greater possibilities and are drawn into higher states of awareness and greater service on the other side, we are pulled toward what speaks to our heart. Some souls are surprised to discover that what they had wanted to experience and participate in while in the physical world is now more possible on the other side. It is never too late to engage our soul in its greater calling.
Although the physical life offers unlimited possibilities and creative opportunities, it also has limitations. Here in the finite world, we must work within the restrictions of time and space and other constraints. All too often, we are eager to advance and contribute to the greater good, but we find our path seemingly blocked. Despite our best efforts, we’re not able to actualize and be of service in the way that we desire. Some experience frustration and a sense of failure when their efforts to participate in or achieve a goal don’t happen in the way they thought they would. However, it is never too late; the spirit realm offers possibilities without end.
Although we might feel a particular calling and purpose in our earth life, our soul plan might include other priorities. We may have come here to work through more subtle issues and heal self-defeating beliefs and emotional patterns. At times we are here on earth to support others in fulfilling their dreams and goals and learn selflessness through this devotion. However, the wonder of the heavens provides an avenue to create our soul’s desires.
For instance, Patti first came to see me for help with life direction. A wife and mother, she worked in the human resources department at a technology company but felt unfulfilled. After college she chose not to pursue graduate school in order to support her husband through law school. Now two children and many years later, she felt stuck. Although she did not regret raising her children and supporting her husband in his career, she wanted to pursue her own aspirations. She just wasn’t sure what they were.
A short time after we started working together, Patti was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, the small tumor had not spread, and her prognosis was good. The cancer was slow growing, and her doctors were confident that she would have a full recovery.
While undergoing treatment, which included surgery, then chemotherapy, she had a spiritual awakening. In what felt like a flash of intuitive clarity she realized that her illness was a wake-up call to realize her deeper dream and desire to contribute to the world in a more meaningful and personal way. As soon as she was strong enough, she started to volunteer at a children’s hospital and fundraise for cancer research. A year later, she left her job and decided to go back to school to get a dual degree in social work and divinity.
Patti was convinced that this was her spiritual calling, and she looked forward to being able to help others and make a difference in her community. However, a few weeks before school was to begin, another tumor was discovered during a routine checkup. After a biopsy and further exploration, her doctors found that her cancer had returned and spread. She immediately started treatment and postponed starting school.
However, she never got the chance. Less than a year later, she passed over at home surrounded by her family. A year or so later, her son came in for a reading. Patti was eager to share her love with him and commented on such things as his recent activities in school and dating. When her son asked her what it was like on the other side, she explained how she was helping young people who were experiencing challenges and suffering here in the physical world.
“Your mother says that before she passed over, she so much wanted to be of service to others, and she didn’t think she would ever get this opportunity. However, she wants you to know that she is immersed in God’s love and able to fulfill this desire and purpose. She says that she helps and guides people in the physical world who are feeling lost or suffering. She shows me an image of herself close to those in the physical world who are feeling lost, are in pain, or are suffering. It looks like she surrounds them in love and protection and whispers encouraging and comforting thoughts to them. She also transmits positive energy into their energy field and heart. Your mom says that she is part of a larger network of souls devoted to helping heal those in the physical world. She wants you to know that she is happy and at peace and wants you to remember that she is always by your side. No matter where you go or what you do, she is with you. She also says that it is okay to go away to graduate school; your dad will be okay.”
Tommy was silent for a moment.
“That’s what my mom wanted most, to help others. I’m glad she found this and that she’s happy. She deserves it … I’ve wanted to go cross-country to grad school but didn’t want to leave my father. I’m glad my mom is giving me a thumbs-up.”
Sojourns to Other Planets
On the other side there are unlimited opportunities and no end to what is possible. As creation continues to unfurl its banner, joy rebounds through all existence. Life on the other side is never stagnant; we’re always being pulled by the divine call of evolution. As we expand our sense of self and realize our multidimensional nature, we may sojourn to other planets and star systems where we absorb the specific energy that they radiate.
For instance, astrologically, we call Venus the planet of love for good reason. It holds and expresses the vibration of compassion and unconditional love. When a soul experiences unsatisfying relationship patterns in the physical world and has been challenged in receiving and giving pure love, they might visit the planet Venus to soak in its love vibrations and heal. Along with absorbing the energy of compassion and love, there are master teachers present who assist us in uncovering karmic wounds and unsatisfying emotional patterns that have carried through many lifetimes. Harmony is restored, and we learn how to better generate and maintain love and compassion within our spirit. We can then better express and receive this love from others. As we embody this love and healing, we often transfer and send it to our family and friends still on Earth.
In addition to Venus, we may journey to the moon to advance our intuition and bring our emotional energy into balance. Mercury offers us the opportunity to clear and expand our mental energy and communication. Mars helps us to balance our drive and brings equilibrium to our emotions. Many who were overly assertive or engaged in war work out these issues on Mars. Pluto assists us in becoming comfortable with our power while supporting our ability to transform and move into new ways of being. Jupiter is an expansive planet where we can experience rapid growth and come into alignment with our deepest wisdom. Saturn can empower us to become more disciplined and encourages us to confront our challenges and fears. Some who tried to escape from, or were in denial about, their earthly lessons find themselves on Saturn. We may travel and stay for a time in the vibrations of Uranus to express and become more aware of our individuality and become able to change and go with the flow. When we need additional healing in a calm and beautiful environment, we often journey to Neptune to soak in its calming and sublime vibrations.
In the physical world we tend to only view life and consciousness as a physical phenomenon. We are mistaken in our belief that Earth is the only planet inhabited by other life forms and souls. Although other planets may not be able to support the kind of physical life that we have on Earth, every planet is teeming with activity and gifts and holds an energetic vibration from which we can learn and expand our awareness.
Our loved ones on the other side are safe, active, and experiencing joy. Allow this truth to sink deep into your bones and your soul. Let it lift you to a greater understanding and acceptance of the joy that all of life offers. There is no death, only change and brief passages where we seem to walk alone.
Your loved ones are with you, offering their love and renewed awareness. In the next section you’ll learn how to know when they are present and better communicate and connect with them.