Conversations with Angels

Chapter 7

5 May 2006

Archangel Metatron: Transforming situations, for better outcomes

Archangel Metatron: Greetings, it is good that you have taken time to speak with us today. Your work on your web site is coming along and I see that you have also added some more additional material but why is your book not being advertised here?

That is like baking a cake and then hiding it in a cupboard so no one can taste your beautiful creation.

(Jill's thoughts: Archangel Metatron is referring to our book: 'Cashing in on God'; which has just been published. We are still working on the marketing material; and he's right, we're not giving it the right priority.)

We’re aware of your concern over your weight and we ask that you don’t allow your energies to err towards the negative side. Looking at your life, it’s not that you eat too much, but that you perhaps exercise too little (smiling). Yes there are times when you overeat; but if you remember when you were little, food was a necessity, not a pastime. Your life was filled with activity. You spent very little time sitting. It is your inactivity that is the problem. So now you know what you must do, and you have no need to feel down.

Jill: I don’t like exercising, it’s boring.

Archangel Metatron: Why look upon some activities as boring? Do you like to dance? Do you like to walk? You could chase your children round the garden. Play hide and seek. Bounce on a trampoline. Play ball. Ride your bike. There are many things you can do that you can re-label fun.

Remember your thoughts create your reality. If you want a hard, toiling, boring time, then that is what you will have. If you want enjoyment and fun, then that’s also what you’ll have. Keep your perspective. Live through the heart. So with that little lecture (laughing out loud), we shall move on. It would be such a shame to waste the beautiful day inside, yes?

(Jill's thoughts: It's our first really sunny, hot, clear blue sky day of the year today.)

We have talked a lot about transformation and discovering the self. Perhaps it is time to show you how you can actually transform and change the predicaments you often find yourself in. When I say you, I mean you collectively as human beings.

To transform situations. or yourself, it is important that you are able to identify the challenges before you. Pick them up and look at how you are choosing to view them. For it is your thoughts that will determine the outcome. Let me give you an example.

It is very rare that you and Glenn fall out. But when Glenn does actually show anger at you, what is it that actually happens inside yourself? You become upset, maybe even angry or hurt. What is your real problem? Glenn or your feelings?

You see, if you respond to Glenn by becoming angry, to either protect or justify yourself, you’ll see that the anger and negative energy between you stays with you for a long time. However, if you learn to transform those feelings you’re having; and make the decision not to react, you would find that you diffuse Glenn’s anger and the situation could be overcome much more easily.

By choosing not to react, you have taken a more positive approach to overcoming the obstacles you are facing at that time.

Jill: So you mean I stand there and say nothing?

Archangel Metatron: No, not necessarily, you are learning not to respond in anger or judgement. It is important that you acknowledge that anger; but with understanding, not anger. Try this, you will see how quickly a negative situation becomes a positive one.

Automatic reactive behaviour is at the root of many people’s problems. They hear or see something and without thinking, respond. More often than not, when you automatically react, you mirror the energy. As an example anger = anger, pain = pain and so on and so on.

If we look at yourself: on the negative side, you’re extremely quick to get angry and annoyed with those who aren’t as fast thinking as yourself. Have you ever stopped and wondered why you react like you do?

Jill: I don’t really know it’s just automatic.

Archangel Metatron: Ah-ha! There you have it. The word automatic. So you’re not thinking. You’re just automatically responding. How do you think people around you feel when you’re short with them?

Jill: Not important? Ignored? Uncared for? Frustrated? I could go on here for ever.

Archangel Metatron: Remember when we spoke of the art of listening? As well as learning to listen, it is important we learn not to automatically react. When you find yourself getting impatient, take a deep breath and proactively think of the most positive way in which to respond to your situation.

This is what you should be teaching your children. Teach them to proactively think before responding, (laughing loudly) although this will be a hard task for you, as Max and Cooper learn through watching you. And if you haven’t already noticed, Max is becoming just as impatient as you. When his toys don’t fit together, he loses his patience just as fast as you. So the master needs to learn the lesson, so that it can be taught properly.

Do not start to feel bad. You have nothing to feel bad about. We are here to merely help and guide you. And although no-one likes facing their negative points, face them you must, if you are to overcome them.

One key issue to remember when you are learning to transform how you react to situations and people around you; there is always a space between everything in life. A space between the breath in and breath out. A space between your thought and your action. A space between your behaviour and consequences. Use this space to opt for the positive choice that will bring the best results for everyone concerned.

For now, perhaps you could begin with looking at the food you’re about to place into your mouth; and decide what the outcome is going to be through you eating that morsel of food. Is it nutritionally good, or is it liable to end up as another ounce of fat on your midriff?

Food for thought perhaps (laughing loudly)? It is a lovely day and you should take time to appreciate the beauty of the sun and your home (planet earth).

So for now: blessed be. Love and eternal light.

Metatron.