Q: I understand that the path of the poor and oppressed is their path. However, when and how will they understand, comprehend, that they are not victims? And how can they, too, participate in embracing ascension? Do we have a responsibility to bring the message, help them spiritually and physically to throw off the bonds? I feel a need to share the Love. How is this to be done?

A: Beloved friend, when you look upon one who you would perceive as poor, hungry or
oppressed, first pause and look within yourself. What part of you is feeling poor? What part of you perceives yourself as hungry? Where within your own being do you feel oppressed? And then take steps to rectify these perceptions by healing your life of their energies. When you look, then, upon another again, always cultivate first the ability to see the very essence of their soul. For they are pure consciousness, pure divinity. They are like a sunbeam to the sun, yet given perfect free will choice. Their journey has been as long as yours and as varied. Therefore, when you look upon them, see them in, and held by, the Light of God.

Why is this important? It is not just mental gymnastics. For, as you see another, you will see yourself. And as you see yourself, so, too, will your brother come to see you. If you wish to help another be lifted up out of their misperception that suffering is a requirement, then be you, therefore, committed to being the embodiment of one who has awakened to the Truth and lives it, who breathes it, who acts it, who thinks it, who talks it without ceasing!

Now, when will they come, those that you perceive to be oppressed? And rest assured, in any given moment, when you look upon who’s sitting by the wall on the sidewalk with a little tin cup, saying, I need some money, you need only go within and ask the HolySpirit, "Is it appropriate, now, for me to render any form of service to this, my brother or sister?" The answer will not be hidden from you.

Again, that returns us to the point of not thinking for yourself. But turning all decision over to the one Teacher and Guide given unto you, the bridge between the Love of the Father and the place of your soul: the Holy Spirit. When will they arise from their slumber? Beloved friend, when did you arise from yours? You may not remember that hour and that day, but there was a moment from within your consciousness - it may not even have been in this incarnation - when something changed, and a decision was made not to accept limitation, not to accept the pain and the guilt of perceiving yourself as separate from the Source of your creation.

Therefore, know well that not you, no one, not even I, can force another to arise. And no one can do it for another. You can, of course, listen to the Comforter’s guidance, so that Love is extended through you appropriately in each and every moment. And then, release yourself from being attached to that extension, whatever it may be - whether it be a golden coin, or a meal, or a new Mercedes. It doesn’t matter. It might be just a gentle smile. For as you choose to extend Love, by first abiding in the Reality that you are the presence of Love, having been made in God’s image, you provide for your brother or sister the opportunity to recognize the presence of Love and decide anew for him or herself.

And if you’re guided to feed them, then prepare them a meal. Let them eat it, but be not attached to the fruit of that meal. See their essence, love them, and live your life in fulfillment. Far too many seek to assist others when all it does is truly oppress them, because it does not empower them to take responsibility for the choices that they have made and the effects that have come from them.

Do not just give money indiscriminately to those that say, Oh, I’m broke. Do you have an extra $5? Go within and ask, Am I just in my neediness to be a helper and a fixer? Can I surrender this and just ask Holy Spirit, “What would you have me do or say? I am completely unattached to my need to be of service.”

When will they arise and know ascension? When they decide to, just like you did. And how can you extend Love? Beloved friend, by giving that Love first to yourself. For, if you are not fed deeply, you cannot feed another. Therefore, lay up for yourselves treasures which are in Heaven. That is, cultivate higher consciousness. Cleanse and purify your communication device, the body. Make it as radiant and as beautiful and as healthy as you wish it to be. Create abundance in your own life. Feel rich and wealthy in God’s Love, so that your cup can organically and naturally overflow.

If there are two that are hungry, it is wise that one arise and learn to feed himself. Then the Holy Spirit can use your gifts, use your power, to assist in genuine service to others.

Q: Jeshua, how does one teach a young child peace and Love when they’re acting out their fear and anger?

A: Beloved friend, this could, indeed, be a whole year’s tape series in itself. However, for the sake of this hour, we would say this unto you: Remember well that when you perceive a child acting out their anger, their fear, whatever it may be, first, ask yourself: Are you sure it’s theirs, just because it is being expressed where their body seems to be? For be of assuredness, that children come into this world sparkling clean. They are very clear - very clear and very, very sensitive. Therefore, if there are emotions that the parents are not dealing with within themselves, if there is lack of communication between the parents, if there is anger that has been repressed in the mother or the father, then indeed, the child will know it, and often will begin to unconsciously act it out, since nobody else is bothering to, shall we say, “clear the decks” and be honest. Therefore first ask yourself: How do you know it’s their anger? Ask the Holy Spirit, What is the source of this? The answer will not be hidden.

Now, how to help them? Where you perceive anger in another, first make sure that you are clear of anger within yourself. Then, as you look upon the child, remember that that child is perfectly free now. Ask of yourself: Does their anger, their acting out, push your buttons? Can you give them the space and the freedom to act out that anger, to move that energy in a way that is healthful and helpful? Can you allow them to do so? And convey to them that, This looks like fun! Maybe I’ll join you!

And start to move your body the way they’re moving their body. Make the sounds that they are making. And tell them straight out like an adult. Stop talking gibberish to children, for they are as old as you are the moment they are born. Tell them in perfectly clear adult language,

Anger is perfectly okay. Let’s get into it and see how it feels in the body. Have fun with it. Make it as charged as possible. And you will find that, in a very short moment, the anger will shift, and the children will begin to feel a sense of play. For they will know that they have been accepted, and that there is nothing wrong with them the way that they are. Just because they don’t conform to adult perceptions does not make them wrong.

How, then, do you teach them of peace? By being peace yourself. How, then, do you teach them to cultivate peace? By not hiding from them your own emotions, by living honestly - not hurtfully, but honestly. Yes, I’m feeling angry right now! It makes my stomach tight and my shoulders crinkle up into my ears. It makes my knuckles get white. And I just want to stamp my feet!

Well, do it right there in front of the child! And, as you start to feel better, you can smile and say, See how easy it is? I think I’ll just be at peace now. Therefore, always remember that the greatest of gifts you can give to a child is to be the living embodiment and model of one who does not deny or repress their humanity.

Beloved friend, each relationship is a teaching and learning relationship. Therefore, when a child seems to be acting out their anger, first give them the space to do it, and observe the child. How do they move their body? Do they just live in their head? Or is their whole being involved in it? What can you learn from the child?

And when the anger has subsided, always, always, always wrap your arms around them, at least metaphorically. Let them know that you love them. Let them know they’re okay. Let them know that yes, you, too, know that sometimes it’s a little hard to be in the world and that you thank them for being present in your life, because you are committed to learning from them as much as you are committed to teaching them.

Cease—everyone that could hear these words upon your planet - cease treating children like second class, incapable people. Their consciousness is clear and bright! Talk to them like an adult. Live like a mature adult in your relationships with them. Give this a try, beloved friend. There is much here for you, if you will but cultivate the treasure within these words.


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