Spiritual Forum

There is a shift in awareness taking place in the minds and hearts of many people around the world. We are coming to realize that we have some higher purpose on the planet to perform in the service of humanity. It is not the case that we are born, grow up with life experiences that shape who we are, grow old and die and that is the end. We have this nagging feeling that we have something profound to do here. We may not be quite sure what that higher purpose is, but know that there is some path, not yet lit, that we should follow in order to accomplish our agreed upon task. We are called lightworkers and we know we are here to perform some divine task and are anxious to find the way to fulfil it.

According to V. Sanders of the website associatedcontent.com

"A lightworker is, in essence, a person who experiences a higher calling to help people and the world itself through prayer, healing, meditation, energy work and related practices. Persons who may designate themselves light workers might be involved in Reiki or other energy healing, yoga, chiropractic massage or a whole laundry list of natural or spiritual healing techniques. The one commonality that they all share is the belief that the desire to do whatever work they are doing in the field of healing is the product of a higher calling, and ultimately fulfils their purpose on this planet."

There is often a problem associated with realizing one is a lightworker. We know for sure that we are one, from the longing in our hearts to serve, but have not received clear guidance on what that noble task is. Of course, some valiant people know at an early age to go to Africa to help the Rwandan refugees. Others become doctors who perform life saving surgery. Yet others go into social work, human rights advocacy or the religious life. These lightworkers have a clear understanding of their path and mission in this life and set about to fulfil it with clarity and purpose.

.But what about the rest of us, average, hard working, unsure "coming out" lightworkers who know we have something important to do in the world, but don't have a clue what it is? Whether we are soccer moms with a nagging little voice that urges us do something more, or a humble business owners searching for ways to quietly serve within their organizations and make a difference on a larger scale. Suzanne Falter-Barnes, the well known branding expert has stated that she has experienced this fear and anguish, as well as many other famous healers and inspirational leaders.

These poor souls are experiencing The Lightworkers Syndrome. This unfortunate malady affects the lightworker by creating panic, frustration and anguish in mind and heart. It is a dreadful feeling of uneasiness and fear that we will not be able to fulfil our purpose in time before our life is over. We ask God or the Universe for clarity. We ask and we ask and we ask, but often times the Universe is silent or gives a breadcrumb of hope, now and then to guide us on our way. But more often than not, we are left with the understanding of the dilemma, the need to serve, but without clear direction in how to make a big difference in the world.

There are ten stages to The Lightworkers Syndrome that you may have experienced in your journey so far:

Euphoria - You realize that you want to do something good with your life that is of service to humanity and that you want to join the order of lightworkers on the planet and are ready to start your soul's work NOW. Hooray!

Asking for directions - You are sure that the Universe will be pleased at your decision and will send your 'Welcome to the Lightworkers Team' manual by express mail. You sit and wait very pleased with yourself.

Looking for clues, messages and inspirational nudges when the manual is late in delivery. Hmmm. Nothing coming through yet...Does the Universe have my correct address? You ask more earnestly.

You grow impatient - You are sure that the information will be handed to you shortly on the proverbial silver scroll. Like in the classic Wendy's commercial, Where's the Beef? when the frustrated older ladies cannot find anyone in the customer service department of the hamburger company and one lady exclaims, "I DON'T THINK THERE'S ANYBODY BACK THERE!" This level of frustration can be experienced quite acutely at this stage.

You start to get mad at the Universe for not answering - "Where is my Lightworker manual, anyway?" You start to grumble to yourself and wonder what you were thinking in the first place...

You complain to anyone who will listen - God is not responding and that you don't know why, when you offer yourself in service so devotedly. (Sorry to my own girlfriends who have personally experienced my whining in this stage.)

You begin to rage - You look up and say, Why aren't You listening to me?Your panic level starts to rise. What if I don't get this in time and I cannot fulfil my mission?"" You find yourself saying quietly with a quivering lip, "All I want to do is serve... "

You figuratively throw up your spiritual arms in the air and turn your back on the lightworker calling for a short time. You stamp your foot as a petulant child who turns away when he/she does not get what he/she wants. That manual is not coming...

But wait! Don't Despair!

Then, all of a sudden, a new day dawns and you seem to have gained wisdom about God's timing. You release the urgent need to serve and let it be for a while, releasing the anxiety and fear of time running out.

You contemplate the meaning of Divine Timing in your life, and work on your own spiritual growth and stability and prepare for what is to come... for God is listening...

You move forward confidently and with certainty in your activities in practical life and look for ways to be of service. You allow intuitive messages to pop into your head. People and opportunities start to come across your path and things start to flow in your quest to serve. You smile to yourself, look back and say, "Aahhh, this is what Divine Timing is all about. I knew it all along...

The Lightworker Syndrome is a challenging process, but if you do not lose faith and do not give up, you will find the way. God can be testing your faith,patience or commitment to serve. God and the Universe are ALWAYS listening.

The key to overcoming the Lightworker Syndrome is to understand this: When you commit to be a lightworker on the planet, God hears it and rejoices. Your timing is not always God's timing. If you can relax and let the process develop, God will put things in your path to help you accomplish your mission. You must act to look for your path to follow, not with pressure, but with grace and faith in the outcome,

Are you a lightworker? Are you following your calling? If you are, good for you...

If you are not clear on what your calling is, don't worry. If you live in faith, love and service, you will be called upon on to assist in healing the planet in ways that are unique to you;
Something that only YOU can do that will make a difference.

Barbara Rogoski is an up and coming spiritual teacher and inner wellness expert who focuses on inner connection, healing what needs to be healed and spiritual growth. She is an American business woman, professional speaker, author and energy healer who is an ordained interfaith minister living in The Netherlands. Visit her website at http://www.authenticmatters.com or http://www.innerwellnessatwork.com and contact her with comments at barbara.rogoski@authenticmatters.com mailto:barbara.rogoski@authenticmatters.com