THE LAST WEEK of April finally brought in the turning point we have been wishing for... what a long haul it has been! But, the longer the haul, the (much) bigger the rewards and more glorious the outcomes. A friend of mine likens it to an engine stalling; never really getting going, but certainly trying. Oh, so surely, the pieces are arriving in due order. And during the end of April, things really began to shift.

All of this in preparation for our New roles. So much loss and disconnecting, but all in preparation for a very New connecting to very New people, places, roles and supports.

This last phase since January was a real doozy, but it was also so very vital for where we are headed and for where we are finally beginning to arrive.

With the detoxing (which still continues) being felt throughout our bodies, the severe grieving for the loss of all the illusions, and the latest phase of "dumping" more of the darkness within us, this process can really take a toll.

In the higher realms all is magnified. Add this to feeling weepy due to release, and you may have found yourself crying your way to the higher realms. The smallest act of kindness, the smallest expression of beauty in nature, or even the awareness of suffering can bring us to tears. Then, add to the pot the tumultuous feelings resulting from the intense energy surges that knock us completely out of our old grooves, creating shock and sometimes trauma within us... at times we may wonder how we will ever arrive safely in the higher realms and in what kind of condition!

In April, much was greatly illuminated that was not real. A great amount was brought to the surface. As always, like energies did their dance of attracting and bonding to like energies. In this regard, the opposite also occurred: much was blown apart and sent elsewhere if it did not match our newly higher vibrating selves. In the higher realms we can more clearly see what is really going on as we are "out from under the veil" so to speak. In addition, we are no longer connected through lower vibrational "hooks" or "issues." There, our interactions and relationships are based on a much more pure and refined connection of love, not based on agendas or needs.

Relationships were redefined, brought to higher levels, or simply ended. If we were to think about this loss of relationships, we might admit that we really weren't surprised. Aaccording to where each of us was now vibrating, our new assignments were brought more clearly to the surface. We were either here... or there. During December, decisions were made at higher levels as to where we were vibrating and what we would therefore be doing... this created a lull, a temporary standstill in the energies. Shortly thereafter we had a real "ascension shock" as we very suddenly moved into positions to support these New decisions. So, now, this is simply another step in the process.

This illusion and lower-vibrating scenario being seen and ending also came into play within governments, careers and systems of the old world. It was a time of much being revealed for what it really was... in all areas of our reality.

Then, at the end of this "preparing for the New World" phase, we "dumped" a huge chunk of darkness or lower-vibrating energies within us. This was indeed another step in preparation for our very New roles. This may have been experienced by some of you as almost a dark night of the soul. We found ourselves in states of questioning and re-evaluating who we were, why we continued to create what we created, and what we may be needing to work on in ourselves. The shadows were up and ready to be balanced and integrated. It was a time of deep pain and questioning, but very necessary - and, if done in the highest way, it even served to bring us closer to our faith to know that all was in divine order and always will be.

Many found themselves realizing that they needed to start asking for more for themselves. Perhaps they realized they were being too "nice" and too accommodating to others, or being the one who always understands, supports and gives but does not accept enough in return. This realization was precisely needed in order to shift things within that needed shifting. For our New roles - and if we are going to be ready to create the New Planet Earth - we need to be very comfortable and accepting that it is OK to demand that things be the way we need them to be. We are the New creators of the very New Earth and, therefore, in charge. We need to be running the show and very sure about it.

During this readiness time, you may have felt a strong desire to serve or to support and assist the planet in some way. What is occurring now is the arrival of more integrative stages and higher connections to our highest selves or to the parts of us that are much more connected to our souls. We are moving into our New positions. We will be attracting or now connecting to either New spiritual partners for our service and work, or taking our current partnerships to New purposes.

We will be ideally matched with these people and purposes. If we allow ourselves to trust and know that we are going in the right direction, and that we are right on spot with what we will now be doing, the supports will arrive in record time. In addition, if you can allow yourself to be fully passionate and engrossed in your purpose, you will neednot even concern yourself with the "how." It is not your job; your passion is.

Being "in between" has been a big theme of late as well. This state creates some challenges in itself... you may be able to create only "temporary" things in this state. If you need something right "now" (today and within the past 4 months or so), it may end up being "temporary." I, myself, am in a temporary house, am in the process of hooking up with a new "temporary" publisher and most everything else seems to be "temporary" as well! But, not all is temporary... just most (I'm speaking to you, my new web designer and copy editor!).

There is good reason for this. I have already bored you many times with this repetitive fact: things have to be lined up first before we can move into them. If at all possible during the stages of readiness, wait before you move ahead. If situations and conditions demand that you need to move ahead during the "in between" stage, know that it may be into temporary circumstances.

While in the "in between" we also experience much lack of support. I talk a lot about this kind of thing in my newest book The Ascension Primer. The energies pull out while they are recalibrating, while we are readying and realigning ourselves. During these times we can feel very disconnected... simply because we are. It is also very easy during these times to feel lost, confused or feel simply futile. As always, the ascension process creates times for us where we lose confidence. This is not a maybe in regard to the confidence... this is a sure thing. It happens to all of us; it is part of the process; but it passes.

So, during this "readiness" time our bodies, too, are integrating and "dumping." I have never really felt inspired to use the word "dumping," but this time around it is the best description. Within ourselves, we are dumping much of the lower vibrations for others as well. It is not all our stuff! It's that crazy service we agreed to provide for the planet in order to assist in raising the frequencies. Why were we so brave and confident (smile)?

Headaches and body aches are very prevalent during this time. As are ear pressure and back pain. Our bodies are totally realigning, morphing, dropping density and changing into higher forms. This can at times make one feel as though their body is dying or very rapidly growing old. Sometimes we may wonder why we aren't feeling rejuvenated and re-born instead of hobbling around like a 120 year old!

Much has transpired and been completed this year. These very New roles are incredibly exciting indeed. If you choose to look back, perhaps to even a few months ago, I imagine you would see a person and scenario vastly different from who and where you are now. If not yet, then very soon.

May will continue to bring in more pieces of the New in regard to our New roles, as well as many more supports and New connections. Things will begin to rev up and move forward at last. You may be very surprised at what has transpired and suddenly arrived in regard to what you will be doing. It is finally time to bring what we know into form to support the creation of the New.

Are you ready to move into some very New territory? Are you ready to trust that this is where you need to be? If you will allow yourself to go there, you will find supports and joy and happiness and great connections that you had yet to experience in the old world.

© 2006, Karen Bishop

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Karen Bishop is the author and creator of What’s Up On Planet Earth? a website serving to assist all souls with their ascension process into the higher realms.  For more information about the ascension process and what you may be experiencing, along with a regular monthly message and information about her e-course and book “Remembering Your Soul Purpose/A Part Of Ascension”. Please visit Karen’s website at www.whatsuponplanetearth.com.