Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Feb/Mar 2019 Aspire Magazine Full Issue | Page 31

1 Be kind to everyone, including yourself. I’ve had the blessing of being able to travel extensively over the last five years and I can tell you with certainty that everyone is dealing with challenges, obstacles, and heartbreak that they rarely share with others. Compassion and kindness, both of which are forms of love, are the glue that holds us together—they are love put into action. One of the most transformative things I learned during my time in the afterlife is the importance of strengthening that “glue” by being a source of love to others as much as possible. Why? Kindness and compassion won’t just strengthen our relationships or communities; they are two of the main practices that will truly bring us together globally. 2 You only have one chance at life as the person you are now, so live it as fully as you can. Even if reincarnation exists, when you come back you will be a completely different person with a new body, family, friends, culture, skills, challenges, opportunities, and beliefs. Don’t put off the life of your dreams in the hopes that your next time around will be better. Take steps now to start living your best life. 3 Focus on what you can do, not on what you can’t. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by negativity and division in the last few years, you’re not alone. The planet and its residents are experiencing challenges that we haven’t seen in many years. As a compassionate person, it might feel difficult acknowledge that you probably can’t fix the world by 31 It might sound strange, but dying on that January day was one of the best things that ever happened to me. While recovery from the accident and surgery challenged me physically, the whole experience taught me so much about life and love that I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Getting a tour of the afterlife prompted my almost-overnight evolution from being an atheist to a believer. My time in the heavenly realm also taught me some valuable lessons that helped me transform my life: