The lessons of surrender and control are some of our most challenging and our most confusing. Beginning with the idea that surrender means 'giving up' and control means being 'in charge' no wonder we fight when we should be surrendering and surrender when we should be fighting. We are afraid to assert our control so we do not stand in the way of the Universe and in doing so, we often stand still when we should be taking action. The big question we want to ask is 'who is in control". And the answer is, we are, at all times, even if it appears that we are not.

We have had too many experiences of the results of control in our lives and as we stand at the point of transformation we are at now, we are afraid of using our power to create more disharmony in our lives. Just when it appears that we are using our power in the 'right' way, a lesson appears and we learn more about patience, divine timing, acceptance and allowing. How can we be comfortable with the concept of control and where are the boundaries?

There is no right or wrong way to use our power and to assert the control we have over our reality as long as we realize that every step forward into new territory allows us to move closer to our own heaven on earth. It is a process of refining our reality so we know exactly what works for us, and what doesn't. There is great value in being able to view a situation from the point of choice and realizing that we are complete with it as it has no energy for us and we can let it go. Or that it does have value for us and we can pursue it and learn that by surrendering we allow more of that energy to manifest.

We control our reality in the best way when we are always questioning the value of what is before us. Does it bring us joy, contribute to our vision for our reality, are we at peace with it and is it flowing? We can use our control to make things work or to step back and allow the Universe to remove whatever is not working. Whatever we choose, we are in control of every step on our path. The Universe responds to us to create the reality we believe is right and best for us in that moment. When we are blocked, we can surrender to release the blocks and use our control to create something else. Set your intention for what you want and use the power of your thoughts, beliefs, faith and trust to co-create it. As you create a powerful, fulfilling reality, you will become comfortable with your ability to control and will no longer be afraid to step forward into the reality you know is right for you.

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As we sit glued to the TV watching the scenes of destruction and despair in Haiti, we have to question why things like this happen. If we are on the ascension path and creating heaven on earth, why are so many people still suffering and why do these kinds of tragedies happen? They have a purpose, which is part of the ascension path for the earth and humanity. These situations are neither good nor bad, they are part of a process of compassionate awakening that humanity needs to learn and for the time being, we learn it by being pulled out of our complacency to respond to the suffering of others.

The tsunami of 2005 was another one of many events that created what Archangel Uriel calls compassion vortexes, surges in energy that open the collective heart chakra and in that moment, allow the world to send love and healing to the affected people and area. This accomplishes two things - the healing energy is concentrated in an area that needs it and humanity thinks and acts as 'one'. People forget their problems and worries and instead, focus on the needs of others. They send money, which is an aspect of earth energy, to help buy food, supplies and to rebuild shattered lives and homes.

There was a time when we would not have known about tragedies or situations in other countries and few people outside that location would have been affected. But in today's global environment a disaster affects people from every nation and the internet allows us to be everywhere, all of the time. We see first hand the injured, dead and dying, the mass destruction and with those visuals our hearts are opened and we remember that we are part of the human family, that this could also be happening to us.

Archangel Uriel shared some insights about this situation on the January 13 radio show (click here to listen) and suggested that we send light to Haiti, to keep this vortex open and allow the energy there to be transformed. It is one of the areas that, as was mentioned in the predictions, carries much dark energy and its willingness, along with that of the people there, to be open to receiving light is our call to send the light it needs. Maybe some day we will no longer need to be awakened through the suffering of others, or our own, but for now, compassion vortexes are how these portals are created and what we do when they are presented to us will determine whether more are needed.