in nearly all age groups. Sam’s story is a perfect example of this common quandary. In this case, Erik functioned more as a taxicab than a messenger in that he brought the deceased forward, but deferred to Sam’s guides for insight.

Sam’s Questions

Hello Elisa,

My wife has found Channeling Erik to be quite profound and is exhilarated by the site. She has recently found purpose and clarity in Erik’s initial & pending response to her questions! Her enthusiasm has also touched me. However, after registering on the site, I realized my questions are more deeply personal than I care to share with her, hence this direct message to you.

Back in the 60’s (when my hair was still dark), I explored, practiced and shared my own spiritual growth through formal religions, prayer, coursework, transcendental mediation, Buddhism, yoga, tai chi etc.. I looked at many cultural perceptions. Unfortunately, time and circumstances have set those aside as my life’s issues overtook me. Now however, I (Sam, 63, Iowa City) would like ask Erik to try to locate my deceased mother, Julie, 61, Iowa City and ask to share her perceptions of what remains of my existence in this plane. Due to the personal issues she faced, we were separated in childhood. I was adopted by her sister and removed from her too soon to get the full value of her motherhood. Now that I am 63 with spouse, son, daughter (& soon-to-be grandchild), I find myself as conflicted as I was as child. My spouse and I have been on a collision course for near 27 years and today share an inability to find simpatico friendship.

I do hope all this is not too overwhelming a discourse for Erik to help but I am compelled to try. Nonetheless, I deeply appreciate the nature of dialogue with your departed son and the relief it provides to the rest of us. Thank you for your time and consideration and may God bless.

Sam

Channeling Transcript

Me: Now, here’s one from Sam. He’s, uh, 63, lives in Iowa City. Basically, he’s trying to get in touch with his deceased mom, Julie. Um, how old is she? (I pause to scour through my notes.) Oh yeah, she was 61 when she passed away in Iowa City. He wants to ask for her perspective on whet remains of his existence on this plane. They were separated when he was a child due to personal issues Julie had. So he feels like he didn’t get the full value of her motherhood. He’s also been on a collision course in his marriage for nearly 27 years.

Kim: Does he give his wife’s name?

Me: No, huh uh. Dang it. I forgot to ask.

Kim: No, that’s okay. So Sam is asking a couple of questions. Okay. Erik is showing himself sitting down. That tells me he’s relinquishing the floor to Sam’s guardian angels. He’s found Julie, though, and has brought her along with him. First of all, Sam remains married now because of the family. He feels there would be a lot of, um…well, number one he’s not crazy about transition, change. Number two, he feels that there would be, uh, disapproval from the kids and other people in the family if they were to get a divorce. Clearly he’s moved beyond the relationship; he’s outgrown it; he will never have a moment’s peace in that relationship, speaking frankly. So, divorce is a good idea!

Me: Okay.

Kim: He’s going to be much happier and will move into the next chapter of his life when he gets a divorce. He will not be able to move on to that new chapter when he is still in this marriage, period, end of story. Now, in regard to his mother, his biological mother, Julie.
(Long pause as she listens to the guides)

Kim: Um, okay. Alright, alright. Julie is a soulmate of his, a platonic soulmate. They’ve been together for many, many past lifetimes; that’s why he feels such a lack! It’s not that he just feels a lack having a mom, he misses her. They’ve been together so many times before, that he misses her. And it’s like she abandoned him. But even though he knows in his heart that she wouldn’t have done that, he feels this rejection and abandonment, and also this terrible, penetrating loneliness, like there’s this big black hole without her. It’s because she’s been his mom so many times.

Me: Yeah, that’s what seems to happen when a deceased is a platonic soulmate. The missing seems more intense and unbearable, just like with Erik and me.

Kim: Precisely. And when she’s in his life on the earthly plane, she’s supportive and encouraging and loving, and they can see one another for who and what they really are. Sometimes they’re the only people in their lives who can see that. They’re joined at the hip, hardwired. So to have a life without her is miserable, and to know that she was his biological mother and he didn’t get to grow up with her is a double whammy.

Me: Yeah, that’s so hard. So, what’s her take on what remains of his life?

Kim: Yes, I will answer that question in a sec. Now, the reason for her giving him up is this: They decided before they left Heaven, before they were both reborn in this lifetime as Sam and Julie, that only if Julie was not available to him could he develop the independence and empowerment he needed and the ability to not give a rat’s ass about what other people thought, felt, approved or endorsed. So it was to help him build strength, courage, independence, empowerment, which he needed for this to be his last lifetime.

Me: Oh, okay.

Kim: Now, that’s why this happened. So what does he have left to do? What does he have to look forward to? What is the meaning of the rest of his life? He’s going to live another 25 to 30 years at least. He’ll be a lot happier if he gets a divorce. If he does, he’s going to meet a romantic soulmate, remarry and be deliriously happy. She does not live there in Iowa City, but that’s what would come for him. He would have a very good relationship with his children and grandchildren. He is not in his life’s work right now. He’d be getting into his life’s work, and it would be the happiest chapter of his whole life. And this could be his last lifetime on the earthly plane if he gets this work done. What’s right in front of him to do, Elisa, is to get a divorce. Is that going to be easy or simple? Uh, uh! No, but what is on the earthly plane? Damn!

Me: Really! Life is messy.

Kim: Messy? Those are the good times!

Me: I know! Exactly!

(Kim giggles.)

Me: So maybe this is going to give him permission. It’s like Julie gives him permission to move beyond this marriage. Does she have any messages for him?

Kim: Oh, giving him permission?! She is…it’s like she’s standing in front of me with her hands on her hips, tapping her foot, saying, “Um, come on, come on! You see, this was my last lifetime on the earthly plane. Sam’s gonna be a lot happier if he doesn’t have to come back again without me!”  She continues by saying this: “Let him look at this as inspiration. If he gets this work done, then he won’t ever have to come back without me. If he gets it done, he’ll be able to be of service to many, many people on the earthly plane, then go back to Heaven, meet me, and be able to live with me forever.” So he’s got that choice. He’s in an executive decision-making position right now. Yeah, he’s got some 30 years left; he’s got a lot of stuff to do! He’s got a lot of spiritual contracts to honor. So he’s got to get off the dime NOW!

Me: Okay, good!

Kim: And the first thing has got to be the divorce. He’s feeling a little bit like an Anti-Christ for getting a divorce, because he feels like a caretaker to the wife, but she’s going to do just fine! She’s like a bull! She’s going to be just fine without him!

Me: Oh, that’s so good to know.

Sam’s Response

OMG!!! “. . . and the truth will set you free!”

I have felt this truth coming and heard it repeated by all who “know” my situation.

Thank you.

I do not intend to be selfish or greedy & if this should wait a separate session I do understand. However, if possible could Erik ask Julie to tell me something about Gerling.

Thank you all again for reaffirming and helping to restore my persona.

Best wishes always,

Sam