Hold the Light
Ep. 20: The Justice of Divine Balance (The Freedom Transmissions)
Published: 29 March 2025 at 09:22 Europe/London
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Episode Summary: The Justice of Divine Balance (Pages 323-338)
This chapter explores the importance of balance, letting go of what no longer serves, and trusting the natural flow of life. It invites us to examine how chasing external validation—such as success, approval, or control—can leave us feeling empty and disconnected, while aligning with truth, peace, humility, and authenticity brings clarity and fulfillment. We also explore how change and loss, though difficult, can be pathways to freedom. This offering provides guidance on how to navigate transitions, including global energetic shifts, with grace, surrender, and purpose.
Key Themes:
* Balance is achieved by releasing attachments and trusting life’s natural flow.
* External pursuits—success, status, control—often lead to disillusionment and imbalance.
* True fulfillment arises from inner peace, humility, and authenticity.
* Loss is not punishment; it is often a necessary step for realignment and growth.
* The world’s energetic shifts require us to embrace change with trust rather than resistance.
The Illusion of Fulfillment Through External Means
Many of us believe that something outside of ourselves will provide the fulfillment we seek. Yet, when we focus on lack or fixate on what “should” be instead of what is, we create a false sense of separation.
* Real happiness does not come from external success. As the book states, “You may hit the bull's-eye on sex, money, and power, but focusing on such targets leaves your authentic self missing in action.”
* When we chase validation, status, or material wealth, we often feel unfulfilled, even when we achieve those goals.
* True peace does not come from accumulating more or achieving perfection—it comes from accepting ourselves as we are.
* Freedom begins when we release the part of ourselves that constantly seeks and desires without ever feeling satisfied.
The Archery Metaphor: Aiming for the Right Targets
The book uses archery as a metaphor for life, illustrating how we often aim at the wrong targets:
* Many people rush toward lofty goals before they have built the foundation necessary to hold steady. As the text says, “Your minds love to race to Olympic Archery distances before you have even effectively learned the discipline and work required to hold a bow.”
* Chasing external success can feel like hitting a target—only to realize it wasn’t the one that truly mattered.
* Instead, we are encouraged to:
* Refocus our aim—targeting what brings real peace and connection.
* Adjust expectations—understanding that transformation requires patience and alignment.
* Release the illusion of perfection—embracing authenticity over unattainable ideals.
* As the book states, “The more honest you are, the more balanced your bow, the more open your soul’s eye, through accepting what you are designed to be, hitting the mark will be effortless.”
The Necessity of Release and Renewal
Periods of loss and transformation are necessary for growth:
* Without release, imbalance occurs.
* Loss is not punishment; it is often a divine realignment.
* Letting go allows for expansion and greater clarity.
* Examples of how loss can lead to liberation:
* Losing a job can open doors to a more meaningful path.
* The end of a relationship can lead to deeper self-discovery.
* Releasing outdated beliefs allows for new perspectives and growth.
Rather than resisting loss, we are invited to see it as a doorway to something new. As the book states, “An opportunity for reevaluation, refinement, restoration, and simplification.” Less can often be more.
The Earth’s Energetic Shift and Our Role in It
We are in a time of global energetic rebalancing. The Earth itself is evolving, and we must evolve with her:
* The Earth’s frequency is shifting, requiring a collective realignment.
* Many current struggles—exhaustion, anxiety, disconnection—stem from being out of sync with natural rhythms.
* Synchronizing with the Earth’s cycles brings clarity and well-being.
* As the planet undergoes shifts, natural events will mirror these changes, reflecting necessary realignments.
To navigate this shift, we are encouraged to:
* Honor our bodies—resting, nourishing, and attuning to our needs.
* Release unnecessary consumption—creating spaciousness rather than filling every moment.
* Trust life’s cycles—understanding that every transition has purpose.
There are two choices:
* Fight and resist change, creating struggle.
* Surrender, adapt, and trust the unfolding process.
We are reminded that this is not a passive process. Growth requires participation. The less resistance, the faster clarity arrives.
Choosing Peace in a Changing World
Despite external turmoil, peace is the underlying force driving this shift:
* The current era is moving toward transparency and alignment, though resistance remains.
* Those in power—whether in external systems or within our own ego—will struggle to maintain control.
* The collective will reach a point of oversaturation with dissonance, leading to a greater desire for unity.
Yet, we can choose the path of peace now:
* Be a light-holder, guiding others toward a new way of being.
* Embrace simplicity and authenticity—animals, elders, and children are examples of this.
* Recognize that true balance means living for oneself without imposing on others.
As the text says, “There is such strength in allowing and be-ing just as you are. When you can allow yourself to just be… you create space for fulfillment, service, and joy.”
The Nothing Prayer: A Gateway to Everything
The chapter concludes with The Nothing Prayer, a powerful tool for restoring simplicity and balance. As recommended in the book, this prayer shifts focus from external chaos to inner stillness, liberating us from attachments and desires.
“I have nothing. I want nothing. I will be brought what I need…”
Reciting this prayer often is a practice in surrender and trust.
Key Takeaway
The world is shifting, and we are invited to shift with it. Balance is not found in control or accumulation but in trust, surrender, and alignment with our true nature.
Reflection:What are you holding onto that no longer serves you? How can you embrace release as a path to deeper peace?
Next Steps: Read & Listen
📖 Read: The Three Strands of the Braid of the Holy Trinity (Pages 339-362, The Freedom Transmissions)🎧 Listen: Audiobook section The Three Strands of the Braid of the Holy Trinity (Transmission 7: The Braid, the Star, Rebirth)
All links and information are in the show notes.
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Hold the Light supports lifelong learners and spiritual seekers in deepening their journey toward personal transformation. Through reflection, wisdom, and practical tools, this podcast is a companion for those on the path of growth and self-discovery.
Podcast Credits
🎙 Creator, Producer, and Host: Laurie Gunning Grossman🎧 Co-Producer & Sound Design: Jonathan Grossman🎼 Original Music: Jonathan Grossman📍 Recorded at: Night Shift Audio, Los Angeles, CA
Other Episodes in This Series
🎧 Ep. 1—Introduction: The Freedom Transmissions Series
🎧 Ep. 3 —The Three Veils and Seven Imbalances of the Mind, Part 1
🎧 Ep. 4—The Three Veils and Seven Imbalances of the Mind, Part 2
🎧 Ep. 5—The Chambers of the Sacred Heart
🎧 Ep. 6—The Thread and Stitching of the Dreaming, Part 1
🎧 Ep. 7—The Thread and Stitching of the Dreaming, Part 2
🎧 Ep. 10—The Servitude of Longing
🎧 Ep. 11—The Liberation of Longing
🎧 Ep. 12 — The Freedom of Be-ing
🎧 Ep. 13 – The Power of Perception
🎧 Ep. 16 — The Spectrum of Spirit
About The Freedom Transmissions
📖 Buy the Book: The Freedom Transmissions🌐 Learn More: The Spirit Transmissions
Disclaimer
All reflections shared in this series are my personal interpretations of The Freedom Transmissions. They do not represent Carissa Schumacher or the book itself. My aim is to explore these teachings through my own lens, offering insights for deeper contemplation and growth.
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