Hold the Light
Ep. 18: The Alpha, the Omega, and Eternal Life
Published: 15 March 2025 at 10:33 Europe/London
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Episode Summary: The Alpha, the Omega, and Eternal Life (Pages 279-309)
This chapter explores the sacred cycles of beginnings and endings, offering comfort and wisdom to anyone navigating loss or seeking a deeper purpose behind the human experience. While we often think of life and death as opposites—one to be celebrated and the other to be feared—this teaching invites us to see them as partners in the soul’s journey. By embracing both, we can find greater peace, presence, and freedom.
Key Themes:
* Life and death are not opposing forces but interconnected cycles in the soul’s evolution.
* Every birth contains an ending, just as every ending creates a new beginning.
* Love does not disappear after loss—it transforms and takes on a new form.
* Our feelings cannot be solved through logic; they must be felt and processed to move through them.
* The Divine is not a force of suffering or punishment but of peace—we can access this when we surrender to the greater flow of life.
The Nature of Beginnings and Endings
We all come into this world knowing that we will one day leave it. This is not a tragedy—it is part of the Divine design. Without endings, there could be no beginnings.
* A mother must release her former identity when she gives birth to a child.
* When a loved one passes, those left behind must release the life they knew with them.
* The grief we feel in loss is proof of the love we have shared.
* Beginnings and endings hold both light and void—fear, love, grief, and transformation are all part of the same sacred cycle.
The Conflict Between the Mind and the Heart
One of the greatest challenges we face is the tension between our thoughts and feelings:
* The mind seeks logic and control, but the heart speaks the language of energy and emotion.
* We often try to reason through emotions, but feelings cannot be solved like a problem; they must be moved through.
* True peace comes when we learn to balance the mind and heart, embracing presence instead of overanalyzing.
Yeshua’s presence is not about fear, suffering, or burden—those are constructs of the human mind. Divine energy is peace, and we can tap into this by surrendering control and trusting in something greater than ourselves.
Understanding the Layers of Awareness
To better navigate our human experience, we are shown three levels of awareness:
* Thoughts (Lowest Vibration) – The mind’s attempt to process the external world.
* Feelings and Emotions (Higher Vibration) – More aligned with the Light, connected to energy and intuition.
* Intuition and Presence (Highest Vibration) – A deep knowing, the soul’s wisdom, and direct connection to the Divine.
Yet, we often give the lowest vibration—our thoughts—the most power. This chapter invites us to reset, allowing intuition and presence to lead, bringing harmony even through grief, birth, and sudden change.
Finding Peace in Life and Death
Loss is often seen as something to fear, yet it is part of the balance of creation. Nothing reminds us of the power of love more than loss itself.
* When we lose someone, it feels like a part of us is gone—but in reality, they shift from being beside us to being within us.
* The grief we experience is not about something being taken from us; rather, it is an expansion of love.
* The Divine does not wish for us to carry burdens; instead, we are invited to lay them down and find peace in faith and forgiveness.
The Sacred Cycle of Life and Death
This chapter shares the cycle of our physical existence:
* Upon birth, our spirit descends from the infinite, while our physical form rises from the earth.
* Upon death, our spirit ascends back to the infinite, and our body returns to the earth.
* We do not cease to exist; we simply transition into a new way of being.
* This is why we can still feel the presence of loved ones who have passed—they are still with us, just in a different form.
Hope, Balance, and the Gift of Peace
The Divine carries hope for us, just as we carry hope for our loved ones. But true hope is not about avoiding suffering—it is about seeking peace.
* Yeshua does not exist to save us from death or struggle but to help us find balance.
* When we restore balance between the mind and heart, everything shifts.
* If we wish to find Yeshua, we do not need more knowledge or service—we need balance.
Lessons on Grief and Eternal Connection
Grief is an awakening—an invitation to form a new relationship with the ones we have lost. Love is eternal, and our connections remain unbroken.
* Each ending contains a new beginning; grief and love are intertwined.
* We are whole, even when we feel empty.
* Loss is not final—it is a transformation of presence.
* We are encouraged to move through grief with simplicity, not resistance. True wisdom emerges from allowing what is, rather than trying to control it.
What Happens When We Die?
This chapter offers a perspective on the moment of death:
* The soul reunites with its whole self, freed from the limits of the body.
* All memories and experiences transform into light and understanding.
* We experience a return to love and balance, a reunion with those who came before us.
At the moment of passing, our relationships do not end; they transcend time and space, becoming woven into our spirit.
Key Takeaway
Every loss plants seeds of light within us. Our journey is not about avoiding grief—it is about walking through it with an open heart. Love does not disappear; it simply changes form.
Reflection:When loss creates a void, that space is not empty—it is an opening where light can enter.
Next Steps: Read & Listen
📖 Read: Resurrection (Pages 310-320, The Freedom Transmissions)🎧 Listen: Audiobook section Resurrection (Transmission 6: On Life, Loss, and the Lamb)
All links and information are in the show notes.
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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
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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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