The Lightworkers' Syndrome

There is a shift in awareness taking place in the mindsexpress mail. You sit and wait very pleased with
and hearts of many people around the world. We areyourself.
coming to realize that we have some higher purposeLooking for clues, messages and inspirational nudges
on the planet to perform in the service of humanity. It iswhen the manual is late in delivery. Hmmm. Nothing
not the case that we are born, grow up with lifecoming through yet...Does the Universe have my
experiences that shape who we are, grow old and diecorrect address? You ask more earnestly.
and that is the end. We have this nagging feeling thatYou grow impatient - You are sure that the
we have something profound to do here. We may notinformation will be handed to you shortly on the
be quite sure what that higher purpose is, but knowproverbial silver scroll. Like in the classic Wendy's
that there is some path, not yet lit, that we shouldcommercial, Where's the Beef? when the frustrated
follow in order to accomplish our agreed upon task.older ladies cannot find anyone in the customer service
We are called lightworkers and we know we are heredepartment of the hamburger company and one lady
to perform some divine task and are anxious to findexclaims, "I DON'T THINK THERE'S ANYBODY
the way to fulfil it.BACK THERE!" This level of frustration can be
According to V. Sanders of the website "A lightworkerexperienced quite acutely at this stage.
is, in essence, a person who experiences a higherYou start to get mad at the Universe for not
calling to help people and the world itself throughanswering - "Where is my Lightworker manual,
prayer, healing, meditation, energy work and relatedanyway?" You start to grumble to yourself and
practices. Persons who may designate themselveswonder what you were thinking in the first place...
light workers might be involved in Reiki or other energyYou complain to anyone who will listen - God is not
healing, yoga, chiropractic massage or a whole laundryresponding and that you don't know why, when you
list of natural or spiritual healing techniques. The oneoffer yourself in service so devotedly. (Sorry to my
commonality that they all share is the belief that theown girlfriends who have personally experienced my
desire to do whatever work they are doing in the fieldwhining in this stage.)
of healing is the product of a higher calling, andYou begin to rage - You look up and say, Why aren't
ultimately fulfils their purpose on this planet."You listening to me?Your panic level starts to rise.
There is often a problem associated with realizing oneWhat if I don't get this in time and I cannot fulfil my
is a lightworker. We know for sure that we are one,mission?"" You find yourself saying quietly with a
from the longing in our hearts to serve, but have notquivering lip, "All I want to do is serve... "
received clear guidance on what that noble task is. OfYou figuratively throw up your spiritual arms in the air
course, some valiant people know at an early age toand turn your back on the lightworker calling for a
go to Africa to help the Rwandan refugees. Othersshort time. You stamp your foot as a petulant child
become doctors who perform life saving surgery. Yetwho turns away when he/she does not get what he
others go into social work, human rights advocacy orshe wants. That manual is not coming...
the religious life. These lightworkers have a clearBut wait! Don't Despair!
understanding of their path and mission in this life andThen, all of a sudden, a new day dawns and you
set about to fulfil it with clarity and purpose. But whatseem to have gained wisdom about God's timing. You
about the rest of us, average, hard working, unsurerelease the urgent need to serve and let it be for a
"coming out" lightworkers who know we havewhile, releasing the anxiety and fear of time running out.
something important to do in the world, but don't haveYou contemplate the meaning of Divine Timing in your
a clue what it is? Whether we are soccer moms withlife, and work on your own spiritual growth and stability
a nagging little voice that urges us do something more,and prepare for what is to come... for God is listening...
or a humble business owners searching for ways toYou move forward confidently and with certainty in
quietly serve within their organizations and make ayour activities in practical life and look for ways to be
difference on a larger scale. Suzanne Falter-Barnes,of service. You allow intuitive messages to pop into
the well known branding expert has stated that sheyour head. People and opportunities start to come
has experienced this fear and anguish, as well asacross your path and things start to flow in your quest
many other famous healers and inspirational leaders.to serve. You smile to yourself, look back and say,
These poor souls are experiencing The Lightworkers"Aahhh, this is what Divine Timing is all about. I knew it
Syndrome. This unfortunate malady affects theall along...
lightworker by creating panic, frustration and anguish inThe Lightworker Syndrome is a challenging process,
mind and heart. It is a dreadful feeling of uneasinessbut if you do not lose faith and do not give up, you will
and fear that we will not be able to fulfil our purpose infind the way. God can be testing your faith,patience or
time before our life is over. We ask God or thecommitment to serve. God and the Universe are
Universe for clarity. We ask and we ask and we ask,ALWAYS listening.
but often times the Universe is silent or gives aThe key to overcoming the Lightworker Syndrome is
breadcrumb of hope, now and then to guide us on ourto understand this: When you commit to be a
way. But more often than not, we are left with thelightworker on the planet, God hears it and rejoices.
understanding of the dilemma, the need to serve, butYour timing is not always God's timing. If you can relax
without clear direction in how to make a big differenceand let the process develop, God will put things in your
in the world.path to help you accomplish your mission. You must
There are ten stages to The Lightworkers Syndromeact to look for your path to follow, not with pressure,
that you may have experienced in your journey so far:but with grace and faith in the outcome,
Euphoria - You realize that you want to do somethingAre you a lightworker? Are you following your calling?
good with your life that is of service to humanity andIf you are, good for you...
that you want to join the order of lightworkers on theIf you are not clear on what your calling is, don't worry.
planet and are ready to start your soul's work NOW.If you live in faith, love and service, you will be called
Hooray!upon on to assist in healing the planet in ways that are
Asking for directions - You are sure that the Universeunique to you;
will be pleased at your decision and will send yourSomething that only YOU can do that will make a
'Welcome to the Lightworkers Team' manual bydifference.