You always have a choice.  You may say, “I had no choice,” but this is because of a refusal to make the more challenging ones.  Free will is what it is all about for the soul.  This reality offers you scenario after scenario for practicing this skill.  “Skill?” you say, and yes, it takes awareness to rise beyond human conditioning and make choices in alignment with the soul, which will always lean towards loving kindness, non-judgment, and compassion.  Choose awareness.  You are here to shine, so please do so, but know that no matter what anyone has ever told you, you are so very loved.

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