Should I remain a priest?

QUESTION: Masters, as a Christian priest I seek my soul’s task for this point in my life: whether to remain in the Church and seek a more responsible position with far wider influence and variety, or whether my task is to leave the church and engage in fresh work, in which case, what work might this be? I know that I’m a healer and wonder if my deepest gifts are being neglected through the work that I do within the church. Thank you for your wisdom! ~Susan, UK

ANSWER: Your soul’s task, as you call it, was established by you before you came to Earth in order to learn various lessons. It is not set in stone, so you have the freedom to change the choices you thought you would benefit the most from learning. Where you go from here depends on what more you seek to experience.

Being a religious is just like any other employment one can choose for a profession. How long you desire to stay in one job depends on the experiences available. Within your current position you could get more responsibility, wider influence, and a different variety of work. Most of these things are all about control. If you feel you need to have more time in controlling others, then this is the right path. Everything about this direction is in judgment, graded by the ego and society. All these activities put your beliefs directly in your face constantly—that is, if you are open enough to see them.

Backing away from your position allows you to exit judgment and enter into a life of feeling rather than thinking. You are a healer and have been doing it somewhat as a priest. Your words and energy are very healing to those with whom you interact. You could continue along this same line with counseling, coaching, or direct energy healing.

The attitude you have about any future work will determine what you achieve for yourself and others. Remember, this lifetime is yours, so take your next steps with that in mind. Rely on your intuition, which you have been placing on the top shelf out of reach. It is very strong when you listen to it.