Your Divine Helpers are present, bearing the good news that whatever you’ve been working on will succeed. The bad news . . . well, there really isn’t any bad news, but there is reality, which in your case suggests that you can fully enjoy your success only if you recognize that you didn’t get where you are by yourself.

This isn’t to suggest that you must diminish your light or be falsely modest in your achievements—not by a long shot! You deserve to shine, so please do. Your Divine Helpers simply remind you to be grateful, and acknowledge the contributions of those who have helped you get where you are. This includes your spirit helpers and guides as well. One final word: With success comes the challenge of standing alone in your light. Of course you’ve heard the saying “It’s lonely at the top.” But it doesn’t have to be if you remember how you got there. Your Divine Helpers’ message: “Share the spotlight.”

You’re at risk of falling under the spell of self-criticism because of poor choices or learned behavior, and this is bringing on the energy of shame. You can always tell when this soul-deadening vibration is present because it causes you to unconsciously pull back from others (and the loving support of the Universe) and become isolated. It’s quite possible at this time to believe that the world is against you, making you want to hide, withdraw, or push it away. Nothing could be further from the truth! You are your own worst enemy at this time, as the Universe never stops loving or supporting you. Nor have the people around you stopped loving you, even if you’ve made terrible mistakes . . . after all, we’re all guilty of this at times.

Your Divine Healers surround you, holding you in affection and unconditional love as you struggle to regain your self-esteem. They ask you to remember that being here on Earth is like being in a classroom—you’re here to progress, and you’ll make many mistakes along the way. That’s part of your learning process and necessary for your growth.

Your Divine Healers ask you to open your heart and forgive your mistakes—there’s no mistake too great nor any error so grave that it can’t be forgiven. Pray for them to help you rise above your self-criticism and reenter the flow of the Universe. Make an effort to see yourself with the same love that they see you with. Stop judging yourself. Make amends and apologies where necessary, and move on. Their message to you: “Live and learn.”

An important part of being human, and something that can’t be avoided, is the pain that comes from simply being vulnerable to the physical world. Your Divine Teachers warn that you’re facing such a time. Sickness may be at hand; and accidents, traumas, sudden loss, and injury are all potentially around you. Whether confronted with something severe, or just the ongoing struggle of getting through the day, your physical body may be challenged, and pain and suffering may follow. This isn’t meant to scare you, but rather to warn you that you’re not as grounded as you should be; in fact, you may be attracting injury or drama to gain some personal space.

Your Divine Teachers advise you to be open to the fact that any pain or upset you attract isn’t without hidden gifts and opportunities. Your broken leg or aching back, for example, may provide the much-needed rest you wouldn’t otherwise take. Your runny nose and cough may give you the privacy you need to regenerate your spirit.

It’s also important to note that any pain or drama you attract isn’t greater than your ability to handle it. The greatest upset you face might actually be in trying too hard to avoid pain, which in the end may cause even more. In other words, the fear that you won’t be able to abide any discomfort is far more disabling than anything you might actually incur. In accepting the upset of the moment with grace, you’ll gain wisdom, compassion, and strength. Your Divine Teachers’ message: “Embrace and be patient with your pain.” It will bring insight and understanding and, in time, peace. You will heal.