Growing up I often heard the phrase “They believe the grass is greener on the other side of the fence”. The phrase would often be associated to one that is wondering why life is offering them a bowl without the cherries, or attempting to achieve a dream that appears hopelessly beyond he stars. It is just human nature to view other individual’s ‘greener pastures’ and wonder why our own side of the fence isn’t filled with the harvest of happiness.

In several personal consultations, a question often brought to my attention:
“Rick if life-after is so fulfilled with all the happiness, peace, and absence of earthly pain, why would we even want to remain here in our earthly path in life?”

The abilities have given to me the opportunity to feel the happiness loved- ones who have moved on are now experiencing, and to this day, I cannot fully define with the exact words. The ‘other side of the fence’ often is relayed in messages as a love filled with peace and happiness that one still in their earthly life’s plan cannot truly comprehend. However, does this mean that we should leave our current ‘land of green grass’ and immediately jump the fence to quickly reach our harvest of joy?

It is written that the heavens and the earth were created, followed by the created spirit of man and woman. They were to experience the fruits of the land, and the lessons along life’s path. With each step in life on the earth, each would learn the value of life and lessons to guide and protect.

It appears to me that our life’s path on earth must be of tremendous value, especially if the ‘green grass’ we walk on in life was one of the first creations. To be created and walk the beauty of earthly life appears to be an amazing purpose in life. With each step along our path, we grow and learn to cultivate the value of what one will carry in life everlasting – love, happiness, and understanding.

An additional thought shared in personal consultations:
“Sometimes I just wish I was there with them as I miss them so much”

I can truly feel the heartbreaking emotion each and every time this particular comment is stated in our conversation. To no longer view and feel the physical and emotional body of a loved one is heartbreaking. To miss them is defining how one truly loves them. However, would a loved one who has moved on truly expect us to ‘jump the fence’ before we learn the lessons of value?
Think about if you were on the other side of the fence. With the fulfilling love that you have for your loved ones, would you want them to miss all of the love and lessons learned while taking their steps in life?

The grass will be greener on the other side of the fence, but it is for us to enjoy and understand the purpose of our steps in life created – so that we will reap the rewards for what we have sown with everlasting love.

Rick Hayes is the founder of LifesGift, an association that supports his psychic medium abilities. As a Paranormal Communications Consultant, Rick consults on a daily basis with those that have questions regarding life after death and one’s daily path on earth.

Born and raised in a Christian environment, his belief that our creator has given to us the gift of everlasting life through faith has remained throughout his earthly plan.

As a published author, Rick writes a column for the LifesGift website (Rick’s LifesNotes) where he shares his thoughts of life and life-everlasting. His articles have also appeared on numerous websites and publications.

Rick has recently co-authored a published book titled “You’re Not Crazy, You Have A Ghost” and soon to be released “Stepping Stones-Thoughts Along Life’s Path”.

As a speaker and lecturer, Rick shares his thoughts on life and life-everlasting with a friendly and comfortable demeanor. Rick has appeared on television, radio, and live events.

For more information visit http://www.lifesgift.com