I view life as a grand, divine game – a cosmic adventure in which our souls partake to learn, grow, and experience creation. This perspective is at the heart of everything I do, and I’d love to share it with you. Here are the core beliefs of my Life is a Game manifesto:
Life has Levels and Quests: Just like a video game, life presents us with various levels and challenges. Each challenge is an opportunity to grow to a new level of understanding. When you overcome one obstacle, you advance to the next stage of your personal evolution. The tough experiences aren’t punishments – they’re quests your soul signed up for, each designed to teach you something valuable and build your strength for the journey ahead.
Soul Contracts as the Game Plan: Before we are born, our souls make agreements – often called soul contracts – that outline key experiences, relationships, and lessons we will encounter. These are like the storyline of your game. Your family, significant relationships, and even certain hardships might be part of these contracts. It’s as if we designed a game plan with specific missions to fulfill and lessons to learn. Remembering this can bring meaning to even the most difficult experiences, knowing that on a soul level you chose to grow through them.
Divine Cheat Codes Exist: In video games, cheat codes give players special abilities or shortcuts. In life, I believe we have spiritual “cheat codes” available to us as well. These include love, faith, prayer, meditation, and intuition. When we tap into unconditional love or call upon divine guidance, we’re essentially using a cheat code that can transform a situation in an instant. Synchronicities and miracles are like the hidden Easter eggs of this game – signs that a higher power is subtly helping us when we remember to ask. Part of healing is realizing you’re never truly stuck; there are always hidden aids and blessings you can draw upon.
Disease and Hardships as Divine Lessons: Sometimes the game of life includes extremely difficult challenges, like illness, loss, or heartbreak. Rather than seeing these as random misfortunes, I view them as divine lessons in disguise. A disease might force you to slow down and rediscover what truly matters; a heartbreak might teach you deeper compassion and self-love. These experiences, as painful as they are, carry profound messages from our soul and from the Creator. They push us to evolve, open our hearts, or change direction. When we decode the lesson behind the pain, we can heal and transform even our toughest trials into sacred turning points.
Quantum Leaps are Possible: In games you sometimes find power-ups that let you level up quickly – life is no different. I believe in the possibility of quantum leaps in healing and personal growth. This means you can shift your reality faster than expected once you’re truly ready and aligned. I’ve seen clients make a quantum leap from years of anxiety to genuine peace and purpose within a short time. How? When a core block is released or a deep insight is gained, you don’t have to climb every rung of the ladder anymore – you can jump to a higher level of consciousness. The game of life allows for jump boosts when you integrate your lessons, showing that change doesn’t always have to be slow.
Freedom and Divine Guidance: The beautiful twist in this cosmic game is that we have total free will. God (the Creator) gave us the freedom to make our own choices about how we play. You’re not a pawn of fate; you’re a player with agency. However, freedom doesn’t mean we’re alone. Just as a game has a designer who built the world, we have the Creator’s presence with us always. When life gets overwhelming, remember that you can pause, pray, and seek guidance. Reconnecting with the Divine is like consulting the ultimate game guide. In my view, healing is about reclaiming your power to choose – realizing you can always press “reset” or choose a new path – and returning to divine guidance for support. It’s moving from feeling like life is happening to you, to knowing that life is happening for you, and that you are lovingly supported every step of the way.
In essence, the Life is a Game manifesto is an invitation to approach your life with curiosity, courage, and a sense of play. When you see yourself as a soul playing a game, heavy situations can start to feel a bit lighter. You recognize patterns and discover keys to move through challenges.
You give yourself permission to try new strategies, to learn from setbacks, and to ultimately create a life that feels true to your deepest self. And just like any great game, life is meant to be enjoyed. I encourage you to play it with an open heart, knowing that you are more supported and more powerful than you realize.