28 – Stairway to Heaven

Japanese Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata)

Keyword – Ascension

Japanese Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata)

Keyword – Ascension

What if every loving step you take is part of your journey home to God?

Our journey through life is rarely a straight path. We wander, make mistakes, become distracted, discover truth and sometimes realise we need to change direction. Stairway to Heaven reminds us that wherever we have wandered, we can always choose another step towards Love.

The Pumpkin vine that inspired this essence grew unexpectedly from a discarded seed. It wandered freely through the garden until it reached the bottom of a staircase. Gently redirected upwards, the vine made the climb itself — and at the top, it flowered.

So it can be with us. God, loving guides, other people and the essences may gently point us towards another way, but love honours our free will. The steps remain ours to take.

And we are changed through the climbing. Each time we seek truth, feel more deeply, take responsibility, open our heart to Love or choose a more loving direction, something within us has the opportunity to grow.

Stairway to Heaven invites us not to escape our humanity, but to deepen into it — allowing Love and Truth to gradually transform the soul and guide us home.

Invitation: This essence invites you to consider the direction your choices are taking you — and to lovingly take the next step towards greater Love, Truth and relationship with God.

Loving qualities: Love • Truth • Faith • Humility • Perseverance • Free will • Soul growth • Loving direction

Patterns revealed: Feeling lost • Lack of direction • Discouragement • Giving up • Avoiding responsibility • Resistance to truth • Fear of change • Expecting others to make the journey for us