Children, Spiritual Guides of their ParentsHaving lost a seven-year-old child, and having become a medium, the mother had that very child as a guide. One day she asked him the following question:
- Dear and beloved son, a Spiritist friend of mine does not understand and does not admit that you can be the spiritual guide of your mother, because she existed before you and, undoubtedly, must have had a guide, even if that was during the time that we were fortunate to have you by our side. Can you give us some explanations?
Answer from the Spirit of the child – Why do you want answers for everything that seems incomprehensible to you? The one that seems the most advanced to you in Spiritism is just in the first steps of the doctrine, and does not know more than this one or that one that seems capable of everything and capable of giving you explanations. I existed much long before my mother, and in another existence, I had an eminent position due to my intellectual capability. But I was taken by an immense pride, and during several consecutive existences I was submitted to the same trial, without being able to succeed, until I got to this life by your side. However, since I was already advanced, my departure should serve your advancement, to you, so much late in the spiritual life. God called me before the end of my career, considering my mission more beneficial to you as a Spirit than as an incarnate.
During my latest staying on Earth my mother had her guardian angel by her side, but temporarily, for God knew that I was supposed to be her spiritual guide, and that I would lead her more efficiently to the path from which she was so much distant. The guide that she had then was called to another mission when I came to take his place by her side. Ask those that you know are more advanced than you if this explanation is logical and good, because it is possible that, being my opinion, I may be mistaken. Finally, this will be clarified if you ask. Many things are still hidden from you and will be clarified later. Do not wish to go too deep because the confusion in your thoughts arises from this constant concern. Be patient, because as with a mirror that gets foggy with a slight breath and clears up bit by bit, your tranquil and calm Spirit will achieve that degree of understanding necessary to your advancement. Courage, then, good parents; march with confidence and one day you will praise the time of the terrible trial that brought you to the path of the eternal happiness, without which you would still have many unfortunate existences to live.
Observation: This boy had a rare premature intelligence for his age. Although in good health, he seemed to foresee his near end. He used to be happy in cemeteries and without ever having heard about Spiritism, in which his parents did not believe, he often asked if, when he was dead, he would be able to come back to the loved ones. He aspired death with happiness and used to say that when he died, his mother should not suffer because he would return to her side. In fact, it was the death of three children in a few days that led the parents to seek consolation in Spiritism. They found plenty of consolation and their faith was rewarded by the possibility of talking to their children all the time because the mother became an excellent medium in a very short time, having her own son as a guide, a Spirit that reveals a great superiority.
