Although spiritual evolution is certainly part of God's plan and desire for all his children, each individual determines the direction and speed of his or her growth. Many factors contribute, but the most important among them is choice. We create our character and our destiny choice by choice. We choose what type of response -- reactive or constructive -- we make to the circumstances of our lives. We even choose which aspect of ourselves -- animal or Divine -- we identify with.

This article describes the poles between which we choose. It explains how to EFFECTIVELY handle dark feelings without suppression and compensation, and offers three helpful tips for making wise choices. See Article