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Abraham Lincoln
The United States has had violent episodes throughout her young history. The most brutal conflict that took place on her soil was the Civil War. The president at that time was Abraham Lincoln. He helped put an end to this bitter battle. He is here now to show us the greater picture of that life.
Susanne: Mr. Lincoln, you are such a respected figure in American history. Thank you for coming. Can you tell us what inspired you during your presidential lifetime?
Abraham Lincoln: My heart goes out to one and all. In fact, it was my heart that I followed throughout my life as Lincoln. I developed a good balance between my emotional and mental faculties. I had the perseverance and discipline to follow through with whatever I undertook, whether it was my schoolwork, my law practice,
or my work in Congress. Along with that, I have always had faith in the underlying goodness of man. That has always been my guiding light, and I tried to bring forth this goodness no matter what the circumstances were. I know that for many people, my problems in that life seemed insurmountable. However, when I tried to address each situation by looking for the good, I found that there was always a solution.
S: You lived through a time when the country came very close to being divided. Did you ever think it might actually split in two?
AL: I know it came mighty close to dividing, but I had faith in the vision of the Founding Fathers. I also had confidence that those who were leading the fight would see the folly of their ways. I knew that no man in God’s world is a slave to another, and that “the truth shall set you free.” I kept these beliefs alive in my prayers, and God’s law ultimately won out. Do not despair, then, in times of seemingly insurmountable odds. That is a call from the Angels to have faith in God, to know he will be there. Obviously, I prayed a lot during those rocky times. My prayers never went unanswered.
S: Unfortunately, that life ended violently. What was it like to be assassinated, and why did your life have to end that way?
AL: That was such an interesting experience; in one moment I was watching a pleasant play, and in the next I couldn’t understand why everyone was making such a fuss over me. You see, I watched from above my body and could see they were trying to save my physical self. It was a valiant effort on their part, but I knew that it was time to move on. Was I meant to be a martyr in that life? Well, I leave that judgment to you. I can tell you, though, that any time there is a violent death of a leader it makes the whole world think about what that person stood for. I hope I measured up to being the good person I tried to be, and if my death through assassination has helped this country in any way, then all the better.
S: I assure you it has. Have you had any lives since your life as Lincoln?
AL: Yes, I chose one other life since then. I believe you may know this person; his name was Martin Luther King Jr.
S: Really? Can you tell us about that experience?
AL: During my life as Lincoln, I was criticized for not really knowing the plight of the black man, for using the issue of slavery for my own political gains. I chose to reincarnate as Martin Luther King Jr. to continue with my vision of better race relations by empowering blacks in this country. It was interesting, and sometimes quite a challenge, to carry on with my soul’s purpose through the eyes of another race, a very oppressed race, at that.
S: And what would you say your soul’s purpose is?
AL: Simply put, to bring everyone together so that humanity is no longer divided. It is not the color of one’s skin that is the enemy of people. No, it is the fear that is used to base judgments upon.
S: It is interesting that as Martin Luther King Jr. you were assassinated once again. Can you tell us why this was repeated?
AL: I chose to repeat this exit for the same reasons as before. I was not afraid to abandon my physical body through this means, and unfortunately, discordant race relations had escalated to a point where it became necessary to leave my mark in this manner. Had things taken a different course, assassination probably wouldn’t have been needed.
S: Thank you so much, Mr. Lincoln. This has been educational. Do you have anything else to say?
AL: I know that your existence on the earth often seems mighty dismal, but trust that life is always “darkest before the dawn.” If you can have faith in what your heart is telling you, instead of your head, then you can have confidence that through your prayers and affirmations you have the power to bring about change and upliftment. Do not think, even for a moment, that you cannot make a difference, or that someone else should bear the burden of responsibility for change. Make a promise to yourself now that you will be there for others with love in your heart and a smile upon your face. I have a dream. And so can you.
