Digging Deep In Difficult Times
Allow world unrest to remind you of interconnectedness and expand your consciousness rather than cower in the fear that terrorists want to create
Stay Informed But Not Paranoid
It is essential to stay informed, but the news can be oppressive and cause anxiety. The events in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel are heartbreaking. Israel is the holy land. Regardless of what your religious beliefs may be, these people are experiencing barbaric suffering. Women are being raped and murdered, and children are being gunned down. People are losing their homes as well as families.
Allow it To Expand Your Consciousness
So, as you sit comfortably and safely in your home, what luxuries do you take for granted? If we were to lose our power grid, which is far easier to digest than losing our homes and the loss of lives, could you survive? Do you have the necessary survival equipment — canned food, bottled water, matches, a grill or gas stove, candles and flashlights, and protective measurements….to survive for a couple of weeks? What about a couple of months? Do you have a preparedness plan in place with your family? Are your elderly family members prepared so you are not worried?
I think it is crucial that we not become paranoid or live in fear but instead be prepared and vigilant. Back to my question of what luxuries you take for granted… In the event of a nuclear attack or an attack on our power grid, we would not have the use of cellular phones, computers, internet, electricity, gas, or even the use of flush toilets. I do not say this to instill fear. I want to bring it into awareness to help people better prepare because this is potentially our new reality, at least temporarily.
Being Prepared Reduces Anxiety and Suffering
When we are prepared, we avoid panic. We can hunker down and stay comfortable. Food, water, and shelter are basic needs. My biggest struggle will be losing communication with the outside world, especially mom and children. But I will have a notebook and pens to continue journaling and writing. When I regain power, I can transfer my stories to my computer. I have printed off simple recipes I can use without power. I typically get my recipes online. I have my yoga mat and home weights to work out indoors. And hopefully, we will not have to stay indoors, and I can still enjoy the pool.
Keeping Our Energy High
War lowers our emotional frequency and puts us in a downward spiral. In that downward spiral, we can no longer attract abundance, and our creativity cannot easily flow. The media flashes scenes that tug at our hearts but paralyze and trap us in fear. It strips us of our power. So, I watch the news minimally. I get updates on my phone, which is all I need now. I am not one to stay glued to the television.
Now more than ever, we need to harness our divine power within. We need to feel our interconnectedness to one another. Now is the time to practice forgiving past pains and making amends. Now is the time to practice gratitude for the simple pleasures that can easily be taken away. Today is the day to stop judging and start being more accepting.
The things you complain about throughout the day, the refugees in Gaza and Israel only dream about. People over there went to bed last night with bombs shaking their homes, not knowing if they would survive through the night. The lucky ones who survive will have nightmares about what they witnessed.
It shouldn’t take a world tragedy or terrorist event to put these better living practices into place, but sometimes, we need a reminder of how precious life is. Let it be our self-improvement if something good comes of this horrible tragedy.
Final Thoughts
If you have friends or family in the Middle East, especially Israel, please comment, and I will pray for you and them. I am sure other readers will, too. I am more spiritual than religious, but in times like these, I believe in the power of prayer. If you do not believe, that is okay; maybe you would consider sending good healing energy. Let us have compassion for the suffering that is happening.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. I appreciate you, and you are truly a blessing.
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Peace & Light,
Dr. Preeti Singh’s story about her beautiful walk, the discipline of the palm trees, and how the world can be inspired by this discipline is perfect as a follow-up to my article. Maybe a walk in nature and the discipline of going outdoors would be good for us all right now.
Alex Besson makes meditation easily approachable with this breathing technique, which is extremely helpful in stressful times and when applied daily.
