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The website content discusses a recent shift in consciousness, the importance of awareness and action in response to global events, and invites writers to share their experiences with consciousness shifts and how these have impacted their lives.

Abstract

The article titled "Have You Experienced a Consciousness Shift Recently?" from the Life newsletter #6 for March, features a guest prompt by the popular writer Carmellita. It delves into the philosophical aspects of consciousness, emphasizing the ability to change one's mental state through awareness and the acquisition of knowledge and wisdom. The author reflects on personal experiences, including the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and advocates for speaking up against violence and abuse. The piece also highlights the transformation of the author's own consciousness from ambition to purpose and passion, influenced by life experiences and the realization of the futility of material pursuits. Furthermore, the article extends an invitation to various writers to contribute their insights on consciousness shifts and announces the selection of stories to be featured in the Life column on Coffee Times Substack.

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The author believes that tuning out from global issues like the Russian invasion of Ukraine may be an act of self-care for some, but it can also be seen as selfishness.
The author is of the opinion that it is crucial to speak up and add one's voice to public outcry against violence and abuse, as change is only possible through active engagement.
There is a personal conviction that self-awareness and the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom can lead to a shift in consciousness from a focus on ambition and drive to one of purpose, passion, and vision.
The author values the role of life experiences in shaping one's consciousness and recognizes the importance of aligning with love and abundance to allow the best in life to flow in.
The article expresses gratitude towards friends and creators, like Carmellita, who contribute to the collective understanding of consciousness through collaborations and shared prompts.
The author encourages the expression of personal thoughts on consciousness and its shifts, suggesting that such reflections can lead to meaningful insights and shared learning within the community.

Have You Experienced a Consciousness Shift Recently?

Life newsletter #6, Month of March guest prompt by popular writer Carmellita, and exciting new highlights

I was in a conversation recently in which the topic of the Russian invasion of Ukraine came up. What surprised me was that the other person preferred not to focus on what is happening in Europe as it apparently was having a negative impact on them.

I was astonished.

Is tuning out the news an act of self-care or selfishness?

I for one am horrified by the violence and loss of life. As a human being and writer, I simply cannot turn a blind eye to what is happening in the world I live in.

How can I not react and add my voice to the public outcry?

From my own life experience, I know for a fact that change is possible only by speaking up. Keeping quiet never served anyone except the perpetrators of abuse or violence.

I learned the hard way: In my time of need, most of my so-called “friends” did not want to soil their “lily-white hands” and choose the safe road — turning a blind eye in other words. They never stopped to think that tomorrow it might be them in the same situation, ostracized and alone — where a kind word or a genuine “How are you doing?” can be like life-giving water in the desert.

But I digress.

It hasn’t been an easy week hence the slightly bitter taste to my words and that’s okay too because guess what — I’m human and I’m not going to say everything is just peachy when it isn’t.

So am I glad that my dear friend and a creator I have much respect for, Carmellita agreed to do a prompt collab with me for the month of March! So without further ado let me hand it over to Carmellita:

Many philosophers of mind, psychologists, and scientists argue about what consciousness is. But they all seem to agree that consciousness is your awareness of self and the world you live in. This includes an awareness of thoughts feelings, memories, and environment.

We can have a thought and shift our consciousness from a state of sadness to a state of happiness.

We can also expand our consciousness through knowledge and wisdom whether we gain that knowledge and wisdom through study or life experience.

Personally, through reading, study, meditation, life experiences, and writing my consciousness has shifted from ambition and drive to purpose, passion, and vision.

Specifically, life experiences have shown me the futility of chasing the next thing and how alignment with love and abundance allows the best to flow in my life.

🌸With this in mind, as a writing prompt share your thoughts on consciousness, how has your consciousness shifted and how has this shift affected your life🌸

Everyone is invited to share their thoughts on this Month of March prompt including Vincent Van Patten Winston Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles Dr. Preeti Singh Pene Hodge Mahein Kazi Rasa Zalite Drashti Shroff Ashley Sujona Chatterjee Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar Sajjad Choudhury Marrisa W. Sharing Randomly Krishna V Chaudhary Boateng Sekyere George Blue Kelly Donnette Anglin Lanu Pitan Uwem Daniels Jan Sebastian Eko BP Dharan.M Kannan Natesan Victoria Gregg

Hand-painted cushion cover by Monoreena (photo provided by her)

Last week I featured Monoreena Acharjee Majumdar and received many comments on her amazing artwork. One reader even asked if she has an Etsy account which she doesn’t but you can check out more of her beautiful art on her Facebook page.

If you missed my interview with her or want to respond to last week’s prompt “How Does Creating Arts Help You Relax?” then you can check it out here.

This is what my friend Vashni Stories had to say in her response to the prompt How to Relax with 2-Minute Drawings: “I’ve realized that drawing outside of the lines can be just as calming because you allow the art to guide you.”

“Sometimes on the road of life there are uninspiring detours but an artist always comes back full circle to where they started. Their canvas” — Walter Pop Matthews IV in The Return to My Sonic Sanctuary

In I Learned Self-Care From Observing My Mum Bridie D lovingly talks about how her mom taught her the importance of practicing self-care as a result of which she derives great joy from writing, reading, crafts, and movement.

🌸 If you still want to submit to my January prompt — “How Does Your Pet Makes You A Better Person”, please do! Your pets are always welcome here at Life❤

🌸Not a writer yet? Join us here.

🌸I will be picking one story every week that spoke to me the most to be featured on the Life column on Coffee Times Substack. This is in addition to the 3 Editor’s picks which will be promoted on Coffee Times social media sites on Twitter, LinkedIn, and FaceBook.

Check out the latest featured story on Life (@ Coffee times Substack) by Dharan.M