Goodness, our world has changed in ways none of us could have imagined. What does this mean for you, your family, community and the humanity? We don’t know the answer to that. However, it seems clear that we are in a place that is reckoning with who we thought we were and who we are here to become.
The fragility of our minds is being exposed. The belief in our thoughts is being uncovered and the unkempt fear hibernating in our minds has been awakened.
The propaganda of our fear can saturated reason and encourage panic and anxiety. Meaning, if we allow our fear to control our minds we will weaken our sense of self, our belief in ‘us versus them’ will manifest and we will loose any foundation of grace, loving presence, community and kindness.
During times of adversity we witness ourselves in ways we have never before. When we are in our comfort zones we are comfortable and thus, going through life with flow and ease. It isn’t until we’re pushed outside our comfort zones that we’re forced to do our work. Awakening comes when all the comfort zones of life have been removed. If you haven’t done any inner work outside of your comfort zone, when you’re outside of it you can easily become fearful, unhappy and anxious.
How do we awaken? How do we shift our focus from fear into consciousness? We do it by recognizing that in any given moment we’re either story telling about the past or the future, and we can catch ourselves and pull ourselves back into presence. Into this moment, right now. What is the truth? Can you see peace in this moment? Can you recognize that when you’re present to yourself, to the safety of the now, there’s nothing to be afraid of? It’s time for us to see the best in ourselves and in each other instead of the worst.
When you see your challenges, when you witness your pain, your fear, heartache, the realities of how this event is changing your lives and the lives of the people you love, please be kind to yourself. Be gentle with your pain. Hold it tenderly. Understand that the pain is welcome. If you need to scream, run, punch pillows to help move it, welcome that. When you’re able to, gently hold yourself and whatever it is that you’re struggling with. Hold it with compassion, allow it to exist and don’t fight with yourself for feeling everything you do. Know that you’re doing your best, and you can be kind to yourself and all that you’re feeling.
The more we collectively do this, the kinder we will become, as individuals and as we move into our new realities of life, community and the human experience.
I am sharing meditations and talks on my Facebook & Instagram page, however, IG seems to be the easiest place for uploading. If you can, subscribe to my IG page to get regular mindful offerings. I am working on uploading content to a more accessible platform, ie, YouTube.
So much love to you and your families.
Noelle
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