In these trying times, what can we do? Occupy this, and that. Occupy here and there, hell Occupy Everywhere! Change is in the air. Our own government deploying 20,000 troops in our Country. In a time where peaceful protestors are ridiculed, beaten, pepper sprayed and treated like animals while the Rich sip champagne and receive bigger and bigger salaries. What are we to do?
We start by stopping. Stop reading the news. Stop reading about the most recent ‘terrorist’ threat. Stop reading about the TSA abusing their powers. Stop reading about the people in wheel chairs who have been tossed out of their chair by law enforcement officials. When we read this upsetting news it changes us. And not for the better.
It changes our vibrational frequency to one of fear. And what do we know about Fear? We hate it. Hate (and Fear) can change a person in an instant. Don’t believe me? Ever look forward to something? Ever? Ya, I’m sure you have. We all have. And when we have something to look forward to Life can be seemingly wonderful, right? Daisy’s and Roses everywhere. We are positively Glowing. Then, you get word. It’s not happening. You’d been planning for it for 6 months. All the details were taken care of, I’s were dotted and T’s were crossed. And none of that matters. It’s not happening. You are Not going on that Vacation. You are Not going to see your long distant lover after months apart. You are not going to be able to drive for the rest of your life.
In an instant our lives can be turned from Happy go Lucky to Sadly go Sulking. These instants change us greatly. And we can all sense it. We can feel it. We just have to pay attention. Focus as your heart beat rises. Faster and faster. You breathing becomes labored and shallow. In, out, in, out, in out, quick like. Trying to catch the next breath before it’s ready.
So, you may be thinking, well so what? So it makes me upset? Fight or flight right? Well, not exactly. As humans we have a Choice on how we act and it’s not always Fight or Flight. We have the ability to plan for the future, to see the consequences of our actions before they even happen. Yet, at times we ignore this. And not only that. Because you are angry, hatful, upset, your vibrational energy will be picked up by the being closest to you. And like a domino effect, we all affect each other. Ever hear ‘Misery loves company’? Because Misery likes the similar vibrational pattern! Ever heard ‘I just get a bad vibe from him/her.’? That is exactly it! We all have the ability to pick up on the vibrations around us. All of us. We have simply forgotten. How? We’ll save that for another time, with more room to write!
Read the headlines, sure. Get an idea for what is happening out there. Normally though, the headlines are enough. Do we really need to know the details of how the home of a family of 5 was burnt to the ground, mother survived only because she jumped out a window? Surely we do not. Stick to the headlines, I find its more than enough information for me; at least when negativity is a concern.
What can we do then? For the Occupiers who need our help, for the homeless, the unemployed, for those of us who have lost their way? First off, can you help them? Are you one of the fortunate few who can help others in a financial way? Have an extra tent? Extra blankets? Extra food? If you answered yes, then do what you can.
For the rest of us who are living paycheck to paycheck, we can help also. We can send them love. It is free of charge. Everyone can do it. And it’s easy. Sit down. Concentrate. (I am going to refrain from calling this Meditation) Think of a person or a group of persons. Then see yourself as a beautiful bright ball of light a light so strong it can reach anyone who you think of. Then send your White Light to all that you can. Mentally tell them that you Love Them and that they are strong. And do this not only for those you care about and love, do it for those you loathe, for those that stick in your side for whatever reason. Mentally connect and tell that person, in turn yourself, that you love them. That you are Sorry for whatever has happened, and over and over ‘I Love You, it’s ok. I am sorry’. Let them know that they possess all they need to be the Person they want to be. Love thy enemy. Why? Not because it is difficult, no. But because it is the right thing to do. If you hate someone, harbor ill will towards someone, or are jealous of someone, you are only holding yourself back and holding the other person down. These emotions are energy and get all trapped up in the wrong spots. We must learn to be Free of hate and Love One Another. This is the only way.
As per my usual, I start writing about one thing and end up in a field 3 acres over. In summation: Love is the answer. The news is NOT something we all need to be ‘up to date’ on. If we want to know why we are where we are today we must study The Past, not the present. For those that do not understand and know History are doomed to the same fate.
I do like what you say here – I felt the same about the news, but I recently changed from blatantly ignoring negative news, do taking it and doing something to change it to a positive – you might like to read my blog here – http://taketochange.com/2011/12/06/day-52-positive-project-words-for-the-white-house/ Thanks – keep writing!
Thank you for the comment. I have looked at your blog and I wish you the best of luck on your wonderful journey. I could not help but smile as I read the post about Free Alcohol and Picking up trash (I often do this when I walk my pup, I just grab an extra poop bag…haha) My personality seems to be that of yours and I often have the same problems of Relaxing. So, the Relax post resonated well with me; I ‘do nothing’ as often as possible, no matter how much my legs want to get up and get moving! You are right and I agree, if possible we should all do what we can to make something positive. I believe I touched on this briefly toward the end of my post. And I believe your letter to the White House and other constituents is wonderful and sends a great message as well. I will not get too into my ideas on Politics here, however I will say that I believe the gov’t at large does not care much about us; not to say there are not Members of Congress who are on the side of Good, but as a whole they do not care. (Rand Paul, for example, he’s one of the good ones) I deleted my soap-boxing comment, haha. I’ll discuss the gov’t some other time! Thanks again for the comment, keep up the Blog/Positive Project!!