I have a good feeling; no, I have a great feeling. Things are changing. With courage, we are shining our lights on our individual and collective imperfections. Naming them, we find ways to heal. Through these actions we, individually and collectively, are growing and transforming into who we are meant to be.
We cannot stop at the realization that as we change, the world changes. We’ve only taken a few steps out of an arid field filled attitudes, beliefs, and judgments that have caused this drought. Some are nuisances while others are barriers that prevent us from living from the fierceness of our heart. No matter how small or great, those attitudes, beliefs, and judgments stop us from living authentically.
From the recognition of the unsustainability of an antiquated system grows the delicate, fragile sprouts of a movement. We have the momentum. To transition from a movement into a way of life, we must grow the roots of this movement deeply in our collective garden. It is through our awareness that the roots of a nonviolent, equitable way of life grow.
About 3 1/2 years ago I began to use #inthistogether and #compassioninaction in my social media posts. These times call for us to embrace both. Awareness of the uncertainty and the malice that threatens to topple this fledgling movement is necessary to turn from a self focused life to one of community. The next step is to form a response that binds us to one another through acts of compassion.
How de we shift from a movement into a way of life? We begin with our self. We reflect upon how the external world resonates in our internal world. While external events may in no way mirror our internal life, we notice what the vibration is breaking free within us. We identify the cracks and plastering raining down upon us. We create a compassionate response to the resonance.
Next introspect. We become aware of how we are uncomfortable with prior reactions and/or responses. We name how we react to the external world. We develop strategies to shift from reactions to response. There is no method or one way to respond. Each of us chooses a response that draws us out of our comfort zone while growing our sphere of influence.
Finally, we integrate what we have learned in reflection and introspection into the way that we live our life. We live knowing that each #compassioninaction reflects that we are truly #inthistogether. Perhaps, if you do not have that great feeling in this moment, you will in time as you live a life of response..
Vanessa F. Hurst, ms, is an Intuitive, Coach, Catalyst, who uses mindfulness practices and intuition tools to create strategies for personal and relationship transformation. She is a professional speaker & author who weaves inner wisdom into all she touches. Her books are available @ www.wildefyrpress.com. Contact Vanessa (vanessa@intentandaction.com) for life coaching, intuitive consultations, keynotes, and programs.
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Beautiful meditation Vanessa, certainly gives me hope! 'To transition from this movement into a way of life, we must grow
ReplyDeletethe roots of this movement deeply in our collective garden'.
Such a powerful statement. Thank You. God's Peace and Love, Carol
Thank you, Carol! Yes, we need to plant our individual seeds and help one another nurture them!
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