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Why the Sky May Seem
Like it is Falling
I have been attempting to get this newsletter completed for over a week. However, a saturation of calls for help from many friends and family has setback my progress. It seems many people are feeling overwhelmed, having relationship issues, work problems, or plain general havoc going on in their lives. No one appears to be immune to these situations. Even I, though not as strong as those who have been calling me, have experienced some of this same pressure, as evidenced by my delay in this newsletter.
Whenever there seems to be a disruptive force, I look for answers. Yes, if you check the astrological influences, there appears to be some emotional distress called for in the heavens. Many planets are exerting troubling aspects right now. In addition, reading my June numerological predictions, you will see the same trend of emotional turmoil. It appears the universe is sending us all a collective message.
What meaning might we glean from all this chaos? As I sat in meditation for this newsletter, the spirit sent me an answer--it sometimes takes adversity to get us to change directions and look at things from a different perspective.
The world is changing right before our eyes. Every day you can read or hear of news of something horrific happening on our planet. It may be a catastrophic weather event such as a hurricane or tsunami. There have been numerous geologic changes prevalent in the world, with the onset of devastating earthquakes and volcanoes. Man has even created ruinous situations such as oil spills and global warming.
As you look at both your own personal situation and each global incident, there is one common thread. In order to correct the problems, changes need to be made. Therefore, although you may have been happy with the status quo, it appears your spirit and the universe is driving you to look at your situation and determine if there is a more constructive way to live.
Living from day to day, without any challenge, is like driving on the same road for a long stretch. How many stories have you encountered about a person who fell asleep at the wheel because they became mesmerized with the monotony of the road? Anyone knows the rules for driving--do not just look forward, but also shift your eyes often, in order to be aware of all surroundings and possible threats. Therefore, it is helpful to break up the hypnotic effect of a static existence--pandemonium assists in creating a vibrant environment.
Face it, adversity causes you to look at your current situation from another perspective--one that is more beneficial to you. Therefore, chaos widens your perspective. It forces you to get out of your single rut of reality and look beyond the road on which you are travelling.
Everyone who has called me this week thinks that he or she is the only one going through mayhem. However, as indicated from the number of calls received and proven by astrological and numerological influences, most of you are being challenged at this time. Therefore, it is safe to say that collective change is being forced upon you.
Furthermore, have you ever noticed that when adversity hits, that we all react the same way? We try to fix the problem and make things better. When we look to our own individual devices, we may fall short. However, when we search for solutions as a team, drawing on the spirit within all of us, we are more often victorious.
There is a movie named 'Volcano' featuring actors Tommy Lee Jones and Anne Heche that validates this point. The premise of the film is that a volcano erupts in present day Los Angeles. Tommy Lee Jones' character tries to tackle the job of stopping the damage all by himself. Indeed, he is a classic workaholic in the film, never wanting to relinquish any control. However, he learns that it would take the resources of many agencies to contain the flow and save lives. In the end, he surrenders his power and the crisis is handled effectively. Although everyone thought that their city or world would cease to exist, that was not the actuality.
Something more enlightening occurred in that movie--an observation from a small child at the end of the film. Ash and volcanic rocks had been raining down and pummeling Los Angeles and the people within the city throughout the film. The child makes the comment as he notices a group of many people, including both workers and injured. He says, "Look at their faces, they all look the same." The smoky gray ash had obscured the color of each person's skin and features--they all now looked the same.
Within moments of everyone's recognition of the child's profound observation, instead of volcanic ash dropping from the sky, rain began falling, washing away the dirty ash and clearing the skies. You can go on believing that you are alone or you can realize, that although your situation may be different from someone else's, you are 'part of the whole and not separate.' You are not the only one going through difficulty.
The universe is talking to you. It is time to come to this realization and change. Have the simple understanding of a child. You are not alone and are similar to others. You are connected to a higher power and through that spirit, you are connected to everyone else. The adversity you are experiencing is setting you up for something better--the chance to wash away the dirt of your past, to celebrate joyfully the happiness of being alive in the full love of God. Once you do, you will understand that the sky is not falling. The skies will clear and the sun will continue to shine!
Crying - The Rain to Wash Away
the Dirt of the Past
OK...I understand. You are in pain. When we are sad, there is an underlying reason for it. Years ago, I learned the hard way that when we are angry and we hold that emotion inside, we become depressed. Depression is just repressed anger.
I was trained to keep my feelings to myself, leading to a life of guilt, shame and anger. Instead of releasing those emotions, I internalized them. Within a matter of time, I became completely despondent and ill due to those unresolved and unreleased emotions. It was not until I discovered how to release those emotions did I get better.
Many times, people do not talk about their situation and pain for fear of being judged by society. They do not allow themselves to cry. Judgment occurs because current religious doctrine teaches us that God is outside of us and that He is a vengeful being. We believe that in order to be reconnected to the spirit, we must live by certain rules.
However, if God is truly everywhere, His spirit is within us and, therefore, He is not outside of us. Judgment is not appropriate if one is part of the whole of God, as judgment assumes one is either superior or inferior to another. But, if you are "part of the whole and not separate," then you are share in equal parts of the whole. Judgment is invalid. Once you understand this concept, it makes it easier to release those emotions.
You may be feeling angry, frustrated, shameful, and guilty. Most of us have been programmed to believe that crying is a sign of weakness. I have found that holding it in only creates more anguish. Therefore, it is better to let the emotions out.
So, if you feel like crying...go ahead and ball your eyes out! Crying is analogous with a soothing rain after a hot, dusty day. It can clear away smog in the air and it can clear away the emotions you may have from the dirty cobwebs of your past. It is a good thing! Let the rain fall!
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