Chaos, mayhem, upheaval. These are words that accurately describe what we are seeing and experiencing in many places in our world these days. Crises abound in the form of weather related events as well as political unrest. The phrase "going to hell in a hand basket" comes to mind. Yes, this is one reality. And yet, there is another reality. We have the power to choose how we integrate current frenetic events. If we live in fear our reality becomes uncertain, and we align with the chaos and sense of being out of control that is around us. If we believe in love, and we begin to turn that love inward toward ourselves, our reality can be something else. We are able to choose what energy we want to live in and to express in the world. We all have a place of calm and quiet within us. Fear prevents us from connecting with this peaceful center. Love allows us to disengage from the crises of the world, and then we have an opportunity to connect with our core essence. This core connection can happen in so many different ways. Since each of us is unique, it is important that we find what avenues will lead us to this connection. There is so much beauty and richness in the world. Love allows us to make the connection to this reality.
" 'The world is so loud and makes so many demands. Sitting next to you doing absolutely nothing means absolutely everything to me,' said the boy to the tree."
--Sketches in Stillness.com
