Fear isn’t usually my thing. I usually default to anger when my frequency drops. Anger is activating, but fear is paralyzing. This Lion’s Gate (8/8) seems to have opened a cesspool of ancestral survival fear. I have never before felt the levels of fear and anxiety that have been present this week. Proof that it isn’t personal.

Just like all things, the old must go to make way for the new. We are rapidly heading to a world without fear, so fear must leave. Many of us get to feel it go. Not much fun, and it’s departure is like drinking from a fire hose. It’s a sign that we are moving quickly, but it sure is a lot to transmute. I feel you. It really will be okay.

Adding to the stress is the loss of linear time. Always living in the present is great when the present is joyful, but even though it has only been a few days, this fearful present has felt like forever. Good reminder to journal, or at least keep track of dates. This, too, shall pass. Maybe like a kidney stone, but it will pass.

Let’s talk about coping mechanisms. These have been helpful for me:

Ask for help – your unseen team is very present and happy to help.
Phone a friend – Any conversation with another human takes me out of my own world. Text and email aren’t as helpful as voice contact.
Checking out – Not with drugs or alcohol, but using movies, audio books, or TV to find a new story, if only for a couple hours. Comedy is best.
Time with nature – Walking outside, time in your garden, or even just looking at the natural world is very calming. I sit with nature a couple times a day.
Mix up routine – Throw off your routine by singing a song, dancing around the kitchen, or drawing a picture. Spontaneous acts of joy always move energy.

Do whatever you can to shake off the funk, and choose to keep your vibe high. It may only last a few minutes at a time, but your effort is noted. Try to let this fear-wave pass over you, without making it personal. This isn’t yours. Clearing collective fear is a huge step forward, even if it’s uncomfortable right now.

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