No one is peaceful all the time. Being human is such a balancing act between the ego desires and the higher realms. I’m not at all opposed to the ego, it just tends to take control when we aren’t looking and usually makes a mess of things. Still, the highest service we can offer to both ourselves and the human collective is to be intentional, especially with love and peace. Sometimes we just need a little help out of a hole.

I would love to say we only have a few more months of world stage insanity, but it is just heating up. The best we can do is find new coping skills to help us stay focused for the next few years. Remember, the opposite of intentional living is checking out (drugs, alcohol, etc.) Try to stay present with your experience as much as possible, even if it means feeling some pretty uncomfortable stuff. This, too, shall pass… and some of the discomfort may be more collective than personal.

So what do we do when we fall into the dark? Again, I would love to tell you, but only you know what works for you. We are all so very different. I can share what works for me in the hope it will offer some guidance. What has helped me the most recently is mantra, music, and movement.

Movement – For me, yoga and stretching are quite helpful. Even consciously moving my breath has helped me shift gears. Ever try the breath of fire? What kind of movement do you prefer? Moving your blood and your breath can be a quick way to refocus.

Music – My go to at the moment is a song called Gajumaru by Yaima. I have several favorites, but this one changes my whole outlook. What are some of your favorite songs? Do you ever use music as medication?

Mantra – While I love traditional mantras, a personal message popped into my head last week, and it calms me right down. “It’s not my fault, and it’s not mine to fix.” Whenever I feel anxious I just repeat that personal mantra a few times and I calm right down. I actually feel my body relax. A friend gave me another one I love… “We are portals, not projects.” That one makes me smile! What is your personal mantra? What words bring you back to you?

Your personal techniques to return to inner peace may be totally different, but it will be important to have some kind of coping skills in your back pocket. Maybe you have skills but forget to use them… consider making yourself a list. If you have something that works for you, please share it in the comments so we can all benefit. We were built for this!

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