2020 - THE OUTBREAK THAT CHANGED THE WORLD!

Everything is weird! Have we switched dimension? Perhaps CERN should stop smashing atoms. The energy is dense. People are depressed. Fear is on the rise. The world has gone mad. We are living in strange times. This year is shit! A few of the opinions I have heard from people I have spoken to since the beginning of this outbreak. 

Many have lost their jobs, numerous companies have closed down, heaps of people are in financial trouble, our social lifestyle and daily routines disturbed, our desire to travel overseas restricted, our need for closeness suppressed. Our right to breathe freely outlawed and our every move scrutinised through our phones. Fear has contaminated millions of minds. But should we quit? No way! We are HUMANITY and just like the saying goes: “They tried to bury us, but they didn't know we were seeds”! 

 

LIFE, THE UNIVERSE, GOD, NATURE, whatever you want to call it has tossed a stick in the ants’ nest. But instead of standing together, we’re being divided. Social distancing is one thing, but what is it doing to our lives and our trust in each other? Most governments are failing to handle the current crisis with efficiency and love. The measures put in place to save the elderly and people at risk are medieval and ineffective. Trying to catch the invisible man is not all fun and games but is fear and limitation necessary -- is chaos really the answer? 

“Turning on each other is not a game we want to play!” 

This virus is real and you might, or might not, catch it. However, this is not the first time humanity has experienced such a thing and it won’t be the last. In 1918 we had Spanish flu, in 1997 bird flu, in 2003 SARS, in 2009 swine flu, and in 2012 MERS -- all causing many deaths. But, the 14th century faced way worst with the black death which caused a death toll of over 75 million or half the population of Europe. Did we stop living then? No. COVID deaths are approximately one ten thousandth of one percent (0.00001%) of the global population! More people have died of flu and pneumonia than of COVID this summer! 

The only way to face this outbreak is together and united! Life must be revived, love and hope must be bigger than our fears. This virus is challenging us to be in better shape, better health, have better minds, live better lives. So get in shape now, not tomorrow – do it now! Don’t wait for the new year to make a new resolution. Add supplements to your diet, refrain from eating junk, work out, spend more time outdoors, dose up on fun, so your mind and body become a shield of health. You need to laugh and love more, as they’re the best medicine to heal any infection you might face. The stronger you are, the higher your chances of facing this virus head-on with no problems. 

We need trustworthy people, from scientists to politicians, to take a stand and tip the balance back towards freedom. Locking people in their homes is not the answer. A home should not be a prison or a grave! More humane methods exist to protect us all and maintain our freewill to live life fully. 

Humans are designed for motion. We must engage in a huge number of physical activities throughout the day as this is tremendously important to the survival of our species. We must keep on living life but keep caution in mind. Perhaps this crisis is a good reminder for basic hygiene, to wash our hands frequently, and sneeze in a tissue or in our sleeves. We should always respect other people’s space. However, we shouldn’t live in a disinfected bubble 24/7, as we need bacteria to build up our immune systems. Research says that the immune systems of our ancestors were strengthened by a multitude of microbial interactions. Now, there aren’t enough, the immune system will start to age making it more likely that we’ll have a huge response to a simple allergen, let alone a virus. 

 “Sterilising your home like a hospital could lead children to have a severely hyper sensitised immune system leaving them open to allergies and asthma. Many think that all germs are bad, this is not true. Most will stimulate your immune system and make you actually stronger”. 

Prof Gilbert says. 

The last 6 months have been tough on so many people and far too many have lost hope. The fear of what tomorrow might bring is on many peoples lips, and our governments are changing the rules far too often depriving us of stability. It feels like we’re playing Simon says! Enough damage has been done to the world’s economy and people. The astronomical debt that has been created for future generations to pay is unacceptable. This carnage must stop as the consequences are tragic for too many people. Alcohol consumption has increased during lockdown due to stress, and anxiety and depression have spiked, pushing many countries into a mental health crisis. But what did we expect? Taking away people’s freedom is ripping them away from their life’s purpose and destroys their will to go on. 

“Drugs, alcohol, or any other form of dependency won’t help you, as you wake up the next day your life’s challenges are still there. The result is continuous damage to your body and mind. The disbelief that you cannot overcome your current situation by yourself is just a story you repeatedly tell yourself, you can choose to change your story.” 

We’ve all felt the dense energy all around us. The negative vibrations can be sensed even by less sensitive souls, repressing positivity and hope. For those who are sensitive and feel deeply - it’s unbearable. Nevertheless, we must believe that we have what it takes to help each other towards positivity and brighter days. We must look after ourselves in the best way possible and keep hope on our horizon. Put your oxygen mask on before helping others. You are no good to no one if your heart is broken, or your mind is tuned to pessimism, and you have given up on tomorrow.

Small things can help, wear light perfumes, as scent is processed in the olfactory bulb which has direct connections to the amygdala and hippocampus. These parts of the brain provide emotional reactions and memories. Smile at people who cross your path - facial expressions have an impact on our feelings. Wear clothing or bags with encouraging messages - we’ve all heard of synchronicity. The right person will read it at the perfect time. Your mind is an incredible receiver and will tune into the right vibes if you just decide to open up to the impossible. Speak with people you love as often as possible - keep in touch! Say "I love you" more, we’re so constipated with those words, yet we need to hear them more than ever. Say “I love you” to the people you love every time you see them. Say it and mean it, the words are precious as they magnify the energy of love within. We shouldn’t wait for the first signs of the apocalypse to express our love to our loved ones.

"Time waits for no one."

- Yasutaka Tsutsui -

If you are blessed to have positive people around you, who have faith that this world chaos will pass, cherish them, uplift them, we need more of those souls around us. Pessimism isn’t the way forward, the media are doing a marvellous job with their headlines, feasting on this pandemic like vultures on a carcass, layering fear through speculation. How about focusing on how many have survived? How many caught it but had no symptoms? I guess good news is for Care Bears, it doesn’t fit the harsh and cynical world of grown-ups. ‘News’ is a business, and like most businesses they need to make profit. Stay away from the negative headlines. Instead do some research and make up your own mind, find the middle ground. Think for yourself! 

 - THE METAPHYSICAL SIDE OF THIS PANDEMIC AND 2020 - 

It is said that our incarnation is no accident. Theoretically, we choose our time in the history of humanity to experience life. Let's face it, this incarnation is quite something. Some of us feel they have a specific purpose. It may sound insane, but it’s a strong feeling for many. This incarnation has a vibration opposite to matter, it affects the planet and the human body. Many souls are feeling drained and unmotivated at the moment. Is the SHUMANN resonance to blame? Possibly as it’s thought that the SHUMANN resonance has an effect on the human bioregulation, and it has increased to 7.83Hz. 

Have we really crossed to a new dimension? The spiritual people of our time say we’re moving into a new dimension. A crazy concept to get your head around but our reality is weirder than science fiction! Just listen to quantum physicists or read about the Higgs Boson. You might blast a few neurons! Individuals who are sensitive to the ‘subtle worlds’ are picking up information, feeling very strong emotions, and at times unbearable sensations. Dolores Canon wrote a book called "The 3 Waves of Volunteers and the New Earth" describing what we’re experiencing. We are all harmonising to Earth’s new dimension, the 5th dimension. Are we perhaps coming to the end of a cycle? The end of the material world? The end of capitalism? The transmutation of our governments? I believe so. 

The vibes we are currently experiencing are tuned towards forgiveness and compassion. "I don't just think about me", "I move towards love", "I help others". For those who are not aligned with these vibrations yet, the frequency of the heart, they might have a rough time, their body may not take the constant resistance and misalignment. Everyone needs to work on their fears and traumas. 

Many feel the opening of their chakras. This can raise some deep emotions to the surface such as being overly critical of self or others, isolation, lacking empathy, demanding of others, feeling abandoned, losing a sense of personal boundaries, and sleep issues. If this sounds like you, try to meditate as often as possible in order to regain calm. And for those who prefer to pray -- pray! A prayer has a very high vibration when done with love, you can pray to whatever you believe in: God, your guides, mother nature, or the universe. The important thing is to act and give yourself strength and faith that you’re going to be fine. You should also talk to someone, someone you love and trust. A badly incarnated body is not at its full power to enjoy life. You may also experience fast changes to your emotions, faster manifestation of your thoughts, the feeling that time goes by so much faster than before, and vivid dreams. 

"Everyone on earth is in the process of cleaning up their KARMA, it’s like if we were all washing our dirty laundry at the same time." 

Reconnecting with our inner-child will help our body and mind. It will lighten us up and bring us a state of joy. We need to STOP taking everything so seriously. Many are feeling lonely, especially women, you need to keep strong, your unease is due to the purification of the sacred feminine, women have been martyred for far too long, in religion, in education, and in many cultures and countries. The sacred feminine is regaining its power. 

Our bodies need to purge in order to reconnect with intuition. To be whole we need both intuition and logic, the feminine and masculine principles. Having structure supports our intuition as it is possible to become delusional. We’ve been cut off from our heart intelligence for too long. All we have currently is this rational, logical, egoic mind which is the path of error, but gratefully we’re slowly returning to that path where people are listening to their inner voice. This process is also affecting men as they too are made of feminine energy. 

Today’s children are the key, they know things we have forgotten, they have a lot to teach us, they’re connected to a truth adults no longer perceive. Let them speak, they have messages we need to hear. 

 "DON'T LOSE HOPE. WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN, THE STARS COME OUT."

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HINDSIGHT TRULY IS A WONDERFUL THING - “GUEST POST by Close By Sky”

"About 3 years ago, I decided to change my life and take a new direction. I needed to find my true purpose, to start living from within rather than simply fitting in. However, I didn’t know where to begin, so I decided to learn meditation - it seemed a good starting point. I needed to listen to my crying soul, as for far too long I’ve ignored the pain inside. Life had blessed me with a Buddhist centre just around the corner from my new home. As I went to the classes, I made a connection with someone who was looking for peace of mind and direction, just like me. That someone is now my friend and we do our best to catch up whenever possible. We talk about the nature of life, humanity and our fears - conversations that we should all have once in a while. She kindly agreed to contribute to my blog by writing about finding her true purpose and her experience with work, something we can all relate to."

Love, Life as we go along.

A year and a half ago, I was in a stressful job that I did not enjoy.  I had felt that way for some time but fear of the unknown prevented me from doing anything about it. Now a year and a half later, I am about to start a new career, having spent a year training and working with a group of wonderful and inspiring people. 

I have learnt a few things along the way, and I’d like to share three of the most important lessons I learnt here: 

Fear is okay - I stayed for too long in a situation that was making me unhappy because I was afraid to step out of it. I was unable to imagine myself in another reality. Eventually, I became so afraid that I would regret not making a change, that I took the leap.

In the intervening months, I have been in myriad uncertain and unfamiliar situations and have survived. I’ve met wonderful people and felt the excitement of learning again.   My fear of the unknown has not gone away, but I have accepted that it never will. Instead, I see now that we all have a tremendous capacity to live with uncertainty and – with time- to thrive with change. We are infinitely more resilient and capable that we think we are.

There is no such thing as a ‘meaningful job’ - I, like most people, spend a lot of time working. My work is a facet of my identity. I spent 7 years working for a private sector consultancy. I used to dream of finding a more ‘meaningful job’, where I could help people and make a difference in their lives. Over the past year and half, having worked in different sectors and organisations, I have realised that no job is more worthy than another. You can find meaning in absolutely any job you do.

Meaning does not come from the job. It comes from you. You can inspire people, do good, and make people’s lives better through the way you think and behave, every moment of each day. 

I have met people working in social sector organisations, who are, frankly, not interested in helping people – inside or outside of work. And I know investment bankers who are changing their world and our world with their compassion, love and energy. It is how we are that matters. 

Spend time with people that share your values - You probably do this anyway, as we tend to gravitate towards people we feel a connection with. However, if you are looking to make a change in your life, achieve a goal, or realise a dream, spend time with other people that share your dream. This is not the same as surrounding yourself with people who agree with everything you say. We always need people in our lives that challenge us to think differently. But inertia can be a powerful thing. 

When you are striving for something that requires tenacity and determination – be around more people who tell you all the reasons why you can do it, rather than all the reasons why you can’t. Push through the fear that you will naturally feel. Positive energy is contagious!

"I hope you’ve enjoyed this and many thanks to the glorious Life as we go along for posting – your energy is truly magnificent!" - Close by sky -

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ARE YOU A PEOPLE PLEASER?

Do you put your needs after everyone else’s? Do you wait for people to be happy, so you can feel happy? Do you always say – YES? Do you give more to others than you give to yourself? Are you always organising other people’s lives?

Well, if you answered yes to many of these questions you are simply putting yourself second best. This behaviour is deeply rooted in your past, whether it is abusive parents, harsh critics, an absence of love, neglect, unrealistically high expectations of yourself or feeling at odds with society. 

Being continuously criticised or neglected causes the need for excessive control by trying to please everyone and projecting a sense of perfection. There are many people with this behaviour, and often there is one commonality – the fear of rejection or failure. Your attempt to please the world leaves you feeling like you’ve done something good; by always helping and giving you think people will have to love you in return.

"Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing." - AUGUST WILSON -

This pattern is very destructive as you are neglecting yourself. It can make you passive aggressive and foster resentment and it may also affect your ability to enjoy other people’s company and make you reclusive. In the worst cases, it can cause acute stress and depression as you will feel like everyone takes advantage of you. When your heart is lacking love and has done for a very long time, giving and pleasing is one of the many human coping mechanisms – pleasing becomes a currency to buy a moment of love. By pleasing, you feed on the emotion of other people and it will become addictive. You’ll end up relying on other people to make you feel good, whereas it should come from within. The remedy if you’re a people pleaser is learning how to say NO! The more you give, the more you’ll feel that you have been used, where in truth it was your choice to give, no matter if people asked for something or not. The choice to say NO is always yours.

"You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection" - GAUTAMA BUDDHA -

You are no good to anyone if you don’t look after yourself. Your heart is in the right place, but before you feed the world you must feed yourself. Give to others if you have extra, but don’t deprive yourself from things that your heart desires. Don’t let the guilt of success or personal abundance ruin your enjoyment of life. Start being generous towards yourself, as other people only need your love -- anymore than that is superfluous. You cannot buy love, but if you surround yourself with the right people they will love you unconditionally. Indulge in the things that you enjoy – by fulfilling your deepest desires and making your dreams come true, you won’t have the need to please continuously.

Most people want to surround themselves with strong and confident people; so you must learn how to say NO as otherwise you will be taken advantage of. There are many people who will try to pass you boring tasks and make you responsible for difficult situations, don’t make their life easy at the expense of yours.

“If you don't build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.”- DHIRUBHAI AMBANI -

You are an incredible human being with a bright future, just choose to see it! Release the pain from the past, your lack of love can be filled with a handful of good people and the pursuit of a happy life.

YOUR UPBRINGING & YOUR PAST DON’T DEFINE YOUR FUTURE. 

YOU DO!

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YOUR MIND. Your best friend or your enemy?

Do you feel like you cannot escape your mind? The negative parroting of the same things over and over again, keeping you fearful and limited.  Let me tell you one thing that the parrot isn’t telling you, none of it is true. You just need to learn how to control your mind and keep it positive and rational.

Meditation is one of the ways and another is counselling.  They’re both efficient methods, however you must be dedicated as your mind will fight change, you’ll probably think something like -“You don't need to see anyone, you’re not crazy!”  Or, “You look so stupid in the lotus position, forget about it and watch TV.”

"You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind."  - Joyce Meyer -

Your mind’s biggest fear is change, it will try to convince you it won’t work, or that it’s too risky, or its number one excuse to stop you: what will people think? But it’s just fear, a fiction of your imagination, you just need to tell it that everything is going to be fine, I want to try this and I believe in myself. 

It is important to understand that the mind is primitive.  And, like anything primitive it needs to be tamed and developed in order to live a good life.  Once we gain control of it, it becomes a powerful ally with incredible abilities, just ask life’s high achievers.  Most of our negative thoughts are related to our past actions and mistakes, let’s call them life experiences; the judgement of others and the taking of risks to better our lives.  A weak mind will repeatedly ask itself the same insecure questions and may continually make bad choices.

“We deal with our mind from morning till evening, and it can be our friend or our worst enemy.” - Matthieu Ricard -

The fear of being alone with our thoughts is one of the reasons millions of people become workaholics, to avoid their mind working against them, they try to always stay busy.  It’s a coping mechanism that is very common. We try to forget our worries, our fears and our disappointments, by keeping busy to drown it all out. To a certain extent being active is a good way of diluting the negative thoughts, but it’s only a temporary solution, as eventually something would need to be done. We cannot bury our regrets and doubts forever, they will eventually resurface in your our minds, and the longer we wait, the harder it will be to deal with.

Seek professional help in order to find closure on what ever your personal demons might be.  Help yourself move forward, you are not perfect, just human.  We all face difficulties in our lives; no matter if we are rich or poor, young or old, female or male.

Life will make it difficult at times so we can learn something through the experience, but that’s to enable us to move onto our next chapter – so be patient, find the strength and don’t be too hard on yourself.

“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one”  - Bruce Lee -

Unfortunately many can't see their way out of their mindset and situation.  They reach out for extreme alternatives to escape it all, and it often doesn't end very well. These people have simply lost hope. No situation is hopeless; your will and determination to overcome your doubts and fears will guide you, it is an inside job. Believe that you can turn things around, because no one can do it for you. 

Here’s a little secret, the mind can only hold one thought at the time so when a negative thought enters your mind, start doing something else, distract yourself; watch a comedy, read a book, call a friend, play upbeat music, temporary distractions are the glue between now and the time you gain control of your mind.

“There is no such thing as a hopeless situation. Every single circumstances of your life can change!” - Rhonda Byrne -  

Many people experience the same feelings and fears. Our mind will sometime tell us lies, where as our heart and guts cannot lie or be corrupted. That’s why it hurts so much when we don’t listen to either; neurologists have proven that when it comes to our moods, decisions and behaviour, the brain in our head is not the only one doing the thinking but our guts too (our second brain). 

- We are born with only two fears, the fear of falling and the fear of loud noise. Any other fears were acquired through life experiences. - 

Don’t let your problems and your way of coping with negative thoughts dictate how you live your life.  Don’t bury what is evident to you.  Remove it, or deal with it, as you will be missing out on an amazing life.  If you decide to let go of what you can’t control, you will instantly be a happier person, that includes family, other people’s judgements, what tomorrow will bring, how long you’ll live; basically anything you have no control over – Let it all go.

IF THERE IS A PROBLEM, THERE IS A SOLUTION; IF THERE IS NO SOLUTION, THERE IS NO PROBLEM.

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FACE YOUR FEARS

We, humans project our fears onto each other unconsciously, we forget that our destinies are different and we dismiss that our desires and dreams are poles apart. Yet we seek validation for our everyday choices and we need to feel like we belong. Some of us are ready to give up what truly makes us happy so we can be like everyone else.

"Always do what you are afraid to do." - Ralph Waldo Emerson -

Why do we project fear onto each other? I think it is mainly because we are scared of the unknown; we worry about being judged as we might stand out from the crowd. But, the future cannot be predicted, we make our paths as we walk. Not everything is pre-written as we design our future in our present. We have the power as long as we choose what we want.

We will always be judged for something, no matter who we are. We single out people for being different, and that difference could be anything – it’s a human failing. If someone has more than another person it’s almost certainly because they worked harder, believed and never gave up, whereas the other person thought it was impossible.

They are two types of people in the world; the ones who think for themselves and make decisions in order to lead their life in happiness, and the ones who are on the boat of life, not really knowing where they are heading and happy to just go along with whatever comes next. It's a personal choice.

It is important to take a leap of faith and push for change; we often don’t understand why someone would make a decision that seems so crazy, knowing that we would never take that risk. 

Like a sudden change of direction, which often means starting from scratch, fighting old habits and the financial struggle for a few years. 

We shouldn't project our own fears onto people who are trying to realise their dreams, especially if they know the risks and are willing to take a chance.

"My 'fear' is my substance, and probably the best part of me." - Franz Kaftka - 

It’s alright to be your own person and make choices that suit you; it’s your right to choose a life that confirms your aspirations and dreams. You don’t have to be like everyone else, we are all different. 

Think of it this way: all the wires in your brain are made of different colors; your colors might be blue and green, so you will need to make different choices in order to find happiness.

It is most likely that your friends and family have different colors in mind, so your choices and aspirations will be different. However it doesn't mean you can’t enjoy each other’s company, you will simply make dissimilar choices.

When you are telling someone about your plans to do something completely out of the ordinary, don’t absorb their discouragement, this is only what they would feel if they were in your shoes, but they are not wired like you. 

Understand that some people are not courageous enough to take a leap of faith into the unknown as it is frightening. 

"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. The fearful are caught as often as the bold." - Helen Keller -

Some people think they aren't worthy or might fail, but they could succeed if they believed. This doesn't make them any better or worse than you, they just choose to stay within their comfort zone which is safe and easy, perfectly understandable. However, some of us want more out of life so we walk through doors not certain where they will lead and we are willing to believe in the impossible. It isn't always easy given the lack of support in some cases but never give up, keep walking, alone if must be.

Life created diversity, so let’s recognise it! Let’s set each other free to be whom we want to be. Society doesn’t dictate who we are, we don’t have to fit any mould but our own, and as life goes on, every day is a new chance to be happy. So find your colors and don’t fear to be you.

Fear is the only barrier to success and happiness; you must be willing to face it in order to find what you seek.

LOVE WHO YOU ARE AND BELIEVE YOU CAN.

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PANIC ATTACKS/ ANXIETY

Your heart is racing, your throat is tight and there’s a ball of lead in your chest. It’s one of the most uncomfortable feelings to experience and can seriously get in the way of your everyday life, but I have no doubt that it can be tamed and eventually disappear.

I'm not a doctor or a psychologist, just a person that has recently developed this weird feeling of panic and discomfort when threatened or faced with an alien situation. It's just my defense system going on full power and triggering a red alert, when most of the time it’s not needed.

All my life I heard people say, “I get panic attacks” or “I suffer from anxiety”, but I could never really relate to these people as I had never experienced it. 

"Fear cannot be banished, but it can be calm and without panic; it can be mitigated by reason and evaluation." - Vannevar Bush -

I'm a fairly confident person and I wear my heart on my sleeve, but for the last couple of years I have been faced with a series of non-positive situations and met some seriously unkind people. I was on the wrong frequency of life and attracted very unlikable things. I truly believe that all these experiences which have happened one after another have lowered my confidence and as a result my mind created a mechanism to protect itself, preventing them from happening again.

It’s a little bit like an allergic reaction when you eat or touch something and your body reacts fairly quickly so you have to take anti-histamine. The remedy to anxiety or panic attacks is love, reassurance and self-confidence. Your friends and family may help here by reminding you that nothing bad is going to happen but the main part needs to come from within you.

Life will throw you in the strangest, most uncomfortable and very challenging situations, and the more you want out of life, the harder it will be, however the rewards are absolutely magical if you hang on and keep going. Amazing things do come to those who wait, as long as they have the right attitude. 

My panic attacks are getting better at a steady pace and I believe that I can overcome this strange reactions to evocative or odd situations, I'm not the type of person to settle for what I have, so being faced with unknown situations or people cannot get in my way and it shouldn't for you too. You must find the cause of your anxiety and what triggers the panic attacks, for me it’s usually people or situations that have hurt me in the past, or something that reminds me of them like places with bad memories.

"Anxiety is love's greatest killer. It makes others feel as you might when a drowning man holds on to you. You want to save him, but you know he will strangle you with his panic." - Anais Nin -

So when the feeling is coming I tune my mind to happy things and remind myself of the beautiful and loving people in my life. At first it's hard but the more you train yourself to feel love and happiness, the stronger you will get; and one day ultimately you will be amazed that you no longer let your insecurities rule your life.

LIVE IN LOVE AND LEAVE THE FEAR.

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