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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EARTH - MOTHER GODDESS, OUR HAVEN.

‘We can do better’

I once heard someone say in a podcast that humans were like mould on a sandwich, spoiling the Earth without concern for the consequences. Another metaphor I read in an article compared human beings to a virus infecting the planet. Someone suggested to me that humanity is so damaging to itself and the planet, that we need to press the reset button. Let’s just say he wasn’t an optimist! This outlook on humanity lacks faith in our ability to change and get better. It’s quite concerning to think that so many people have either lost faith or just accepted how it is. They won’t change or act to heal our planet.

Earth is our only home in the universe. The only planet in our solar system with the unique conditions that allow life to thrive. Yet too many souls are comfortable with the idea that the health of their planet doesn’t concern them. “Who cares about saving the planet” was a scary statement I heard from a young guy wearing his trousers low, like he’d wet his nappy. Perhaps he believed there’s another planet we can move to once we have effed this one up? ‘Sure, maybe we can move to Venus…’

“The universe is about 14 billion years old, Earth is about 4.5 billion years old, and humans about 200,000 years old. We’ve been here such a small amount of time, and yet we’ve wrecked a good chunk of what nature has created. Are we such barbarians? Or, baboons in suits with smart phones? Having said that - there is hope!”

‘Our solar system and a little further’

The other planets in our solar system are hazardous to humans. There is no backup planet. Let’s take a look at them to be sure. First up we have Mercury, 427°c during the daytime, and -180°c at night. The atmosphere is so thin that without a space suit you won’t survive for two minutes! Then we have Venus, named after the goddess of love, but she won’t be loving you my friend, at 462°c, she’s hot enough to melt lead. Made mainly from carbon dioxide and sulfuric acid, with acid rain, it’s so hot the rain evaporates before hitting the ground! Sounds like Lucifer’s tavern - you will die instantly!

Now Mars, its gravity is so weak it can’t hold on to oxygen, it’s mostly carbon dioxide. It has an average temperature of -81°c. Matt Damon may have survived by growing potatoes with his poo but that was Hollywood make-believe! How about Jupiter? The Big Mama of our solar system. A gas giant with no firm surface to touch down on and a persistent high-pressure region producing an anticyclonic storm. If you enjoy feeling the ground beneath your feet and the wind out of your hair, you won’t vibe with Jupiter.

Next Saturn! A sphere made almost entirely from hydrogen & helium. Saturn doesn’t want you there. It’s so inhospitable, the gas surrounding it is poisonous to humans. It’s also -178°c, a little nippy, don’t you think? Here’s cheeky Uranus, the oddball of ice and gas which rotates on its side. It hasn’t got a surface. If you tried to land on Uranus you would just sink through the upper atmosphere of hydrogen and helium, and then into the liquid icy centre. And finally, we have Neptune with an atmosphere of hydrogen, helium, and methane. It also has storm systems that circulate around the planet with wind speeds of 1000 km/h and clouds of frozen methane. Sounds like Elsa’s old home before moving to Earth. Please no one piss her off again!

The nearest planet which may have earth-like potential is just 12 light years away. Astronomers have discovered a rocky planet in the habitable zone of Proxima Centauri. The only problem is it would take 137,000 years to get there. I’m sure Virgin Galactic will run out of peanuts and loo rolls within the first few days!

‘We are the problem 

but also the solution’

We live in a world where money is almost everyone’s primary ambition. As without it life can be difficult, and limited. But, at what cost do we indulge the mentality of ‘profit first’? The costs have become blindingly obvious for people who can think for themselves. It’s unacceptable to poison and destroy our planet and damage people’s health in the process. We must do our utmost, with intelligence and compassion, to live in a way that’s friendly to the environment. It’s not too late, change has already begun, and we must persist and educate those who are oblivious. Yes, millions still throw their rubbish, cigarette ends, and chewing gum on the ground, in parks, forests, and oceans. We still kill animals for sport, overconsume meat and overfish our oceans. Dangerous substances are still added to our food and drinks despite the demand for healthier alternatives at a fair price. We are over farming resulting in land degradation. Deforestation has brought the loss of habitat for millions of species. Human slavery is still practiced to satisfy the demand of consumerism. And, city air pollution is on the rise worldwide.

‘Change can only come from us’

The way we treat our planet is the way we treat ourselves. Humans are famous for their self-destructive behaviour. Just take a look around hospital exits, you’ll see people fresh from surgery puffing away on a cigarette. Look at our diets, most of us know what junk food and excessive eating does to our bodies, yet we still indulge. We understand the damage that alcohol does to us, yet we still drink too much, just like an addict seeking their next fix. Our wellbeing is secondary. Enjoyment and escapism come first. We snub self-education and self-discipline because we don’t have the time or we don’t want to. Maybe out of laziness or impoverishment. Who knows! Our planet is a reflection of who we are and the consequences of our thoughts and actions.

The equation for capitalism doesn’t include social or environmental ethics. This is what we must make good. You have a heart, listen to it. You have common sense, use it. You have wisdom, share it. We need new ideas to improve the way we live. We need to keep loving life, our own and the life we see around us. We need to love our planet and embrace a new system that gives love value. Take care of our planet. Do it for you. Do it for our children and for future generations. It’s everyone’s right to live and flourish in this beautiful world. Let’s join our efforts and take care of mother nature like she has taken care of us. Her fauna, flora, and her magnificence is everywhere: in the structure of DNA, in our own complex biology, in the sound of people’s laughter, and in the diverse environments covering our planet's surface.

“Life can be tough at times, and the well-being of the planet isn’t on everyone’s priority list, but every day is a chance to do something good which will help us live a more sustainable way of life and restore balance to our planet. Everyone can do something, even if it’s just putting your rubbish in the bin”. (that’s in the bin, not next to it!)

WE MUST TAKE CARE 
OF OUR PLANET! ❤️

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‘FAMILY’ - RETHOUGHT

We are all the products of our environment. Our early conditioning at home has a huge impact on who we become, and the people we grow up with will impact our lives in a way that no one else can. We will absorb their way of dealing with stress, their daily routines, their political views, their spiritual belief, and their social behaviours. That said, many choose to recondition their mind at a later stage in life, especially if their upbringing doesn't align with their true-self. They will either rebel, or learn a new way of life, but the old conditioning cannot be completely cut from their mind, it will remain in some way!

“I was angry and frustrated until I started my own family and my first child was born. Until then I didn’t really appreciate life the way I should have, but fortunately I woke up.” 
- Johnny Depp -

EXPECTATIONS:

There are heavy expectations when it comes to family, often movies and commercials portray family as loving and respecting one another, supporting each other’s dreams and ambitions, a picture of perfect harmony despite the differences in personalities and ambitions! 

Happy families do exist, but perfect families are simply a MYTH! Every single family on the planet has problems, ranging from mild disagreements to abusive behaviour, and sadly even barbarity! I believe we need to redefine the word ‘FAMILY’ to improve our lives, and the lives of families that come after ours. 

We must all understand that parents are just people with their own problems. Gratefully, some are more enlightened than others, but they all still have issues and fears. They are not gods, or wizards with magic wands, they don’t have answers to all our problems, especially if they grew up with limitations and fears themselves! They too come from another unit with their unique story! We must accept that sharing DNA with another person does not make us exactly the same or confer ownership of them. The true duties of family members towards each another are love and support, if they can manage it! Many cannot as they have not received it themselves and this is where many problems start. Think about it for a minute, if you’ve never been loved, guided or encouraged, how could you then pass that onto others? You cannot love if you don’t have love for yourself first!

CONSEQUENCES: 
Many people by the age of 40 will give up on their physical, emotional and mental health, barely thinking of their spiritual needs. They’ll fall onto a limited path, following the limitations of their negative mindset and experiences, without ever finding a way out. 

“A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another.”

- Buddha -

BALANCE:

The main reasons why people cannot get better are the absence of self-belief for self-healing, and the lack of enriching experiences for personal growth. The cycle of broken people repeats itself, recycling negative childhoods for the next generation. The statistics show problems with children who have grown up with fear; poor self-esteem; inability to self-heal; poor education; absence of love; and physical or mental abuse. They all sadly struggle to cope with life as they grow older as they have no foundations to fall upon when faced with the harsh moments of life. Strong foundations are vital to become a balanced individual, so we should hope this truth becomes a reality for future generations to come.

TEACHING: 

Love, kindness, compassion and perseverance must be taught from childhood. We’ve all been taught to treat a cut on our finger with antiseptic and a plaster to help it heal. But, the internal scars and bruises as we grow up have never been spoken of, never healed, never dealt with. Once the child becomes an adult, if the healing of these hurts have not been dealt with, he or she becomes a monumental emotional mess, often angry, negative, misunderstood or anti-social, and unable to reach enlightenment which is the ultimate development of one's inner potential as a human being.

“Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home.” 
- Anthony Liccione -

ESCAPISM:

Unfortunately, we live in a society where no one has time to listen, to feel, or to understand. Instead we seek advice from our friends Jack Daniels or Bud Weiser, and they usually sooth us with some temporary escapism. Others prefer to lose themselves to chemical oblivion, but the return to reality is much harsher, and often dangerous or addictive! They are all soothing  temporarily but they don’t really heal anything. They just keep you numb stealing the sensation of being alive! When you wake up, the problem, the pain or whatever you are attempting to escape from is still there. 

WE ALL HAVE FAMILY PROBLEMS: 

Every single one of us has family issues, from the small and insignificant to genuinely painful situations. But now more than ever it is time to heal our bodies, spirits and minds, we all have what it takes to decide that we’re no longer victims of our experiences and to aim for a brighter life.

We must stop making broken people. The next generations must be raised with love, balance, knowledge and education, but also with a deep understanding of themselves through learning about their own emotions. Teaching mindfulness will help the next generation benefit from controlling their thoughts.

Family feuds have damaged minds and broke many hearts! We are all born into families, but before we call it family, we must learn how to respect each others life choices, beliefs and to make allowances for each other’s faults. I’m not saying that will be easy(!), but we must believe it is possible to take the first step! For many there is a reasonable chance to make amends with your family and find love.

However, some families are beyond repair as no love is present. Protecting our happiness from those who haven’t learnt from their life journey is essential as we are all here to experience our own lives in the most blissful way.

“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” 
- Henry Ward Beecher -

LET’S CREATE FAMILIES WITH BEAUTIFUL VALUES AND LOVE, 
FOR A BETTER FUTURE AND WORLD.

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HAVE COURAGE & BE KIND

We were born onto this earth, most of us to families; some loving and kind, others broken and unhappy.  We were sent to school to learn to read and count but really they were exam factories, leaving us unprepared for the real difficulties that life has in store for us.  We were taught that we need to work hard for our money and that without it we are nothing, so our existence depends on a man-made tool with immense power to control us. We were given a name, a religion and a nationality that are supposed to define us - an identity that divides us with borders and limitations, we must follow these rules or face the consequences, accept without question the knowledge and wisdom of the past generations.  

But in all this, no one tells us how to heal our internal wounds, or how to face our fears. They don’t tell us how to stay strong when hard times come, how to accept the cards life dealt us at birth, how to fight negativity and turn our mind into our best ally. Material things can’t heal you, money doesn’t love, and work isn’t family. We are all human and our true identity is LOVE.

To those of you fighting a personal battle of any kind, keep strong and be brave:

To the unwell; your body and mind want to give up, and you are no longer able to take the stress and the torment. You are wrapped in your worst nightmare, but you’re not ready to let go of this precious gift called life. You must fight, you should know that you have what it takes to heal and keep going because your mind is incredibly powerful. Be the hero of your story, mark history with your strength and courage. 

“Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.” 

- Hippocrates -

To the brave fighting depression; know that your mind is telling you lies about your situation. It tells you that you’re not worthy, that you don’t have what it takes, or that it’s too hard, so what’s the point in keeping going? Your passion and your will to live are fading quickly and you want to run away as far as possible hoping it will go away, but deep down you know that isn’t the answer. You’re not sure how long this will last but you’ll find the strength to survive, nothing is forever not even depression. Have faith in yourself, keep your light shining, your life is so worth living, no matter who you are - day by day, step by step, you will get through this.

“Depression is the inability to construct a future.”  - Rollo May -

To all the wonderful women; being a mother, a wife, a friend, a business woman, a sex goddess, a smart cookie and so much more. Trying to keep yourself sane, crying in secret to unload the burden weighing on your heart, doing your best to wear all of your hats at once. Try not to forget yourself, summon your internal warrior goddess, be strong, kind, loving and shine with confidence. Your happiness is important despite the priorities of people depending on you. You can do it all, just one thing at a time. You are built with all the necessary light and love, go deep within and find it!

“A beautiful woman delights the eye; a wise woman, the understanding; a pure one, the soul.” - Minna Antrim -

To all the reborn - starting over; it could be a new career, a new country, a new beginning, or just getting out of your comfort zone. Chasing your dreams can be painful - it’s painful to look around and see the success of others, and it’s painful to keep faith when you don’t seem to be making any progress. You know better than anyone that nothing grows unless you’re uncomfortable, everything will stay the same, and the days will pass by. But, change is a constant, so make the change on your terms, and when life knocks you over - keep hope, keep fighting, for every fall always remember to stand back up.

“There is only one day left, always starting over: it is given to us at dawn and taken away from us at dusk.” - Jean-Paul Sartre - 

To the broken hearted; the ache, the hollowness and the realisation that it has actually happened. The pain comes and goes, pinching your heart, but you keep on going. You wake up every day and deal with the inner torment, slowly leaving bits of it behind as you move on. We‘re all responsible for our actions in life no matter if we meant it or not, we have a degree of responsibility, but we must have faith and let time work it’s magic, your heart will heal soon. As one door closes another one always opens.

“Yet it is only love which sets us free.” - Maya Angelou -

To the eccentric or the odd one; you may be different from others, from ‘regular people’ and they may make you feel awkward. You want to be like everyone but your uniqueness is stronger, people you know and even those that you don’t can see you are true to yourself but you still feel like an alien. Extravert or introvert, love yourself, you are born an original why die a copy? It is your right to shine, you are made of stardust after all, and stars shine bright in the heavens for billions of years, so shine bright and teach people how to be true to themselves.

“I gave up my struggle with perfection a long time ago. That is a concept I don't find very interesting anymore. Everyone just wants to look good in the photographs. I think that is where some of the pressure comes from. Be happy. Be yourself, the day is about a lot more.” - Anne Hathaway -

To you super(men); our modern society is harsh and the demands on you are higher, earn money, be a protector, be successful, keep cool, be understanding, and be ready to save the day. The expectations are never ending. How can you be Prince Charming and Superman at the same time. So, take care of yourself, keep your mind sane and do the best you can, you are not perfect despite the weight of expectation from your surroundings. You also have dreams and being tough all the time will come at a price. You don’t have to be a superhero, just a good human being who will help lift our world, be there for yourself, your families but most importantly be a true gentlemen.

My theory is that men are no more liberated than women. 

- Indira Gandhi -

To all of us, the fighters, the strugglers, the champions, the eccentrics, the superheroes - keep on going! It is our purpose, pain is part of life and as much as we all wish we didn’t experience it, we wouldn’t be able to grow without it. I believe to reach enlightenment a great amount of pain and discomfort must be experienced, we must learn from life’s lessons and accept our difficult pasts - everyone has a unique story to tell. We need to master how to rise above negativity and not let pain make us bitter and unkind. It is our purpose to leave something behind worth passing onto the next generation. I don’t believe that pain will ever be easy to endure but we can change how we perceive it and learn how to help one another, we are not our feelings, we just experience them. Choose to rise above the pain and reach a higher frequency of love and happiness.

YOUR LIFE IS SO PRECIOUS, JUST KEEP ON LIVING IT!

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THE MOST WONDERFUL MESSAGE TO HUMANITY: 1940 - Charlie Chaplin - The Great Dictator's Speech

I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone - if possible - Jew, Gentile - black man - white. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness - not by each other’s misery. We don’t want to hate and despise one another. In this world there is room for everyone. And the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone. The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way.

Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost....

The aeroplane and the radio have brought us closer together. The very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men - cries out for universal brotherhood - for the unity of us all. Even now my voice is reaching millions throughout the world - millions of despairing men, women, and little children - victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison innocent people.

To those who can hear me, I say - do not despair. The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed - the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish. .....

Soldiers! don’t give yourselves to brutes - men who despise you - enslave you - who regiment your lives - tell you what to do - what to think and what to feel! Who drill you - diet you - treat you like cattle, use you as cannon fodder. Don’t give yourselves to these unnatural men - machine men with machine minds and machine hearts! You are not machines! You are not cattle! You are men! You have the love of humanity in your hearts! You don’t hate! Only the unloved hate - the unloved and the unnatural! Soldiers! Don’t fight for slavery! Fight for liberty!

In the 17th Chapter of St Luke it is written: “the Kingdom of God is within man” - not one man nor a group of men, but in all men! In you! You, the people have the power - the power to create machines. The power to create happiness! You, the people, have the power to make this life free and beautiful, to make this life a wonderful adventure.

Then - in the name of democracy - let us use that power - let us all unite. Let us fight for a new world - a decent world that will give men a chance to work - that will give youth a future and old age a security. By the promise of these things, brutes have risen to power. But they lie! They do not fulfil that promise. They never will!

Dictators free themselves but they enslave the people! Now let us fight to fulfil that promise! Let us fight to free the world - to do away with national barriers - to do away with greed, with hate and intolerance. Let us fight for a world of reason, a world where science and progress will lead to all men’s happiness. Soldiers! in the name of democracy, let us all unite!

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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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WHAT ON EARTH ARE WE HERE FOR?

The question on everyone’s mind is - where do we come from and why are we here?  We are born and raised by people we relate to as family.  They pass on their knowledge, experience, fears, love, limitations and motivations. We inherit a nationality and we learn a language; we’re indoctrinated with values and beliefs and introduced to traditions. In theory, all of this is supposed to define us, but it’s an identity we’ll eventually question as we make our way through life. 

One extraordinary realisation is that we are living on a planet in a small solar system, that is part of a continually expanding universe. The universe is 14 billion years old and is so large that some of the stars in the sky may have died already with their light only just reaching us.  The most distant object we have detected so far is an early galaxy over 13 billion light years away. And, to understand something this large we need to study the quantum-scale building blocks of life that are so very small like photons, electrons and quarks.  It’s astonishing that we live on the only planet we have found that’s created life through a perfect relationship with our most vital star – the sun.

200,000 years of humanity and we still don’t know where we come from or why we’re here.  I believe we are not supposed to know.  We’re told by ancient books and manuscripts about an omniscient, omnipresent force with infinite power that has created us, but there is no proof or even sign of this divine existence.  Perhaps the silence is intentional to give us freewill, the freedom to believe whatever we choose. Out of nothing we have created myriad ways of living and our society has evolved throughout recorded history, from primitive to post-modern in 200,000 years by simply following our instincts, using our intelligence and building on our humanity.  We are currently seven billion strong (excluding our friends from the animal kingdom) and we have done extremely well at exploring the greatest ways to live well; however we still have work to do before we have a world that is truly united.

Still today, we let the colour of our skin, faith, tradition, class, gender, lifestyle choices, physical appearance and nationalities divide us.  Despite our progress and the effort of many good people to bring peace and fairness these inequalities remain.  We need to collectively meditate on the fact that what defines us isn't physical but spiritual -  our inner being. 

Our planet holds such diversity and possibility.  We have an infinite wealth of knowledge about our past and present and yet we still repeat the mistakes of history time and time again.  We forget the lessons from our past and eagerly continue the vicious chain of wars, violence and fear, which always leads to limitation and sorrow.  

Some governments thirst for power and money, ruled by corruption to sustain wars and conflict to keep the world divided and business profitable.  We disrespect our soil and oceans by using them as dumping grounds for destructive waste, killing wildlife and poisoning the world that sustains us. Our media spreads fear and highlights negativity instead of reminding us about human kindness and the profound beauty of our world.  And, contrary to news reports there is much more love than fear in our world.

To escape from our responsibilities and harsh realities, we have created entertainment. If we’re still struggling to escape from bad decisions, soul searching or depression then alcohol and recreational drugs become our friends to ease the pain and numb our minds of fear.  Work without passion has become the norm in exchange for financial freedom. Materialism and consumerism have become primary, leaving little room for simplicity, love and authenticity.

'We are still quite primitive despite our best efforts to make our lives better.  We’ve focused on improving our physical environment by investing in technology and civic institutions, but all of this is just one part of being human.'

We must now, more than ever focus on developing what’s inside all of us and seek to understand our gifted minds and the message in our hearts to unlock our human potential.  Many people are flourishing and have achieved incredible things in life, so what separate us from these people?  One important thing they appreciate is their internal resources - they understand their own mind and the extent of their abilities. They see every opportunity that life has to offer.  You limit yourself by believing that only a tiny percentage of people are destined to live well.

It is clear that the universe is under no obligation to answer any of our questions about our existence and how to live our lives.  But, since we are here and have free will, why not find a way to live in peace.  Why not accept that we’re all different, that we believe in different things, and that we have different ambitions.  We have written our story for 200 000 years now and we won't stop unless the universe decides to end us like the dinosaurs. Let's learn from the mistakes of our ancestors and create a world where everyone is welcome and loved. Unity should be our ultimate goal!

LIVE IN THE PRESENT MOMENT, WHERE YOU HAVE FULL CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE - THAT’S WHAT I BELIEVE OUR PURPOSE IS.

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OUR TRAUMATIC CHILDHOODS

So many of our fears and limitations were passed onto us by our parents and the life path they set us on. We all have those moments from our past that are very vivid, moments where our first fears were born and marked us forever. Unfortunately, these fears are still influencing our lives today and limiting us from achieving our full potential.

“Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different.” 
- Oprah Winfrey - 

It doesn't matter what type of life you were born with, or how you were brought up. The key is to keep only the positive from your upbringing such as love, a keen sense of self-worth and anything else that makes your life better and happier. Remove any limitations and negativities from your mind, you can rewrite your approach to life - It is what I did!

I have encountered so many people who were filled with fear and limitations from their childhood. They were unable to assess their situation and treat the source of their anxiety; they hadn’t realised their fear is derived from a past event or conflict. When a parent leaves home it is common to develop a fear of abandonment and guilt; if you were continuously told that you were not good enough you could have easily developed low-self-esteem; or if you were bullied at school for being different, you can easily develop a fear of rejection. Where you lack love from your parents it can be difficult to love and respect yourself. I had so many fears from my childhood and my parents, but I knew that one day I would overcome them all and succeed.

“The conflict between the will to deny horrible events and 
the will to proclaim them aloud is the central dialectic 
of psychological trauma.” 
- Judith Lewis Herman, Trauma and Recovery -

Whatever your upbringing, nurture your inner-child and accept the traumatic experiences from your childhood. If there were many negative experiences, try to cast your mind back and assure your younger-self that you are capable of so much. If you lacked care and love, go back and give yourself the love, it is so important for your survival. If you were told that you were not good enough to succeed, go back and tell yourself anything is possible, you are as worthy of success as anyone else. Go back to your traumatic experiences and heal your wounds, once you've healed your inner child you will unleash an incredible power within you. You'll have the confidence and love you need to move forward. You'll understand your fears and where they came from so you can stand up to them or let them go.

I come from a limited family; both of my parents were immigrants from North Africa who were born into farming families and unfortunately both illiterate. Their childhoods were characterised by poverty and religion.

My siblings and I were raised in France on social benefits and sadly my father left home in my early teens. Being poor and uneducated is a big handicap to enjoyment of life, but if your home becomes an unhappy place then your childhood can really become traumatic. Thankfully, I had amazing friends that I spend most of my time with, they and their families showed me the value of respect and love.

“If your body is screaming in pain, whether the pain is muscular contractions, anxiety, depression, asthma or arthritis, a first step in releasing the pain may be making the connection between your body pain and the cause. “Beliefs are physical. A thought held long enough and repeated enough becomes a belief. The belief then becomes biology.” - Marilyn Van Derbur -

My parents did have an opportunity to learn how to read and write, so they could have chosen a better life for themselves and their children. However, they decided otherwise, so I ended up assiting them a lot as I was the oldest. I didn’t know that by helping them with their inability to read and write, I would keep them limited and in the process limit myself.

I have been rebelling against my fears and limitations for a long time now, and I have come a long way. The life I have built for myself is amazing, I’m endlessly growing and I have let go of so much negativity with the remaining still a work in progress. Most of the limited thinking imposed on me when I was a child has gone and I have no doubt the rest will go in time.

Years of mental confinement, the absence of love and emotional support can be damaging to your self-esteem. It is important to bounce back and kiss goodbye to your negative past and open your mind to the possibilities of a blissful future. I used to wish for a different upbringing but not anymore because without this limited start I wouldn’t have become the person I am today - a free thinker with irrepressible ambition to succeed.

SOOTH YOUR WOUNDS AND UNLOCK YOUR FUTURE!

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