For your consideration…….
My first reaction to today’s message was defensive. The message is that our focus is all wrong. Most of our focus is going to the issues that divide us rather than the things that bind us together.
But if I take a step back and am honest, I see it all of the time. In fact, I do not have a TV at my cottage, Stillwater. And I rarely listen to the news because it would be impossible to write about HOPE on a daily basis if I did.
I personally learned the hard way….twice….you can not talk politics …even to friends because we are not the UNITED States anymore. We are no longer focused on the joy of freedom to debate and discuss and walk away refreshed seeing new viewpoints. Instead the focus is on the division and friendships suffer.
And it is not just about politics. It is the division of the world due to religious beliefs even though almost all religions hold sanctity of life and brotherhood at their core.
We have to remember that the news and entertainment industry make a financial killing on delivering doom and gloom. But we do not have to accept it. We can take back control of our life and set standards on what is acceptable information. We can form our own opinions and values. We do not have to have someone on the TV do it for us.
So are we all being asked to turn off the TV? No. Whatever works for you is perfect. We are simply being asked to focus on what brings us together as one humanity in one world. If we take a step back and take a fresh look, we remember that we instinctively know that. That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take……
-Meditate/Pray notice YOUR clarity. Trust it.
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
-Write down a word or two each time you hear someone delivering “doom and gloom”. Mentally reject it and replace it with your truth.
What made me smile yesterday…….
-A great lazy morning.
-A great afternoon at Shannon and Will’s with friends and family and great food.
-No work, no stress, no rush.
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Chris
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