Turbulent Times – I Will Survive!

 

Turbulence is an understatement when describing our present time. Every news program depicts doom and gloom – that the world is coming apart at the seams. Most people are terribly afraid. Could they be bankrupt or at the very least lose their investment money, job or house with the economic catastrophe that the news media says is facing our country? And if you buy into that, it may very well happen that way for you. Remember, whatever you focus on is what shows up in your life. This means you must stay focused on the good in your life and what you want or you’ll create exactly the opposite – the doom and gloom.

 

Here are some facts. First and foremost is the fact that there is abundance everywhere in the universe. No matter what is going on in our environment, the universe has more than enough for everyone. Granted, much has been misused in the environment that man has created, but God’s universe is abundant. It will never run out!

 

Secondly, when we focus on enough and the good in our life already, we will create more of the same. We do have many good things – look around you and you’ll be surprised just how abundant you are even at this very moment – spouse/life partner, children, parents, friends, job, talents, house, car, clothes, food, life! One guaranteed fact of life is that if you establish an attitude of gratitude for every good thing in your life – small or large - it will expand into more! Gratitude is an expression of love and begets more loving situations and experiences – guaranteed. So no matter what is going on around you, focus on what you already have and are, and be grateful for everything. Then watch what happens in your life.

 

Thirdly, God and the universe want us to have the desires of our heart. Once we place an intention for that desire, God and the universe begin working to bring it to us. The only thing that can stop it is you! Maybe that’s a hard pill to swallow, but if you are afraid right now and staying in a place of worry, not enough and what ifs, you will stop your desires from reaching you. This is a hard thing for most individuals to comprehend because our nature is to handle things – make them happen, fix them. Now it doesn’t mean we simply relax in a hammock all day waiting for things to come to us, but it means to surrender the worry and the details of how to God and the universe as we continue our daily life.

 

So what can you do right now to shift your own thoughts and feelings as well as the thoughts and feelings of people around you? First, stop thinking doom and gloom! Wear a smile irregardless of the volatile stock market, bank closings, business failures and corrupt politicians and agencies; don’t allow yourself to be sucked into constant discussions of the chaotic economy. Take a walk in nature and breathe in the wonder of it – the great richness and beauty around you. When people continue to talk about all the problems, shift the conversation by saying you know our country will survive and so will you as well as them. People need to hear someone saying something positive and who better than you to say it! You might be surprised to see what you, as one person, can do to shift the conversation, thoughts and feelings of those around you.

 

Secondly, remember your desires and bring them to the foreground. Perhaps it’s time to finish that vision board so you can remind yourself visually every day of what you want. It’s your focus that counts for you will bring into your life exactly what you think about. So think about your desires – those dreams you’ve placed out there. The only way they can reach you is if you constantly think about them. Think about the chaos and you’ll find yourself in chaos too.

 

Next, develop an unfaltering belief that you are cared for and will survive anything that comes your way. Look back over your life. Haven’t you always survived thus far?  Well of course you have or you wouldn’t be reading this article right now! So go back and grab onto some faith and know that all is well.

 

I believe we are being mindful if we take a look at our financial state. It might be time to make some wiser choices in light of the economy, but don’t make the mistake of jumping into the fear mode so that you make quick decisions or hang onto your money too tightly. Be cautious, but remember there is no lack. It only exists in the minds and words of the media and those they influence.  Perhaps this is a good time to clean out closets and give some of your things to those who really need a giving hand. The holidays are right around the corner and from what several non-profits and charities have told me, they are expecting a big rise in those who need help this year. Whenever you spread your money from a caring heart it expands into more and will return to you many times more. Just remember to give from a heart that truly cares and not one that’s in it for the return.

 

Could our economic crisis be a wake-up call, commonly referred to as the cosmic two-by-four? Many times in the course of a lifetime it takes something big – a crisis - to get our attention. As Americans it is our responsibility to pay attention to what is going on in our government and demand information and accountability. Perhaps now that the greed and corruption in Washington, Wall Street, Acorn and many other agencies have been uncovered, citizens – you and me – will voice our concerns and actively demand higher standards and accountability. When a challenge surfaces, the outcome will either be as a victor or a victim. I opt for being the victor!

 

It is not possible to favorably solve a problematic situation while remaining in the same negative energy where it was created. Rather, one must rise above it to a higher vibration and surrender it to our Higher Power. While it is obvious it is a time in history for problems to be solved, it begins with one individual – you – by rising above your worries and fear and surrendering any crisis in your personal life as well as the crisis in our country and the world.

 

You’ve heard it before many times and “The Secret” made it mainstream – whatever you focus on shows up in your life. It is the law of the universe, scientifically proven, that your mind and its focus creates your life experiences. Money is simply energy, so if your mind vibrates the energy of lack, that’s what you’ll create. If you see abundance and focus on it, that’s what will show up. Know this – if you believe that you will survive, you will. It is your belief that will make it happen!