Your Mood

You’re tired. I’m tired. We are tired of the covid-19 restrictions, anxieties and dangers. Last year, astrological sources had warned us about the volatility of 2020. And now, they tell us that August, September, and October will be the worst months in 2020 in terms of rising hostilities and chaos in the world. I am not telling you this to alarm you, but rather to alert you.

Facebook, NPR, and TV news have had a powerful role in exposing harmful things in this world. We have gotten a disheartening look at the racism, misogyny , and entitlement that were unseen. People are quick tempered. We are in a birthing process, with lots of intense birthing pains.

So how do we cope?

1. Make no major decisions until after October, although information-gathering is good.
2. If you can, avoid possible explosive situations, like family gatherings and office meetings that cover touchy subjects.
3. Take time each week to do at least one nice thing for someone else.
4. Be kind to yourself.
5. Pray and/or visualize the best outcome for our nation and the world.

We will get to the other side of this. However, we need to recognize and acknowledge the hidden toxic issues that have stunted our awakening process and the awakening of the nation. The state of the world is evolving, and we are moving toward a new, more conscious reality.

Uplifting Facebook Page

Have you “liked” my new facebook page, Compassionate Clearing? If not, please do so. I am filling it with uplifting posts and short, informational videos.
Favor to ask: Please begin marking the posts you appreciate with “likes” so that it can become a force for good on the internet at a time when many are feeling negative and/or frightened. Thanks.

Are you feeling mentally fuzzy or like you have a perpetual hangover? You could be emotionally fragile. Maybe you are struggling to stay financially afloat. You might feel very lonely. Experts like neuroscientist Hilke Plassmann say that we are experiencing real brain changes brought on by the trauma and uncertainty of the pandemic.

He states that, at uncertain times like these, our brain works differently. The prefrontal cortex is swamped with conflicting signals, impacting our analytical abilities. The brain scrambles to check its long term memory for comparable experiences. Not having answers, it looks outwardly for strong guidance on what to do next, with little results.

Add to that being sleep deprived and/or stressed, and the brain struggles with heightened sensitivity. Combining all of this produces Covid Brain. And, you are not alone. It is a problem much of the world is coping with at the moment.

Time and self compassion are important. It is worth devoting daily conscious attention to developing healthy mental habits such a meditation, connecting safely with friends, exercising, limiting exposure to the news, and playing music that is either upbeat or soothing.

Most useful is to look at this time as a catalyst for positive change rather than a threat. We cannot cure the ills and evils in this world unless they arise and show themselves, which they are doing. Stress can be a catalyst to promote clearer thoughts and to monitor negative thoughts. Let me know of any insights you have gained.