by JaneEllen Sexton
The more bizarre the world seems to be the more I’m noticing how isolated people can become. We are all individuals looking to find our security in this life, as we should be. How often are people really letting themselves cooperate with what the realities are on this planet right now? And, that’s a real concern. Almost every one of us is being challenged to live a life that is more balanced and wholistic, yet many people are kicking and screaming through the changes. Changes are happening on the earth, in the financial systems, in the market place. Everywhere you look life is becoming different. It seems to me that when our identities become stuck in a system that’s gone, all hell can break loose. The freak out factor in many people has not yet helped them get that it’s probably time to just let go. Jobs are going away because they’re supposed to. Relationships are ending because some of them are unhealthy and when people are in situations they don’t want, energy changes. When you don’t take command of your own life and your mind is focused on how much you “can’t stand” what you’re in, well….guess what….you create the space for change & if you don’t take action….the universe will do it for you. The universe won’t ever do anything you haven’t agreed to. The universe responds to the messages of your focus. If you think a job “sucks” and you don’t do something to upgrade your life, your life will force you to upgrade. It’s a scary and somewhat shaky time in our world’s history but it can also be very exciting if you allow yourself to be in the flow of what is for the greater good. I can’t tell you how often I hear people say “the universe told me this” or “the universe sent me that”. Don’t assume for a moment that you are outside of your universe. Most of humanity wants to hold on to an experience of living a life that they can identify with. Yet, all around us life brings input that can give each of us a different message than we might want. How do you not become arrogant about what you don’t agree with? There are many people who thought Sarah Palin’s exit was the best thing that could happen. There were also plenty of people who didn’t agree with her choice. Everybody wants their way and that’s what makes sense until we are put in a situation that doesn’t fit what we thought was supposed to be there. Sarah Palin’s choices have nothing to do with your life they belong to her and her life. All the complaining in the world won’t change the realities that are happening in your life and all the criticism of others choices doesn’t have anything to do with you. STOP the B.S. and get on board with how you can be helpful to yourself so that a lot of this drama can subside. I was talking to a friend this afternoon who told me about her experience at her community pool this past weekend. She said it was so strange to be in a social situation with lots of other Mom’s and Dad’s with their children and none of her neighbors spoke a word to her, other than “hello”. There were lots of self-conscious smiles but no connecting. That’s what brought me to the isolation discussion here. I really think many people are so afraid of what’s happening in their world’s and in the world that they freeze with fear and become isolated. Unconsciously they are protecting themselves from some unknown that they might not be examining in themselves. A thought: when you allow gratitude to be present it’s pretty much impossible to be alone. That’s what isolation is….separation from oneself. That’s what loneliness is too. When you bail on you it feels like life has bailed on you. Look at the practical part of that sensation for a moment. You are still here….life is still unfolding for you and around you. Maybe you have a home you love or maybe you don’t but life still happens for you. Here’s the easiest thing you can do….NO MATTER WHAT…..Breathe! Your choice kids…..you deserve to be supported so don’t give up on you or anyone else. Send out your kindest thoughts and wishes for humanity. We all want your help. Thanks!
Food Thoughts: feed your body with the food that nurture’s you. This might sound too obvious but don’t forget your daily meals! Way too many of us make it way too easy to go unconscious and sometimes put off nurturing ourselves. Start each day with the protein that enables you to have the steam to keep going. There are plenty of different forms of protein, check out your options. Sugar addictions, many times, come from not eating enough protein. Here’s a satisfying breakfast….and a quick one at that! Scrambled tofu: make sure that if you do eat soy (in any form) that it’s organic or it will be GMO. Warm 1 Tbsp. ghee or butter in a heavy skillet. Add ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds, cook till they pop. Put one full, half pound piece of tofu in the skillet and begin to mash it with a fork to create the “scramble” effect. Break down the tofu until it is the consistency you want. Add 1/4 tsp. turmeric…1/4 tsp. salt…1/4 tsp. black pepper…and 1/8 tsp. ground cumin. Stir well. Cook together 3 to 5 minutes. This will give you 2 servings…more for tomorrow. Put on toast or in tortillas. A more satisfying meal can include sautéed onion and red bell pepper to combine with the scrambled tofu. This can be eaten at room temperature and still taste good. Let yourself get creative, happy protein searching…boys and girls!
JaneEllen Sexton is an Intuitive Life Coach and freelance chef specializing in Spiritual empowerment with a focus on personal accountability.
