Moments of peace for ourselves and the world

As the angels spoke today, I experienced the newsletter in a whole new way. I heard the subtle taps of my fingers on the keyboard and felt their bounce. I heard the humming of the electronics in the office, as if they were singing a subtle Om and joining the sounds of a universal song.

I noticed the rocks and crystals on my desk like a child who wanted to touch them all, and the happy colors of my scissors and pens in the old mug I painted gold and embellished with bling years ago. I felt the softness of my flannel PJs and took a sip of lemon water, still bringing sunshine and a sweet-sour taste indoors after harvesting light and earth for a season.

The peace and gentle satisfaction I felt radiated outward.

These moments have been happening more. I bring the mail in and pause, enjoying the plants in my yard that have been there for years and the tree in front that I planted a decade ago when a storm ripped out the old grandma tree and left a gaping hole. The new girl has grown into fullness, offering a haven for birds and much-needed shade in the summer. I hear the hum of distant traffic and, tonight, felt the first real hint of a chill we’ve had this winter.

Now is good.

And now needs to be good, because the world feels wild. There is division. War looms as a possibility. Fear haunts many city streets. And yet there is good.

Watch the performance of Alysa Liu, the American figure skater who quit a few years back to live a normal life, then returned—not to compete, but to share her art. Her performance was poetry in motion. She was a soul on fire, with a heart lit up in the joy of the moment. It was contagious joy.

As we allow ourselves the good in life, we can’t help but share it.

Nearly every sensitive soul I’ve talked to has been feeling fatigue this year. Standing in a calm, peaceful pool takes little energy. Standing in a chaotic, stormy ocean is work. Keeping our calm, quiet center in a chaotic world is work too. The nervous system gets easily overloaded. I’m taking more naps this year than ever before and often fall asleep sitting up after dinner for an evening refill.

It is OK. We need to honor our bodies. We need to honor our sparks and tend to the well-being of our souls.

And while nearly every psychic and sensitive I know is feeling the building tensions on earth, and many are sensing an upcoming event that will create short-term chaos, yet ultimately inspire greater harmony and peace (you can check out Summer Bacon’s recent channeling here), we are not helpless observers. We are co-creators of life on earth and tuners who attract our version of whatever “reality” unfolds. When the world appears wild, we can find pockets of peace and amplify the vibration simply by marinating for a moment in a good feeling and imagining emanating it outward.

And whatever this upcoming world event is, it is time to be the peace. It doesn’t have to be difficult to do so. 

Here are a few ways you can empower peace and share it:

1.  Bring Peace into Your Daily Life

When you find yourself stressed or rushing, pause. Take a breath. Tell yourself, “I’ve got this. This isn’t a crisis. All is well.” Instead of fearing what might happen if you run late, forget something, or if the world turns a certain way, notice the peace now. Literally stop. Breathe. Look around. Look at creation and remind yourself that this moment is good.

2. Work with Your Biology

This lovely suit we live in is a kingdom unto itself. Trillions of tiny beings called cells work to keep you in balance. The kinder we are to our bodies, the more easily they serve us. When you’re stressed, breathe deeply. When you’re hungry, eat something that will satisfy. Drink a little water or tea throughout the day. If your neck is tense, pause and imagine warmth relaxing the muscles. Move as your body feels inspired. Dogs and kids stretch all the time in partnership with their bodies.

We can reclaim our natural ability to listen to the body and help it thrive.

3. Demonstrate Rather Than Demand

Rather than getting upset at those living in darkness, be the light. Demonstrate rather than demand. Inspire rather than coerce. The more we live in our own light, the more other souls recognize it and awaken to their own true nature.

If you want a child to be calm, the best thing to do is be calm around them. If you want a dog to settle down, you are most effective when you remain steady. If you want someone to eat well, find ways to enjoy your healthy food and share the goodness. When we live what we wish to see, we inspire others to make kinder choices.

Tomorrow will come, and with it whatever the world will do. But in our private universes, we can create a world of peace and kindness, a world where the simple magic moments mean so much, and where simple random acts of kindness ripple outward in ever increasing spirals. We need not be enslaved to chaos and fear, but rather we can live in grace… one meaningful moment after the next.