Last 2 weeks have been incredibly, emotionally overwhelming, and draining. I view America as a teenager. It is growing, emotionally developing, full of so much potential, but still has a lot of growing pains to experience. I usually keep myself away from the news, but being that I am considered and treated as a minority in America, I was resonating strongly with the events.
I struggled to find a footing to stay grounded. How does an empath who experiences bliss in every area of her life, respond when she is mistreated because of her physical characteristics? It took me days of writing to friends, sharing stories of people making meaningful changes, crying, and meditating (asking for mental clarity) to find an emotional balance. I kept thinking that my life is but a small piece of American history. I realized that it was too overwhelming to take on all of the racial issues in America. So going back to the mindset that we are all universal consciousness, and that my focus of attention creates my reality. The best thing I can do is make positive changes related to racial equality in my sphere of influence. I can make changes in the schools I work in by talking with the teachers and administrators. I’ve seen that most are kind, well meaning individuals who unknowingly contribute to racial bias, through their response to children of color, and what kinds of classrooms they place them in. (I’ve witnessed this, and have tried to help speak up on behalf of families.) I can recommend adjustments be made to the curriculum as it relates to accounts of American history (e.g. to include Native American and African American history, rather than separating African American history to 1 month of the year). In this forward thinking way, I am focused towards solutions and positive outcomes. This gives me purpose and engagement in a meaningful way that is positive for the collective consciousness.
As a result of this focus on the positive contributions I could make, I thought about the ripple effect this would have, and this enabled me to easily remember that no matter what’s going on in the outside world, I have total control over my internal happiness. This also allowed me to feel expanded, and remember that I am more than just my physical being. I am Infinite Source energy manifesting and participating in the game of Life in the physical form. I have, and continue to feel EXPANDED! It’s as if this state of expansion is the real deal, my reality, and the physical form experience is the dream/illusion state.
As usual, from experiences or events of sadness, are opportunities for transformation. Isn’t that what we empaths do best?
What ways are you contributing to ending racial bias in America?
Peace and Progress,
NamaStella