 Photo: Pixabay | Here we are again. It's another week with tragedy and drama unfolding on the news channels. It seems like it's been that way more often than not. My take--systems that need an overhaul and have been participating in years of oppression are finally seeing the light of day. |
So what do we do with all the pain and trauma porn?
How can we find our footing again?
| I'm glad you asked. As someone invested in helping others and specifically coming from an alternative healing position--it's time to process this negativity. Maybe you are someone who uses writing as a tool to get things out of your system. This is a great start. It's important to know what it is that needs to come to surface in order to be processed out of one's system. |  Photo: Pixabay |
Maybe you need something more.
There IS something for everyone.
 Photo: Pixabay  Photo: Pixabay | Personally, I love Emotional Freedom Technique. This is a healing modality that can get to the root of issues and process the negative energy out. Grief, anger, hatred, confusion, and more are debilitating. I believe it is what can lead to a myriad of physical ailments. I know I'm not alone in this. Get that crap out of your body!! Donna Eden is a pioneer in energy medicine and all-around awesome spirit on this planet. She can help you get going with her energy routines like this one. Meditation is an ancient cure-all (well, you know what I mean). Centering and grounding are key to getting our feet back under us when it feels like the world is falling apart. Here's a good example. |
Maybe you need to journey with your faith tradition to find answers and healing.
| I get that it's not for everyone. The great news is that we have the freedom (in our country) to practice faith in all its variety of forms. I come from a Christian background and yet I also find ways to strengthen my relationship with the God of my understanding through a variety of spiritual practices. This week, it was a chakra balancing meditation that helped me. |  Photo: Pixabay |
And then there is a need for action.
I believe it is healthy to challenge systems of oppression.
We have the right to assemble and speak truth to power.
 Photo: Pixabay | At the end of the day we have to pick our battles. It is my opinion that marching, protesting, speaking out, and preaching from the pulpit in favor of those who are losing their lives unjustly is what can shift the narrative. It's been used for decades as a way to better our nation--we need to continue this practice. By the way, just because I am taking a stand for justice does not mean that I am against other folks. Here is a video that makes this point clearer than I can. Also, you may need a refresher on the herstory of Black Lives Matter--the movement in question this week--a movement I support. |
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