We Meet Again, Divine Universe!
Well, the sun is shining, and it’s already getting warm and sticky. This means that there’s also the chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. It’s been dry here, and we could use some rain, but hopefully it won’t be too much all at once.
I was pretty tired when I finally went to bed last night, and I slept pretty well, so I’ll give last night’s Sleep Scale: 3.5/5.
Yesterday I mentioned what I called the OMG response. It’s the tendency to get alarmed and panicked over and over again, over just about anything.
I’ve been pondering this a lot recently, in juxtaposition with the “Calming All Fears” awareness of “I am well. I am safe. I reside in peace and happiness.” When I hold that calm realization and come from that perspective of wholeness, peace, and wellness, I find that I struggle to imagine scenarios that are truly worthy of an “Oh My GOD!” panic.
I say this to you, Dear One, from a place of deep love, and without judgment. Yet, this may be disagreeable to you if much of the time you feel as though you’re fighting to keep your head above water, and that there’s always another wave that comes crashing down (Oh My GOD!), forcing you back under. You may have the sense that you have to keep struggling and fighting every second, or else you’ll drown.
It’s exhausting. I know. It can feel so overwhelming, and you can feel helpless.
When you believe each challenge you face is going to annihilate you and drown you – well, of course you’re terrified. And, when you feel exhausted and drained from your recent battles, you feel ill-prepared for the next one.
So, what would different and better look like for you? In what ways would you like to feel different, think differently, and react differently?
I think these are the important questions, where different and better begin.
Otherwise, we remain stuck, because the only solution we can imagine and hope for is that the parade of challenges stops. Or, that we miraculously and instantaneously transform into a hero figure who can easily handle it all.
Well, you can have a bit of both.
Sometimes we try to use meditation to “fix” us or our problems. Meditation doesn’t work so well when we use it to try and hide from our feelings of panic and overwhelm, or to pretend that those feelings don’t exist. But, meditation can remind us that the thoughts that create those feelings are just like storm clouds that are passing in front of the sun. Peace is there, always, like the sun. We can remember the ever-ness of the sun, and know that the clouds will pass.
In those moments, you’ll see the parade stop.
Begin to notice when you are responding in “Oh My GOD!” fashion, and question and explore it right there and then, rather than giving in to the pattern and temptation of spiraling into panic.
Ask yourself – “Is this really ‘Oh My GOD?’ Am I really in any immediate danger?”
Look at the situation that triggered your OMG response. Ask yourself, “So what? Is this really such a big deal?” Notice if what you’re really concerned about is whether other people will approve, or if your concern is tied to some deeper fear – like money, failure, acceptance, or worth.
As you ask these questions, and change your perspective, you will transform into a hero who is not overwhelmed and panicked, but who is calm, clear-headed, creative, and resourceful.
Slowly, you go from feeling like you’re drowning in the waves, to playing and surfing on them, in the magical and exciting adventure of Living.
Today’s Prompt:
Make four columns on a sheet of paper.
Column 1: Make a list of the last ten OMG responses you’ve had. Notice how recent they were and how vividly you remember them.
Column 2: Were you in immediate danger (Yes or No)?
Column 3: Did your OMG panic help you solve the problem, and how?
Column 4: If you did resolve the situation, describe what worked.
I’d love comments to hear what information this provides for you.
I am well. I am safe. I reside in peace and happiness. I’m going to keep surfing the waves, My Dear Guides!
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