It is our instinct to self-preserve. Anything that makes us feel threatened puts us into self-preservation mode. When we act from this instinct, we are acting from fear and scarcity. The current world situation is definitely triggering our survival instinct. Example: The hoarding of toilet paper! This is an impulse driven first by fear and then by perceived scarcity.
What we want to do is act from our creative, above the problem, problem-solving part of ourselves. Einstein said:
"No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it."
So how do we go about acting from a place that is not fear or survival based?
What we want to do is act from our creative, above the problem, problem-solving part of ourselves. Einstein said:
"No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it."
So how do we go about acting from a place that is not fear or survival based?
Personal Panic (or Worry, Crisis) Dealing Exercise
or
How to Connect with Higher Consciousness Before You Act
Do at least once/day. More as needed.
Step Number One: Limit the amount of time spent watching the news! Seriously! Stop watching obsessively.
Step Number Two: Find a quiet place to be alone for a few moments. (You can even do it on your bathroom break! No excuses!)Breathe in and out 3 - 5 times.Place your hands on your heart area or stomach - wherever you 'feel' your emotions.Tune in. Ask what am I feeling? Observe like you are a teacher in a kindergarten class and each of your emotions are children. See how many you can name. Give each of them acknowledgement. No need to correct, edit or judge them. Smile and nod.
Step Number Three: With your hands still on your heart/stomach, think of something you are grateful for, something or someone that gives you that 'awe, ahh' feeling. Allow that feeling to flow in your body for a couple moments.
Step Number Four: While feeling your sense of gratitude, invite Spirit (God, Universe, Higher Consciousness, etc,) in and ask; "What do I need to know?" "What do I need to do?" And, if you wish, "How can I help?"
You may not receive anything and that is ok, but, you will notice that information you need will come to you. Trust whatever comes up. Thank yourself for taking this moment and doing this exercise.
Step Number Two: Find a quiet place to be alone for a few moments. (You can even do it on your bathroom break! No excuses!)Breathe in and out 3 - 5 times.Place your hands on your heart area or stomach - wherever you 'feel' your emotions.Tune in. Ask what am I feeling? Observe like you are a teacher in a kindergarten class and each of your emotions are children. See how many you can name. Give each of them acknowledgement. No need to correct, edit or judge them. Smile and nod.
Step Number Three: With your hands still on your heart/stomach, think of something you are grateful for, something or someone that gives you that 'awe, ahh' feeling. Allow that feeling to flow in your body for a couple moments.
Step Number Four: While feeling your sense of gratitude, invite Spirit (God, Universe, Higher Consciousness, etc,) in and ask; "What do I need to know?" "What do I need to do?" And, if you wish, "How can I help?"
You may not receive anything and that is ok, but, you will notice that information you need will come to you. Trust whatever comes up. Thank yourself for taking this moment and doing this exercise.
If you are in danger, your inner warning system will give you a very clear message.
The information that comes up, even if it's not what we want to hear, may have a sense of urgency, but it will always be clear and calm. There will not be a sensation of hyperness, agitation or panic - that is fear from confusion.
Be sure to act on any messages you receive. You are opening or maintaining a dialogue of trust between you and your inner wisdom/higher problem-solving self.
As in all times, it is important to heed 'recommendations' for your safety as well as the safety of others! Stay Safe.
Be sure to act on any messages you receive. You are opening or maintaining a dialogue of trust between you and your inner wisdom/higher problem-solving self.
As in all times, it is important to heed 'recommendations' for your safety as well as the safety of others! Stay Safe.
Want More Exercises/Coaching Like This?
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Jennifer Washington
Certified Martha Beck Life Coach
What Now Life Coaching
www.whatnowlifecoaching.com
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