Last night I had a dream that I was on a train with my partner and my mom. A facilitator showed up to lead some kind of healing ceremony and asked us to take our shoes off. Suddenly, the train stopped at our destination. My partner and mother exited the train while I raced to get my shoes back on. I did not make it in time before the train pulled out of the station, and I was so frustrated! I got off at the next stop with a few others who had also had the same problem. Someone yelled, “The train we need is already here! Run!” So now I’m running with all my stuff towards the train that goes back in the direction from where we came. I did not make it again. Ugh!! LOL.
The feelings, frustrations, and ‘almosts’ of this dream parallel what many of us are navigating in our lives. Do you feel like circumstances in the world are changing so quickly that you are often running to catch up? Or that our intent to pause and be in the moment might mean that we are missing something else that is happening externally? Or perhaps, it’s simply the symbolism of feeling like the world is often at a polarity— literally going in opposite directions?
The pandemic and political situation in the world continues to create a lot of complexity. Many of my clients, as well as myself, are going through significant changes or intense emotions. We all need to keep leaning into the sensation of uncertainty in terms of what will happen collectively and in our personal lives.
What do we do in times of great change and polarity? We practice a lot of self-compassion. We also realize that there isn’t one formula to ‘get it right.’ My dream makes me laugh because it was my attempt to participate in a healing and meditation circle that catalyzed all the turbulence and frustration. Sometimes the way to get through is not crystal clear. Sometimes our best intentions still result in unexpected outcomes.
This doesn’t mean you are doing anything wrong! It simply means that, collectively, we are going through a time of great change. No single person can predict the future right now because humanity is at a major crossroads.
Will we make the choices to elevate our consciousness, choose love over fear or hate, and collectively awaken? Or will we continue to explore our shadow qualities? Or perhaps we can do both at the same time…
For the individual, it’s important to remember that we are all highly affected by the collective consciousness right now. Cut yourself some slack when things aren’t going the way you thought they would. Find a way to laugh and be patient with your personal timelines.
Please also remember to send positive vibes to the world. Choose to be a part of awakening human consciousness by engaging in your own spiritual practices— whatever they are. Stay grounded and connected to the Earth, so you can remain rooted while the tides shift around you.
Lastly, don’t give up on humanity. Don’t give up on friends and family that don’t agree with you. Don’t give up on yourself. Remember that the human heart is the divine transmuter of all cosmic and mundane energies. Keep your heart open and you’ll get through this life just fine.
Blessings,
Kelley