I care and I know you do. We are experiencing a new evolutionary wave, which in my opinion is an indication of hope. Many of us are tired of the repetition of daily drama in our lives, tired of the sameness brought on by attachments and the roles we are playing. Not everyone feels this way but many do. More people are focused on the dissolution of all that does not work and searching for ways to not only ignite their own personal fulfillment and purpose but also genuinely care and contribute to the community welfare.

Sometime we feel like we are riding the roller coaster of life long enough. Many are asking ‘Is there something beyond this roller coaster?’ We are waking up to something that has been staring us in the face forever. We are remembering that there is more to life than the appearance world. Many souls have been blind to the magic within as well as without. There obviously is a shift happening all over the world and it is felt more right now than actually seen.

There are people concerned about the Mayan Calendar and the end of known civilization. For years, I have been firm in the opinion that the date 2012 is an indication of a consciousness shift within us regardless of the planetary alignment predicted for that cycle of time. We are collectively waking up to a higher reality. There will always be natural earth and other changes. They have already begun. It is reassuring to remember that in the midst of disorder there is Order. It is up to individual consciousness to harmonize with the quantum shifts.

If our intention is to increase awareness, sharing, compassion and love as one united human family, there is something we need to do. We will have spiritual proof of a higher plan when we awaken that part in us which transcends matter. The spirit within gives us the power to see beyond the limited physical vision and prophesy.

We rise to great heights when we strengthen the inner life and weaken the constant identification with the personality, body and material surroundings. To achieve our purpose, the blindfolds must be dropped. Life is giving us an opportunity to take well-directed and constructive action as the bridge builders.

Perhaps, you are stunned by changes causing personal hardship. We have a choice to grow in consciousness and to exercise our faith or to complain and forget the love that God has for us. It is easy to be a believer when everything good is happening. We have a choice to give up or to embrace a high ideal and put into action what we claim as our belief. When we stay fixed on God both within and without and a high ideal, we enrich ourselves and others regardless of what is occuring in the material world. Nothing can permanently hamper us if we lift up our head and persist in a bigger view.

When we accept and know that God lives within us, we cannot stoop down below our true level. A different energy, an energy of light and love, is coming to planet earth. It will continue as an invisible celestial shower nourishing receptive souls. We grow into greatness. Changes force us to evolve. Perhaps, you think I am not practical considering all the predictions. I know as my truth that we are not alone. Feeling as I do, I am secure. No matter what changes we go through, God is always with us.

Many of us sincerely desire to help others. We can only give to those who are hungry on any level if we have found the right food within us. Growing up, evolving our consciousness, doesn’t happen accidentally. It is up to us.

The future is created through our thoughts, feelings and actions. A loving soul benefits wherever he or she is placed. When we are full of fear, it means that we are dancing the dance of duality. We have separated our self from the Divine. We feel a true security when we remember and accept that we are not separated from God. It is anger, fear and despair that creates the sense of separation. No matter what changes we go through, God, the Light, is always with us.

If our belief is strong and our focus steady, this amazing cycle of change can actually be a happy time. It is a window of opportunity where we can let in the radiant Light and actually live as authentic and loving beings. It is in the Light that we are united. The diversity that appears betweens souls is in the way we consciously live as Light in form.

There is nothing to fear when we live with pure intention, a willingness to expand and embrace infinite possibilities and goodness. Together we can evolve with the changes and deliberately create a momentum where earthly happiness and unity is our reality and not only a dream.

When you have major natural disasters occur like the cyclone in Myanmar (Burma), the massive earthquake and on-going aftershocks in China, the devastating tornadoes in the US or the last major hurricane Katrina, everyone is dramatically affected by the pain and suffering. The massive destruction and chaos left behind in such widespread areas is not only devastating for the people directly hurt by the disaster but very disconcerting and unsettling for people everywhere.

In the two most recent disasters we can – in real time – see and feel the pain and utter hopelessness of those directly involved in China and can only image the devastation and destruction in Myanmar. The same holds true for all the tornado victims in the Midwest and Southeastern US – or fire victims in California and Florida. And now, the storm center has again predicted for this year a large number of hurricanes and named storms.

While somewhat remotely viewing all of this destruction and devastation elsewhere, we realize that the rest of us have been spared. It could have been us whether we live in hurricane, earthquake and tsunami territory, flood zones, tornado alley or the heat and drought areas. We all realize the obvious real-time destruction pales in comparison to the enormity of the loss. While you can see the look of despair in the eyes of the victims, you can also see the disquieting look of sadness and helplessness in your neighbors’ eyes.Helping Others Requires Nurturing of Self

Even though millions regularly and generously reach out to help those living through the loss of loved ones, no homes to return to, no income and massive destruction, it is important to nurture self at the same time so you are in a position to help others.

Tragedy of fellow humans zaps the energy out of all people, especially those that live in areas where a natural disaster is always eminent on the horizon. So just what can you do to nurture self while maintaining respect for those in such great need? Three Steps to Nurturing Your Energy

While you are in the process of doing what you can to help others in such great need, there are a number of things you can do to nurture and uplift your energy. First, limit the amounts of time you sit in front of the television watching such a tragedy unfold – no matter what your feelings are about the tragedy. While it is appropriate to view the news so you can obtain the necessary information about what is happening in a disaster area, in your surroundings and in the world, too much viewing of such great loss imbeds that negative energy in your mind, body and spirit. You need to balance all of that negative energy with some positive viewing. Find some light programming that will bring a smile to your face or make you laugh to help re-energize self. Listening to soothing music before bedtime also helps. Go for a walk, bake some cookies, talk to a friend, meditate or pray. Take positive action to uplift your spirits.

Next, do something kind for someone you know that is in need. Perhaps a friend just had surgery and would like a newspaper, your son and daughter-in-law need someone to baby sit their newborn so they can just have a couple of hours of quiet time together – or one of your family members could use a few words of encouragement and someone to say “you are doing a great job under the most difficult of circumstances”.

Even though you may give money or donate food and clothing to those suffering from a major disaster, you may not be able to travel to where the natural disaster actually occurred to help in person. By helping someone nearby, you will be giving them positive energy and hope. At the same time you will be refueling yourself so you can move forward in your life with your own hope regenerated. If the strong among us during such times is not filled with hope, those in need will have no one to turn to in order to help restore their hope. Without hope, life has no future.Third, mentally make a list of all of the things for which you are grateful. You can even do this on a tablet or in a journal if it is hard for you to remember everything you wish to put on the list by doing it mentally. Create a Gratitude Journal and use it regularly – it will bring balance to your life.

One of the greatest positive energy builders in your life during a crisis perceived or real, is to recognize the numerous “good things” in your life and your surroundings. It can be little things like being grateful for your pets, a good neighbor or a friend – to huge things like freedom, your children, a good income, a roof over your head and good health. The more things you can put on this list, the more you will replenish your energy that is being depleted when such catastrophic disasters occur. The gratitude list should be a perpetual list that you add to regularly and look at often.

As unsettling as it may seem, a major natural disaster often brings the best out of the vast majority of our citizens. It is up to those of us on the periphery of such catastrophic disasters, whether on our soil or abroad, to maintain hope so we can share it with those in such great need. Remember to limit your viewing time of so much negative energy, do something kind for someone in need and create your “gratitude list”. Hope is positive energy. It rapidly becomes contagious when shared with others, especially those in need.

© Pat Heydlauff, all rights reserved 2008