Are you feeling distressed by the world news, all the violence, and the loss?

I am!

I realize that we are all feeling the explosive tension from the current conflicts in Ukraine, Israel, and Palestine not to mention the mass shooting in Maine and the scary weather patterns threatening to unmoor us this winter.

It seems that this aggressive energy is contagious. Recently, The City of El Cerrito has been threatening to cancel our 10-year building permit. The County Assessor's office has suddenly raised our property taxes by a stunning amount. In addition, our next-door neighbor is threatening us with legal action in response to our moving the rest of our border fence to the property line. I understand -- people don't like change!

We must be vigilant and steadfast in our effort to maintain our center. We are human, after all, and can't help feeling the distress of others in our bones. It permeates the human energy field.

Fortunately, we are also Spirit, wherein lies our salvation. We can rise above this miasma of the times.

We must watch our thoughts, connect with our hearts, and fortify our spirit. With a daily practice of prayer and meditation, we can turn this contentious world around.

Every morning, I write in my journal to release the anger triggered by all these potential threats so I can return to love and compassion.

Every day I write a gratitude list so that I remember what is truly important.

Remember to pause before you say or do anything. Ask in your prayers for wisdom, guidance, and peace. Send love and healing to all. When we do this in groups, the effect is multiplied.

If you can, join me this Friday, Nov. 3rd, for Sufi Moving Meditation to ease stress and send healing to the world.

Because of the time change in Spain that occurred last Sunday, we will meet at 10 a.m. PST. Maybe this might give some of you a chance to check it out.

Also, I need to cancel our class on Friday, November 10th.

Zoom Link for Friday, Nov 3rd:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89999494833?pwd=V2pOS28yYUdXM3hkaW1rVWIvSjBUdz09

Meeting ID: 899 9949 4833

Passcode: SUFI

Here's a time converter link if you need to check the time in your location.

Be brilliant.

Michelle

Dr. Michelle Peticolas

Life Transformation Coach

Empowering Women to Reinvent Their Life After Loss

Secrets of Life and Death

https://www.facebook.com/secretsoflifeanddeath.com