"Things are not as easily understood nor as expressible
as people usually would like us to believe. Most happenings
are beyond expression; they exist where a word has never intruded."
Rainer Maria Rilke
Bombarded by negative political commercials, overwhelmed by presidential activity coverage, and emotionally stressed by the judgments thrown at high school students determined to be safe in school, I keep retreating into hibernation. A trusted sister of my heart pointed out that I was not grounding myself. She also reminded me to name what was triggering me and explore how each of these areas apply to me personally. Of course she was right.
POLITICAL COMMERCIALS: The ad is not being used to advertise the person's ability. Instead, it is being used to bash the opponent. I have a low threshold for criticism rather than positive encouragement. PRESIDENTIAL COVERAGE: It would seem this position reflects my opinion of authority. Focus tends to be 'look how important I am,' rather than 'let's work together'. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS are articulating with intelligence. People want youth to be accountable, but not be smarter than the adults.
When I align my body, mind, and spirit, it is not difficult to stay strong and in the moment; otherwise, I am racing from fear to my hermit's cave. All of the above scenarios symbolically remind me of old wounds. If I read inspiration, write or articulate, and stretch my body, it is easier to remember my worthiness. When I stand in my own power, I can calm my inner child and remind her we are the adults making our own decisions; choosing those we respect and admire; and articulating silence to release that which has been repressed.
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