Newsletter Issue 12
While we continue to confront the major challenge of the pandemic, we want to help you move towards the end of the year with your heart and soul looking forward to a happier, healthier future. Accepting what is and trying to be hopeful about the future can be difficult. One positive thing has been the clearing of some of the pollution in the sky and air, and we are glad to support you in removing the blockages of inner pollution to brighten your days and fill you with more love and gratitude so you can flourish now and in years to come.
As we drift into the final months of a historically unforgettable year, the road ahead may be filled with uncertainty.
As our global community endures a health crisis never before experienced, we as citizens of the world are faced with many questions and are in search of answers to blaze a trail back to normalcy and contentment.
Carl Jung, the founder of analytic psychology and one of the most influential psychiatrists of all time said, “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” These are powerful and timeless words of wisdom that can help us to move forward in uncertain times, and to bring more clarity and joy back into our lives.
To best support our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing, it is important to develop the lifesaving and life-clarifying art of letting go. It is to our benefit to let go of thoughts and remembrances that bring us pain. To let go means to release the negative messages, images, bitterness, and disappointments that keep you from enjoying and appreciating life in its fullness. To let go is to step into your own power and in the process to find your true self.
Here are a few ways to help you to refine your skills in the art of letting go:
Anger Transformed to Calm
One of my clients told me that her son has a lot of trouble with other children at school. He often has conflicts with his classmates. At home he gets angry, shouts bad words at his parents and even lashes out physically at times. The mother agreed for me to write a Tao Calligraphy for the emotion of anger for 2 weeks daily for him. After I started, she texted me the next day that there was no arguing or fighting so far, and after 2 weeks she said that the whole anger issue has calmed down. He is getting on much better at school with his classmates. At home, he is so sweet and calm. The family life is harmonious again. – S.S.
Allow yourself to feel sadness or loss, but do move on. Negative emotions are a part of life. They are difficult to experience, but suppressing or ignoring your pain will only extend your suffering. Renowned advice columnist, Ann Landers said, “Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.”
Accept what you cannot change. You can’t change the past. So it is best to live in the present. Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Make plans and decisions that will enhance your future.
Do not be afraid to make mistakes. No one is perfect and no mistake is made on purpose. If you said or did something wrong or silly, let it be. Have the courage to make fun of yourself. This will allow you to relax and enjoy life’s journey.
Communicate with others. Listen attentively and offer empathy. Be open-minded and offer helpful feedback. Encourage others to live in the present, let go of the negatives, and make the best decisions, too.
Learn forgiveness. Bitterness, resentment, and an unwillingness to forgive will keep you a prisoner of the past and prevent you from moving forward. Always remember that forgiveness enlightens your heart and sets you free. If for no other reason, forgive and let it go!
Giving from your heart is a source of great joy. When we give with no expectations, with a pure wish to show our gratitude and make someone else happy, we experience a joy that lifts us up, emotionally and physically.
This is because giving affirms our oneness and shows the appreciation and the love that Master Sha says melts all blockages. Giving a special thoughtful gift is only one way to give. Giving our time, our attention, our caring are also true gifts. The act of giving can inspire others to give, creating a waterfall of generosity.
Ancient wisdom traditions all encourage giving, and now scientific studies show the evidence of how giving affects both happiness and health.
Financial Abundance
I gave my brother-in-law a blessing for his finances because he was not working 40 hours a week. Around three weeks later, I saw him and asked him how his finances were. He said, “Great,I am getting all kinds of overtime now.” – T.J.
Giving stimulates oxytocin, the love hormone that creates a feeling of warmth and connection; giving also produces endorphins and a “helper’s high.” A National Institutes of Health study showed that when people give to charities, it activates regions of the brain that are associated with trust and connections with others.
The joy of giving reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, helps relieve chronic conditions, and even prolongs life. A University of California study showed the benefits for longevity of volunteering and giving emotional support to others.
When we give from our hearts and souls, we embody oneness and fulfill our purpose in life to help others become happier and healthier. Mother Teresa reminded us, “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” Giving helps us remember this and unites us as one.
How to Lift Your Spirits for the Holiday Season
During this time, when there may be limits on how we can be together, we can still celebrate holidays and look forward to celebrating at the end of the year. These traditions give us an opportunity to reflect on the past year and appreciate what we have accomplished, even in difficult circumstances. It is a special time to stop for a little while to measure where we want to go in the future, and how we can bring more happiness and well-being to the lives of others and ourselves.
Here are some things to keep in mind to enjoy the season:
Reawakening Love
A woman near Würzburg was very unhappy about her relationship with her husband, and no longer felt closeness on any level and thought about separating. After 5 Tao Calligraphy Blessings, she no longer ponders this, feels more connected again, and is very grateful. – B.H.
- Focus on what we have and can do, not what we cannot do this year.
- Since our celebrations may be much more quiet than usual, treasure the quiet and calmness and savor a simpler and slower time.
- Give the greatest gratitude to all the essential workers, nurses, doctors, and healers of all kinds who have helped humanity during this time.
- Spend time in Nature and appreciate the beauty of the season.
- Take advantage of various video-teleconference applications to include more people than ever at your celebratory gatherings.
- Connect with people who might be alone during the pandemic to bring some love and light to their lives.
- Appreciate the possibility of reaching the end of the pandemic, and imagine the joy of getting together in person with loved ones, friends, and colleagues in the future.
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