We are living through what seems like never-ending storms on a variety of levels. It has been raining here in Oklahoma — a lot. The lake is rising and a few homes in our community are sitting in water. Thankfully, ours is not one of them. Spring is also tornado season which means spending time with neighbors crowded into a small makeshift “storm shelter.”
While the waters are rising change is in the air in our private community and in the absence of an official announcement rumors are spreading like wildfire. Retired folks and uncertainty aren’t a good combination.
Bob is also dealing with some minor medical issues which means doctors and waiting room time for me. Not something I’m good at.
After three days of a horrible headache and feeling like I was being battered by my own storm I started realizing what a few of the lessons in all this might be.
1. Trust God.
2. Always ask “is this mine?” when feeling overwhelmed by physical symptoms or strong emotion. As an empath I have a tendency to pick up other people’s stuff without realizing it. A daily practice of releasing what may actually belong to others is important.
3. Like minded people may be closer than you think. When feeling overwhelmed we often feel alone. Sometimes it takes awhile to realize we really aren’t.
4. Water amplifies EVERYTHING. From weather conditions (physical storms) to strong emotions from others (psychic storms) to our own concerns and worries, energy carries an extra charge when you add large amounts of water to the equation. I was not prepared for this one.
5. When you live with nature you have to play by her rules. Some things just can’t be controlled.
6. During a storm is not the time to be lax with spiritual practice. When we become overwhelmed it can feel like something has to go, we can’t do everything. Prayer, meditation, reflection, reading sacred texts, and gentle movement are not things to let go of during stormy times.
We all encounter storms in life. It is important to remember the storm will not last forever and to carry on with spiritual practices that keep us grounded and remind us who we are.
Blessings to everyone and may you be safe, well and dry.
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hugs to you and you are definitely not alone. 😀 . Waiting is awful. 😦
Many things (like prayer) make it better but it’s still a difficult thing to do, especially when waiting for medical news.
❤ ❤ ❤
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The medical stuff is all pretty routine. It’s just all coming at once. Maybe at least I’ll get some needlework done this summer. I have a tote bag stuffed with waiting room projects. 🙂
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I always have a little creative bag ready to go. 😀
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Blessings to you and yours… Prayers lifting…
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Thank you Michael. I wrote this post on Saturday. The water has started receding and the energy around here has started to calm down. I am going to keep my list of lessons from this handy though. You never know when it might be needed.
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Pray, Pray, Pray because prayers are unseasonal and it works. Yes trust and Believe in God HE answers prayers. May HE continues to strengthen Bob as well as you each day. Be Blessed because you are, Mtetar
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