Holding Light When Times are Tough

This morning during my shower thinking time, I was tossing about the following conundrum: "I feel called to be a leader of some sort in the healing community but I feel completely inadequate to the task, especially at this time, when I'm having one of the most confusing, baffling, tiring, exhausting, fatiguing :), messed-up, frustrating, transitional years of my life."

Usually, this type of conundrum in my life would be answered by saying to myself "Get your sh*t together. Take some time away to pull it together and then re-emerge ready to take on the world!" And then I would do that. Many times I've felt down and out, only to retreat and be able to present myself back to the world as a new and improved version.

Only that's not working anymore (clearly). I find that the resources I normally have (time, money, energy, etc.) are on the low side from all this cr*p I've been going through - er, I mean, this "time of transition". And it's really challenging to keep spirit, mind and body intact right now. I know I'm not the only one going through this; I'm not the only one who wants to share light but is encountering blocks or barriers.

So, here I am, proposing that instead of retreating this time, I'm going to do the work right out in public. (Groan. . .remind me to have a strong talk with my Higher Self about this Grand Plan. . .what was I thinking?! :)) As healers or light-workers, we cannot retreat now. We have to keep going - keep holding light, even when it seems impossible.

How can we replenish our resources so we can better help others? How can we work through difficult times while still doing our work authentically? I know all of the "right" answers (everything from gratitude to vision boards to praying and yoga, meditation, drumming, chanting, letting-not-getting, Reiki of course, etc. etc. etc.). I also know that it's all easier said than done, especially when, for example, you're a working mother who's trying to put food on the table, figure out the kids' schedules, keep up with friendships, and maybe get a few hours of sleep.

We can all move forward from where we are, spiritually, physically and mentally/emotionally. However, it's rarely as easy as some of the self-help books would have us believe. I'm thinking that maybe if I am open during the process this time instead of only writing a book when I'm feeling great later, that it might help. Maybe someone won't give up. Maybe someone will be inspired. Maybe it will just be me, blogging by myself (at least I'll have some material for the book I write later when I'm feeling better :)).

Next time I'll let you know what's been going on with me and some of the strategies I've been employing to stay remotely sane.

With Love and Gratitude,

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Jo-Anne on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 9:40 PM

Lauren, thanks so much for sharing your inner thoughts with us. You should be proud of the work you're doing "out there, in the open". Sharing is caring as the saying goes. Look forward to hearing how the process flows. In the mean time, we had the Earthquake of 2011 here to keep us all on our toes :-)

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Reiki Classes Covina on Monday, March 19, 2012 11:48 PM

Reiki is the universal life force energy. And this energy is all around us and at times many people trap into this energy to help them through tough times and help them heal. When people receive Reiki energy they may feel at peace with themselves and very relaxed. Reiki will work no matter if you feel it or not. This energy works towards your highest good if you allow it to work with you.

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