How many different perspectives have you read and heard, about the current global lock-down triggered by the now too familiar outbreak and contagion of the corona virus? In my newly-found (and much appreciated) down-time, I have read a plethora of articles and watched countless videos, all claiming to share “the truth about the corona virus”.
Since each perspective is different and many are completely contradictory to one another, how do we know what to believe??? How important is it that we know why this is happening and who caused it?
Is trying to figure out whom to blame for this “mess” we are in, as much of a distraction as the multitude of life distractions that have caused us to forget that we are all connected – all One? If it is true that our focused response determines the outcome, then what focus will give us the outcome we want? Who do we blame? Or, What is the most powerful healing response that will serve the Greatest Good?
Since the questions we ask determine the answers we receive, it is critical that we be willing to examine our questions. Do our questions lead us to the answers we are seeking, or do they take us further away from the Truths for which we endlessly search? Is it possible to sift through the complicated rhetoric, platitudes, explanations and theories to arrive at a simplified response, a logical, no-brainer action that actually serves the Greater Good?
Let’s explore this possibility… Is it possible to turn a chaotic, fear-filled, tragic pandemic into a global healing? Even if you don’t believe it is possible, it seems that at least an exploration is warranted…
Several years ago, an equation occurred to me and I started playing with it. Though Algebra was never my forte, I remembered that every equation must have at least one Given, and one Variable. Then I remembered that what you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side of the equation, in order for the final solution to be True and Balanced. This equation is O=S+R. O is the Outcome, which is equal to the Situation (the Given) + our Response to that situation (the variable). Since the only variable in this equation is our Response to the given Situation, we have the power to determine the Outcome of every situation through our Responses! The key to living the life we want is to consciously choose our Responses to whatever our situation my be. This equation is fool-proof and true to Infinity, so it cannot go wrong – that is, if we choose our Responses wisely!
How can we apply this equation to the corona virus? Let me explain. First we must take a deep look inside and ask ourselves, “Since I cannot change the (given) situation of the corona virus outbreak and the seeming reality of its exponential spread, how can I respond to it in a way that positively impacts the outcome?”
Hmmm, well, if I respond with fear or anger, then there will be fear and anger in the outcome. On the other hand, if I choose to respond with Love, Compassion and Kindness, then Love, Compassion and Kindness are guaranteed to be in the outcome. If I recognize that Love, Compassion and Kindness feel much better than fear and anger, then I can be sure that an outcome without fear and anger is optimal. Therefore, the only logical (no-brainer) solution is to not allow fear and anger to dictate my response, but to choose to BE the Change (Thank you, Gandhi!). In other words, in order for my desired outcome to be my reality, I must Become Love, Compassion and Kindness and respond from that state of Beingness!
Once I know this to be Truth, I must then have the courage to stand in that Truth, no matter what I see happening around me. Another significant benefit to living from this perspective, is that the qualities of Love, Compassion and Kindness vibrate at a much higher frequency than fear and anger. Since we are what we think and feel, when we choose to respond to Life by becoming congruent with the frequencies of Love, Compassion and Kindness, we Become those frequencies that make us feel good. When we resonate consistently with frequencies that (just happen???) to make us feel good, we are no longer a vibrational match for lower frequencies (like viruses and other negativity-based thoughts). Thus, we are strengthening our immune system and developing natural immunity to anything that resonates at the lower frequencies.
I hear you thinking, “That is easier said than done! Isn’t that just burying our heads in the sand and not taking action – not protesting – not demanding action from our government???”
Have you ever heard anyone ever accuse Mother Therese of not taking action? Of burying her head in the sand and not being realistic?
What about Gandhi? Martin Luther King? Nelson Mandela? These people are all revered and honored for their stance for Peace and Compassion. They Became the embodiment of the very qualities they knew they wanted in the outcome… and the outcomes they envisioned became the reality. What if the very purpose of their martyrdom was to show all of humanity that this kind of Response is humanly possible? What if the next evolutionary phase of humanity is dependent upon humanity’s willingness to Mastery our responses from this perspective? And…What if the greater Purpose of the corona virus were to support (shock!) humanity into an Awakening that makes this level of Mastery not only possible, but more probable? Can you even begin to envision the outcome, the depth of transformation possible if enough human beings choose to respond to the pandemic in this way?
We have not been listening. We have not been paying attention. We have not heeded the warnings from Nature that in retrospect, seem so obvious! How many more disasters and pandemics are necessary for humanity to wake up and stand courageously in the Truths for which we have all been secretly longing? Who doesn’t long for a world full of Love, Compassion and Kindness? After all, what is at the root of our longing… is Truth – the Truth of what it is to be a Human Being. Human Doings have been mindlessly and heartlessly destroying our planet, our Mother Earth, and each other for far too long – seemingly without major consequences. A well-accepted scientific tenant is “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” In the same light, For every Response, there is a corresponding and qualitative Outcome!
How might this perspective of taking responsibility for our reality with self-accountability, change the quality of our responses to Life’s situations? How might it change the quality of Life on Earth if everyone did?
I would LOVE to hear your thoughts and feelings about this article. Thank you!
©2020 Debra Emmanuelle. All rights reserved.
Hello Debra,
Your article is full of common sense and wisdom.
I wish more of our “spiritual friends” from Sedona would read it and see how much good sense it makes.
I have seen several of my FB friends whom I met when I lived in Sedona fall for conspiracy theories
and loose their “way” to peace and love.
I totally agree with your approach and at the same time I am discouraged by all the ugliness that has
been taking place on the world stage and especially in the US.
How do we bring these people to share your healthy perspective when even the supposedly awaken
souls are falling for the conspiracy theories circulating all over the web?
I keep hoping that love will prevail and heal all and sometimes I go into despair over what I have been
observing.
At this time, in my 8th week of strict confinement in Spain, all I can do is find that peace and love within
myself and be an example to the best of my ability.
Keep up the good work, deep in my heart I know that only love can heal this world or we will self destruct.
Mother Earth will survive.
Deb, These are the words the world need to here…how I love you, old friend.
I love this, Debra. I have said for a long time that the war on anything doesn’t work. The war on poverty, the war on drugs are a couple of examples of this. We do need to change our approach to problems. I love your ideas.
Dear Debra,
You write so clearly, articulately and mindfully that there’s little (if anything) to add to your words other than to offer a sincere and profound thank you. Your vision is clear and comprehensive as I hear your insightful awareness.
The following may be redundant, yet I want to say that from my perspective our deepest wounds have long been present much before the outbreak of the Coronavirus, and that it’s the oozing of this virus that is shaking us awake. One way I personally respond is in deep listening to my Heart so as to be aligned with what unites. I ask myself such questions as – what can I do to plant seeds of unity, love, creativity and understanding, and I in no way pretend to have any answers. Perhaps asking for now is enough, however.
By nature I’m contemplative and since a child my tendency is to connect with Mother Earth by listening to Her stillness. I experience us as One Body unique in offerings yet interconnected with it all, and part of my daily practice is to plant seeds of loving kindness. Specific words aren’t so important to me, but healing intentions most certainly are.
In the beginning… was The Word… and the following words have been with me for quite some time. The reader in turn might want to create her or his own.
~May I/you/we/she/he/they…… be happy and peaceful …… ~may we be strong and healthy …… ~may we be safe and protected from all harm …… ~and may we live our lives with joy and with ease of well-being.”
We ARE One in time and timelessness… and may we know this at the core.
Thank you for this opportunity, Debra. I’m deeply grateful… and boundless blessings to us all.
Anne Marie Lavigne
Dear Anne Marie,
Thank you for your thoughtful response to this Blog. Yes, it is true that our deepest wounding is much older than the “shake up” of the last several months. Mother Earth has been working to “shake up humanity” for decades, but we have not been listening. The C virus is here to show us all that no matter how much control we think we have, or how much control we want, there are other factors that set up our choices. These “other factors” are here to support the growth and expansion of consciousness, so ultimately, our choice is to either evolve and remember that we are all part of the same Web of Life, or… to devolve and eventually self destruct. If humanity continues to ignore the messages from the Natural World and the Laws of Nature, if humanity continues to disregard the Sacred interconnection and interdependency of All Life, the upheaval and the shake ups will continue – either until we all wake up, or until human life has outworn its welcome here.
Yes, Mother Earth’s voice can be heard in the stillness. She has already forgiven everyone for the desecration of Her Being, and for the desecration we have done to each other and to Her children in Nature. Now, it is up to us to change our ways. This is why humanity has been given the Gift of stopping the busy-ness, stopping the crazy-ness, so that we may listen more intently and intentionally, so that we may remember who we really are, and remember our Sacred Place in Nature.
Your Words and your prayers are so Pure and I thank you for your beautiful contribution to the message here on this page!
Many Blessings to you Anne Marie!
I also agree that the quality and depth of the questions we ask is critical to the level of resolution we are able to achieve. Thank you for trusting your Heart and asking the questions that ignite your Memory of the Sacred Part you play and the Sacred Medicine you carry for the healing of All Life.
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I appreciate your thoughts and understand how frustrating it can be to witness out-of-control arrogance and greed at the expense of Life Itself! When I feel that frustration, I try to remember to use that feeling of frustration as a reminder to send more Love and to shine my Light even more brightly to off-set the negativity. When we recognize what is missing, or needed in the equation, we are receiving a direct Divine Invitation to balance the negativity with positivity. The more of us who continue to do that on a regular basis, the sooner we will have resolved the imbalance and returned to Harmony on our Beautiful Planet.
Sending Infinite Love and Light,
Debra
Thank you so much, Mary! Please feel free to share this link with anyone and everyone you feel may benefit. It is meant to be shared!
Many Blessings, Debra
Dear Solange,
Thank you for your honest and heart-felt reply. As I mentioned above in another comment, please feel free to share this message with as many people as you want. My goal to offer grounded and practical information that feels workable and doable, so that readers are inspired to make even small changes in their lives.
The internet is packed full of information designed to distract us from what is important and true – false leads, so to speak. Knowing what and whom to believe is more challenging than ever before, so I do understand that everyone is looking for something to hang on to, something that makes sense to them and helps them to feel connected to “reality”. When we judge others because of their beliefs, it often makes them want to dig their heels in deeper and hold on to those believes more vehemently. The goal is not so much to change other peoples’ minds, but to open their hearts. You are doing exactly that perfectly by always returning to the Peace and Love within yourself. When you respond to a situation from that place, you are sending a beam of energy to others that serves as an invitation. This invitation makes it safe for that person(s) to remain open (both mind and heart!), while offering them an experience of acceptance and safety to explore other possibilities. No words are even required in this process! Just being in your open-hearted presence can be enough to initiate a willingness to open. This is the Power of my equation, O=S+R! Remember it is fool-proof and True to Infinity!
Stay with your deep Knowing that Love can heal this world – no matter what you see happening around you. When I died in a car accident in 2007, I was sent back to my body with a Divine Message. The Message was, “Nothing is ever as bad as it seems, and the worse it looks, the more room there is for a Miracle!” In the moment that I received the Message, I knew that it was in preparation for this very time. We are ripe for a Miracle, (because it looks pretty bad!), so I invite you to focus your attention, your intention and your Vision on the imminent Miracle. Let your moments of despair be your reminder to shift your focus to what you know is possible. Focus on Love and Compassion. no matter what!
Many Blessings,
Debra