There's a German word “weltschmerz” that means world pain or world weariness. That feels particularly true right now. In having the honor of intimately supporting so many individuals, I've come to understand that no matter which gradients of the political spectrum we fall—no one feels totally seen or completely safe. And no matter our values and beliefs, we feel we have to become less of ourselves in the face of being abandoned, fired, or much worse. And behind our hesitation to speak our truth, there is a desire to connect and listen and help each other.
So, the things that are causing anger and fear and are creating such a vast divide, are also uniting us into a shared weariness. Isn't that bittersweet?
When I investigate this on an energetic capacity, I find there's this particular chasm and disconnect we feel between the reality of the world we are forced to experience, and the idealized version of the peaceful world we want to to create.
I want so badly to bridge this gap. Instead of watching it grow larger (as it seems to be doing), I am in deep reflection on the radical ways we can make this bridge smaller, together.
The message I'm hearing over and over from my spirit guides to all of us is:
"What would love do?"
So let's answer that.
Remember it's not hard to love.
Less love never solves anything.
More love is the most powerful protest imaginable.
Being kind and empathetic doesn't cost anything.
Two things can exist at one— joy for yourself and sadness for others and vice versa.
Human beings are dynamic. Most human beings are good and doing what they think is best for other humans. Access that truth.
For those of you who feel relieved and excited, consider that your family members, neighbors, colleagues, and strangers feel fear and grief.
For those of you who feel fear and grief, consider the people who are feeling relief and joy.
It is not threatening your right to your happiness or anger by asking you to mix consideration into your celebrations or outrage. Your cheers and insults are being heard by people who are aching. People you love and respect. The other half of your fellow Americans.
This isn't sports. We are all on the same team.
Your character is being built in these moments.
I could go on and on, but I'll ask you to answer this for yourself. "What would love do"?
Stay curious.
Love, Christina
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