Hello dear souls out there

Again and again I read or hear posts on social media in which coaches, life coaches, yoga teachers (I hope this is gender correct, otherwise I apologize) offer their help to stay grounded, to meditate, to keep the frequency high etc. etc. in this chaos that prevails in the world. This is a wonderful offer, because in times of war, viruses threatening to wipe out humanity and who knows what other dangers are lurking, people who support others are needed more than ever.

Personally, I'm keeping a very low profile at the moment. Not because I don't want to help. But anyone who needs me will find me at the right time.

However, statements such as "the chaos of the world", "terrible times", "dark times" etc. etc. trigger me every time because I wonder if something is wrong with me because I don't feel panic. No, on the contrary, I am calm, happy and content.

Of course I know that there is a war in Ukraine. But I also know that people are dying, being exploited, killed or tortured in many other places in the world right now. The fact that - while the whole world is spellbound and shocked by the war in Ukraine - people are still starving and their lives are in danger seems to have been completely forgotten. All the aid organizations that are desperately trying to alleviate the misery in the Third World with appeals for donations will probably have even less at their disposal this year. But that's politics. It's not about saving people, it's all about power. And anyone who hasn't seen through this game yet can sit in their living room and continue to listen to all the tall tales they serve us for dessert. I don't need to list everything here, although it might not be such a bad idea to shift our perspective a little.

So what am I doing? Or rather, what am I not doing? I don't watch the news or read newspapers. I want to wash my brain myself and not leave it to the media. I want to see what I actually see with my own eyes and not what I SHOULD see. Because the timing is important for those in power, WHEN WE SHOULD SEE WHAT. I know that many will cry out now: You're naive, you can't close your eyes, you have to know what's going on in the world, conspiracy theorists and so on and so forth. But I can live with that.

I am not naive. I don't close my heart to my fellow human beings. BUT: if I spend the whole day eating the gruel that is put in front of me and become depressed, bad-tempered, maybe even aggressive, then I'll ask you honestly: Does that end the war, the hunger, the suffering? Is it not the case that I am fueling all of this because I am giving my full attention to what I am being served?

It's difficult to put into words how I really feel. But maybe that's not so important. The thought that is allowed to haunt my mind unhindered is the following Sanskrit mantra:

Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu - May all beings experience happiness and harmony.

I'm sitting here at my laptop, looking out of the window and seeing pastures, forest, blue sky and sun. Music from my playlist is playing in the background. In a little while, I will go out with my dogs, roam through the woods, breathe the fresh air into my lungs and be grateful for my time here on earth. Grateful to live my life myself instead of letting others live it for me.

My heart is open and I am here. When the day comes that people have to flee and need a roof over their heads, I will be here to welcome them with open arms. That's what makes sense and what we can do. Only someone with a clear mind and an open heart can help when help is needed.

Sincerely

Your Ilvy