For Those in Radical Shift

(Written August, 2005)


I am so filled up and spilling over right now (from a lecture I heard this morning) that I absolutely have to share the wealth--and I know there are plenty of people here who may benefit.

This is a powerful time--not just in this community, but everywhere. Despite what goes on in world events, I am seeing a heightening of awareness and a spike in spirituality (whatever that is to each person)...and more and more people making difficult journeys from the mundane and safe to moving outside the comfort zone and becoming more and more their authentic selves. It's not just a choice anymore, it's necessary for economic AND spiritual survival and evolution of one's soul.

So in this lecture, the woman (who is not only a spiritual author but a biologist) was explaining that in the chrysalis stage, a caterpillar completely melts down, becomes genetic soup, and grows a new DNA in order to form the butterfly that will later break out and fly.

The words of an 80s pop song (pretty deep and wise, though, for pop) come to mind:

We’re not scared to lose it all
Security throw through the wall
Future dreams we have to realize
A thousand skeptic hands
Won’t keep us from the things we plan
Unless we’re clinging to the things we prize

And do you feel scared - I do
But I won’t stop and falter
And if we throw it all away
Things can only get better

Treating today as though it was
the last, the final show
Get to sixty and feel no regret
It may take a little time
A lonely path, an uphill climb
Success or failure will not alter it

And do you feel scared...etc..

The whole idea of burning down life as you know it, to allow the change to happen, is so powerful. And you know what rises from the flames, right? I know I've been a phoenix more than once in my life, and I have always been satisfied with the results. Always.

But it's frightening. To the point of nausea, to the point of curling up in the fetal position and wanting to die. The uncertainty forces us to rely on something that can start to waiver in a heartbeat, if we let fear take over and wrestle our faith to the ground.

Remember when some parents or doctors would lie to the child and say, "Don't worry, this shot won't hurt”? Well I'm here to tell you that yes; this shot is going to hurt like hell. Maybe even for the next week. But it will bring healing and change that will be well worth the pain.

So....to those who are orchestrating radical changes in their lives, I want you to know that I am already thinking of you, sending you the warmest, most encouraging thoughts, hoping for your highest good, and knowing that you are not just helping to change your own lives and dreams--but working toward healing the planet. Because a billion contented and fulfilled hearts = peace and unity.

We are all in this together.