There’s so much going on in this world today, it’s difficult to know where to begin. Each day, we witness the calamities of this earth – both natural and by human hand. War, poverty…political dissent. Even our oceans, representing the very life force of this planet, are now riddled with waste. Contaminated beyond recognition.

And, our response given the criticality of these events? To build walls, reinforce our borders and fine those responsible.

But, do these actions speak to the source of our troubles? And, more importantly – do they help to offset the severity of our ‘crime’?

Sadly, this analogy extends to the circumstances of our life; the actions we take serving to cover the deeper work yet to be done.

Our initial reaction is to blame; to determine a fault outside of our own. We may deflect, defer – or cower when pressed. But in the end, it is only through our actions that we may ultimately begin to heal and grow.

The earth is just one of our many mirrors – the patterns of mind offering their influence.

What we see, in many cases, is what we project. And, the ancillary to that which we believe to be image. “How could *they* let this happen?” we might ask, as responsibility hangs delicately in balance.

Perhaps, it’s just too big to touch what lies beneath?

There is a saying: we are triggered by that ‘work yet to be done’. That single realization helps to forge new pathways of understanding; shifting the vast burden and anomalies of this earth, safely between these two hands. The same hands which steadfastly cling are also the ones which ultimately let go.

Think about that today, my friends – as you see, touch, breathe in and engage the true source of this human experience.

In peace…

Namaste ❤️