Humility and moving forward

     The political and socio-economic climate we are living in now is interesting. Many people are still living under rocks, not acknowledging that big movements are going on. Either people have been stirred to being emotionally heated, or they shut down due to being overwhelmed. With what's been happening in places like Charlottesville or in Texas with natural disasters - it's hard to keep your head under a rock. It's easy to feel hopeless in times like this, but what's the point?
     There are many spiritual revolutions happening at this time, and at Eagle Therapies there is a firm belief that what can help support us through this challenging time is our healthy relationship with our mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies. Many people are picking their heads up from the sand, no longer able to ignore and pretend that everything is fine. The first thing people feel is panic, because they realize how disconnected they are. When they begin researching things like stress relief, meditation, and yoga - certain people might feel curious, yet at the same time scared to branch out because they don't want to be the "odd man out". That's why community is important. Go out there and meet people who are doing like minded things. There is definitely support for recovering "consumerists". 
     Talking about spiritual movements, look at what happened with Standing Rock. It started off as an awareness movement of both Indigenous rights as well as  environmental awareness. This isn't the first time the US Government has allowed the desecration of Native lands, but when the Dakota Access Pipeline bulldozed over burial sites and Sundance grounds, Ladonna Brave Bull helped spear head the Sacred Stone camp turned protest camp. It created a large spiritual movement, which brought awareness to the power of prayer, led by the Elders of many First Nations. Yes, many other things tagged along with that movement, but the main point is that the simple act of prayer can have a butterfly effect. It goes back to peaceful protesting, being aware of the situation, and participating in something that's bigger than yourself without becoming overwhelmed. It's not everyone's job to be out in the streets or to travel to foreign places, but it is everyone's job to be aware of and act within their sphere of influence to things that make a difference in this world. Sometimes it's choosing to walk or bike instead of driving. Sometimes it's choosing to buy recycled bags and instead of using the plastic ones. Every step towards progress is a step in the right direction, and it makes a difference.
     It comes down to what you are doing in this world. If you were to die tomorrow, what would people say at your funeral? Are you living your life's purpose, doing what you came here to do? Or, are you aimlessly working a dead-end job with no spiritual fulfillment praying to make it until your next vacation? This is where we begin to feel like we can make a difference in this world. Feel the connection and stop feeling so alone.