Honouring our pain.

Amidst the ecological and societal crises, let us find the strength to rise above. By shining light on our sadness, fear, hatred, grief and anger, we diminish their hold on us and pave the way for a brighter future. Honouring our pain follows gratitude in the Work that Reconnects.

I voice my truth.

The following sentence starters invite us to honour our pain:

•   Looking towards the future my concerns are…

I let my life speak.

The mantra "Let your life speak" reminds you that we co-create by holding a vision for a better world and embodying that vision through action! You can honour your pain by,

• Today: Being vulnerable is hard work, good job!

• Tomorrow: Reflect on which lies you tell yourself and others to remain comfortable.

• This week: Meditate on the interconnected self. Where do you stop and the next person begin?

• This month: List out 20 issues that you are concerned about. What is the outcome that you wish for?

• This year: Invite yourself to a different table (engage in conversations with communities you would not typically consider yourself part of).

Move yourself forward, with purpose, …

Accepting and embracing our emotions allows us to mindfully transform and transmute them without being overwhelmed. As we integrate past traumas, we become stronger and more resilient. Through pain, we gain deep insights into our desires, fears, and what drives us.

Let's move as many, like one.

Recognising shared trauma, loss, and grief cultivates empathy and compassion; when we can see ourselves as the victim, the villain, and the hero, we can share in the responsibility of justice, healing, and restoration.

The mindset shift.

Through clear perception, we are moved towards meaningful action.

The consciousness shift

The ideas from great traditions and enlightened thinkers encourage us to change our consciousness. Do any of these ideas resonate with what is happening in your consciousness?

• “Suffering presents us with a challenge, to find our goals and purpose in our lives that make even the worst situation worth living through.” ― Viktor E. Frankl

• “Without suffering, there’s no happiness. So we shouldn’t discriminate against the mud. We must learn how to embrace and cradle our own suffering and the suffering of the world, with a lot of tenderness.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh

• ‘Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.’ ― James Baldwin

• Courage grows though as we experience the concern of others touching us where we feel the pain most deeply. Compassionate listening involves the total engagement of the heart. It is through strength and grace that we are enabled to achieve trust and spiritual intimacy ― QFAP 2.90