Finding Comfort During Uncertain Times

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There’s no doubt about it -- COVID-19 has brought more widespread turmoil into our world than I’ve ever seen. Unless you’re a self-sufficient hermit living an unplugged lifestyle, you can’t get away from the news about what to do, what not to do, the effects, the graphs, the new rules, the fear, anguish, and anxiety. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You’ve been hearing me tell you repeatedly that you are going to bring into your experience the essence of your focus. Now what? You can’t get away from this negativity -- not without burying your head in the sand. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We are essentially living at effect. Something outside of ourselves is determining our circumstances. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">if you’re a highly suggestible person like me, watch how much goes in. Of course, you need to be informed, but don’t feed the fear all day long. Exercise restraint around how much you let in.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recognize that you’re at effect and out of balance. When that happens, there’s tension in the body, begging for some certainty, belonging, safety...for the sense that “everything is going to be okay.” </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>So comfort is a top priority.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When you’re looking for comfort, be judicious. You want to indulge in an activity that is going to make you feel better on the other side -- not worse! </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some of us have a history of finding comfort in unhealthy ways -- like eating unhealthy foods, smoking, drinking, etc. Those old neural patterns are still there. So watch out for falling into old patterns. Seek comfort from sources that will actually feel good after you’ve indulged in them. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You could…</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Read a book</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400