Having
a sense of purpose, something that keeps you
focused, is like have a compass. Without a
purpose, especially during chaotic events, we
tend to drift and wander and accomplish little.
With a purpose things seems to fall into
place.
What
is your purpose? Do you have a natural urge to
organize; to stimulate; to enable; to refine; to
elevate; to liberate; to inform; to help . . .
Cultivate
that inner drive. It'll fortify you and those
around you in challenging times as well as
favorable ones.
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PREPARING
. . . FROM THE INSIDE
OUT
Having the means
to survive crisis is a more complex issue than
knowing how
much food is
enough.
It's more than how
much water is
enough
and more than stocking
fuel.
Really surviving crisis, beyond simply keeping
your body alive and whole, means taking measures
to thrive in the midst of adversity. 'Spiritual'
practices that center that soft, vulnerable,
tender spot in your gut are nourishing any time,
even during 'normal' life.
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The Inner Sanctuary
Develop some
kind of daily private time. Remove yourself from
noise and activity. Sit or lie quietly and free
your mind of internal garble.
The point is to
create a kind of ritual that connects you with
your inner voice. You don't need a particular
belief system to benefit from calming your
insides for 20 minutes a day. What's important
is to connect with your sense of being a
significant spark in the grand plans and
workings of the Universe. Keeping the energy
lines between yourself and a Higher Power
(whatever you conceive that to be) open is
effective for maintaining
an attitude
that supports your life.
Once you've
established this private quiet time for a while
(Believe me. It's no small task) and can
actually enjoy the respite from regular life,
your sanctuary will become a source of renewal.
You can even get answers to your life questions
and come away from your quiet time feeling
refreshed, confident and buoyant.
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