Opening or closing in the moment....

by Susie and Otto

Are you opening with love to the people around you, whether it's your partner, other family
members or your co-workers, or are you finding that you are feeling tight, closed and
fearful as you go about your day?

If you find that you are reacting to all the doom and gloom that's in the news--as well as massive
changes that are happening in many people's lives, here are some ideas to help you get
through this period of time with more ease...

1. Take a moment several times a day to turn your attention inward to feel where you
are tight or constricted. Breathe into those areas of your body and relax.

A phrase that we have found to be helpful is as you breathe, silently speak or sing
the words "All is well."

This is not to diminish or sugar-coat what's happening but it's to calm yourself so that
you can have access to a clearer mind and be in a better place to help yourself and
others through these changes.

2. Remember to connect with those you love and those you come in contact with
throughout your day. It might be through listening. It might be simply making eye
contact with someone. It might be remembering why you love someone
and holding that in your heart.

Maybe you and I can't do anything about what's happening around the world but
we can affect what's happening in our world.

Become conscious of where your attention is, what thoughts you are thinking and
your actions.

Constriction cannot help us move through these changes but openness and love can.

We urge you now and always to continually be focusing on how you can be more open,
present and a light of love in the world.

When you do this, we know your relationship and life will work at a much higher level than
if you don't.