Chris Oldham  

Over the last six months and more, we have all been feeling the push-pull of the huge forces operating in our world during these times. This is true at many levels.

For some, it can be the sudden awareness that there is more to our own minds, bodies and spirits than we ever considered before--sparking the need to dig deeper and discover the truth of who we really are. The process of self-empowerment has begun, and people are looking for guidance from those who have already been down the path of "awakening"--and for compatriots to share in the wonder of it all.

For others, it is a shift in their physical worlds--financial strains, job loss, home loss, etc.--that is taking people out of their "comfort zones" and prodding them to start looking within and evaluating their lives in different terms.

In both cases, the external measures of happiness are falling away, and we start to think differently about the true nature of happiness. Where does the kind of joy that no one or no circumstance can take from us reside? Is it possible to feel good no matter what? How do we get there when we are surrounded by upheaval and stress and the continuous onslaught of negativity in the media, and from those around us?

You can start with three things:

1) Turn off the TV--at the very least stop watching or reading the "news". It won't change what you're going through, but it WILL change how you feel about it--AND leave you with more strength to deal with it. Focusing on everyone else's bad news drains our energy and doesn't help them.

2) HAVE FUN and LAUGH!! The best way to make things better for the world is to make them better one person at a time. That means you! When you start looking within to find the true source of your joy (family, friends, a service or activity that you love, nature, etc.), which is the true source of your strength, everyone around you benefits from the light you send out.

3) Meditate to develop and strengthen your relationship with and awareness of your Inner Self--that part of you that is connected to the ALL. Open up a dialog with your Higher Self, asking for direction--it will come.

I have been given the gift of an Empowerment Blessing from the Angels--and the ability to transfer it to others. It is the foundation for at least three of my workshops and programs. It clears the path to your Higher Self, and helps you to see and act upon those things that are in your best interest--that serve your Highest Good--and to gently move away from those that don't. It will make the tough decisions you may have been avoiding much clearer and easier to make--I have seen it work wonders for many, including myself! If you are interested in receiving this blessing, learn more at: http://www.lumin-essence.net/lifelights.html.

This is my prayer for all of you today:

There are many today who are feeling lost and confused--for you I pray that you receive clarity and the strength to follow your vision.

For those enduring the stresses and fears of huge change in your lives--I pray that you see the blessings in disguise and open yourself to joyous possibilities.

And for the new seekers on the path, I pray that you keep your canoe pointed downstream, put away the oars and enjoy the ride--you will find more of us around every bend!

Waves and waves of love, balance, clarity and strength go out from my heart to yours, to BE the calm in the center of the storm.

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Blessings of the Angels to you all!
Chris