Thriving Amid a World in Chaos

by Julianne Kulosa

Julianne is a Spiritual Intuitive and Ascension Guide, empowering others to live a life of miracles and magic through trusting the power of love.

You probably have heard the saying, “If you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention.”  Some say this statement came about in the 1960’s.  So how are you feeling these days?  Are you frustrated, angry, outraged, apathetic, confused, depressed, grieving or just coping by occupying your time with important things like shopping, videos and social media updates?
 
When it comes to mainstream news, I’m more interested in how people react to it than the news itself.  This is because I’ve come to a point where I know there is always an agenda, and I’d rather be aware of it and live by my own than get sucked into another’s agenda unaware. 
 
The latest buzz seems to be around black men getting shot by police, and police getting shot by black men.  I’m sure you probably have a strong opinion about this.  The question is, does your opinion come with strong emotions, like outrage?
 
After starting to write this blog, this particular buzz came up in a  conversation with my 20-year old son.  His anger and sorrow was palpable, specifically regarding racism and his lack of ability to ever really experience how greatly it effects black men, given he’s a white male.  I flashed back to the days that I became acutely aware of the insidious nature of racism, including my own (still there in writing this – my fear of offending – dare I say “black”?  Is that PC?).  I realized that outrage is a natural part of the experience of waking up to any unnecessary injustice or suffering that has been happening on this planet for centuries in one way or another.
 
I’m not here to tell you not to react to any crisis occurring.  However, in order for true change to occur in a world in crisis, it is clear that new ways of thinking, being, perceiving and acting are necessary now.  There’s no going back to the “good old days” or  “normal” if you’ve chosen a path of spiritual awakening. 
 
While the issues and shift in reality at hand has been talked about for decades, more and more are waking up to seeing and admitting this shift afoot.  How are you to thrive amid the breakdown of reality and all the upsurge of intensity, for good or for bad, occurring around you?
 
It’s important to understand the power of our hearts.  In the 1990’s, the HeartMath Institute discovered that the heart is a “second brain”, containing its own intelligence.  Accessing the intelligence of the heart answers the deepest questions, such as “Why am I here,” and “Who am I?”
 
The heart also emits the most powerful electromagnetic field in the body.  Furthermore, the magnetic field of the heart affects and is affected by the magnetic field of the earth as well as other humans.
 
We’ll come back to the heart in a moment.  In the 1980’s, with the key works of scientists like David Bohm and Stanislov Grof, science began to support the theory of a holographic universe. 
 
The idea of a holographic universe means basically that our reality is a projected illusion, existing only in our perception.  Grof compared the mind to a holodeck, like the one you saw in Star Trek.  You can also think of it like a movie projector.  Light is sent out from the projector, meaning nothing to us if we look back in the movie theater toward the projector room.  Without a screen for the light to go onto, the light would simply extend out into space.  Instead, it goes onto a movie screen, where we experience the movie. 
 
We are the projector, the light, the screen, and the theater where we sit.  The movie changes depending on the use of our senses, the choice of light used, and our expectations of the movie we are watching based on our past experiences.
 
Depending on our choice of perception and state of consciousness at any given time, we will have a very different experience.  For example, you could go to a serene and beautiful lake, basking in the beauty and relaxation of nature.  The lake could feel calming and refreshing, whisking away all your cares.  You might even see the fairies and water sprites fluttering about.  If you have a fear around lakes, such as of drowning, stepping on that mucky stuff below, or from scary movies with evil things lurking beneath the surface (ok, maybe you don’t have that crazy fear – but I do, ha!), then you’ll have a very different experience. 
 
It doesn’t matter if your experience matches anyone else’s, whether in response to something happening in the greater world or your personal life.  What matters is that you know you have the power to not only shift your experience, but influence others and the world itself.
 
The power of the heart holds the key to shifting, and thriving, through anything occurring in our reality.  Furthermore, we can step up our positive contribution to a world in chaos.  Do you want to add your outrage, helplessness or anxiety to the world, or add peacefulness, cooperation and unconditional love? 
 
The research, such as from HeartMath and Lynn McTaggart, shows us that we can and do affect the world at large.  In fact, when we get together with others and come into the space of the heart, a synergy occurs, meaning that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.  We affect the magnetics of the earth more as a group than we can as individuals.  McTaggart’s intention experiments show the power of group intention, such as decreasing violence in a specific geographic location.  These experiments utilized heart-based emotions and intentions.
 
Coming into the heart and creating a state of heart coherence, meaning balanced and smooth heart-rhythm patterns, is an easy and quick practice that you can do anytime.
 
Creating Heart Connection and Coherence
1. Physically touch your heart with your hand or fingers.  When you touch your heart, the brain’s attention goes to that area.
 
2.  Slow your breathing down.  This signals a relaxation response, as breathing is slower in situations where you feel safe and relaxed.
 
3.  Think about something that you feel appreciative for, grateful for, or deeply love and care about. 
 
From this space, you are now sending this vibration, electromagnetic frequency, and holographic perception of reality out to your loved ones, the global community, and the earth itself.  
 
From the space of the heart, intuition is heightened and you can find new understanding regarding any situation.  Following the guidance and intelligence of the heart provides new insights and solutions. 
 
Instead of remaining outraged when we pay attention, we can choose to take powerful action that transforms our world by being honest about our feelings, and then access the compassion, unconditional love, neutrality and true care that resides in our hearts.  By being willing to harness the power of the heart, we can thrive even amid life’s greatest challenges.