FNL_INSPIRED Vol 2_Spring

REDFeather MIND | BODY | SPIRIT 33 we could determine our attitudes. We were aware that small collective efforts make a big difference and that there might be a higher purpose for all things. We’ve also realized that three squares of toilet paper can go a long way. Now the virus is less present, and as the shops and schools are beginning to reopen we’ve begun asking each other, “Will things go back to the way they were before?” I believe the answer is up to you and me and what we’ll choose for our lives. Nature shows us that we live in cycles of creation and dissolution. What hap- pens in between is somewhat up to us. Maybe what seemed reasonable was the status quo and not fully representative of who we are in truth. Possibly we fell into a lull, an everyday routine, and without realizing it, we lost our footing as we strived to balance between what others wanted for us and our own ideals. The Divine seems to always be testing our balance and strength to see what we’ll lean on, what we’ll agree to, and where we’ll look for the answers we seek. It’s as if Divinity is asking, “Will you believe in yourself and a spiritual source? Will you trust me enough to ask tough questions and act on your intuition, especially when the answers are different than you expect? Do you want help to overcome your fears?” In other words, we need a willingness to grow so that when outer voices challenge, “How can you be sure you’ll make it?” we’ll listen to the inner voice of our soul and spirit, saying, “Leap!” When we leapt recently, we found ourselves in another movement, Black Lives Matter. We’ve seen how, when we stop addressing what scares us, we give up hope of ever creating vital change. We hand over our voice and our power. You and I have choices. Do we listen to fears, and heed their advice to stay comfortable, lose our peace, and give up our creative resourcefulness? Or, do we risk a fall into the cold, dark waters of fear be- cause we’ve vowed to live a full and purposeful life, one that everyone regardless of skin color or background deserves to live? Do we finally claim every person’s Di- vinity by going beyond prejudice? Quite possibly, when we feel immense fear, we may be on the cusp of a great awakening. One where we become an example, a helper, one who reassures oth- ers that the trip across the lake is worth it, even as the waves lap up against the paddleboard and get us wet! Yes, we’ll laugh, cry and worry, but as we trust ourselves and the Divine who always accompanies us, we’ll ad- venture beyond old reactions and stale opinions of how life should be. SHANA LEE GIBSON is a spiritual mentor, inspirational figure, and writer devoted to helping you live your God-given purpose by bringing attention to the still, small voice within you, through Divine Spiritual Inquiry and Guided Meditation. Learn more on her website www.shanaleegibson.com . TLC for the Soul: 33 Inspiring Messages of Comfort Size: 3 15/16” x 5 1/4” x 1/2” | 33 art cards | Binding: box set ISBN: 978-0-7643-5960-6