How do we slow down when the world feels like it’s spinning out of control? It’s so easy to get swept up and carried away by all that’s happening, especially with the urge to know bearing so heavily upon us. Over the past week, I’ve noticed my own compulsive habit of checking my phone has been in overdrive, along with my nervous system. This has me wondering…how are you getting through it all?
Here’s my current recipe for spaciousness. I’d love to hear yours!
1) Music & the Mundane
For days, Radiohead’s How to Disappear Completely was ringing in my ears, like a perfect companion to the angst brewing within my body. Don’t get me wrong – I love Radiohead; it’s actually one of the bands my son and I bond over. But right now? I need something more soul-soothing to keep me from feeling like I’m about to jump out of my skin. So, I did what I always do in times like these: I took a long, hot bath.
One song kept playing in my head, and I knew I needed it. I put The Anusara Prayer by Wah! on repeat, and I haven’t taken it off since. Now, it’s the sacred soundscape of my life. I hear it while I’m doing the dishes, on my walks, even while I work. And the best part? I’m not checking my phone nearly as often, and am finding more moments to breathe through one feeling at a time, as I go about the tasks of the day.
2) Create Spaciousness
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the words of Virginia Rosenberg, an astrologer I’ve followed for years. She’s been sharing her experiences of rebuilding life after Hurricane Helene tore through her community. What stands out in her words is a deep gratitude for being able to tend to the most basic of human needs. The sacredness of meeting our essential needs rises to the surface in her reflections, and it resonates so deeply in my own life right now.
Between repeating the mantra and focusing on these ‘little things,’ I find that the ‘big, scary things’ have less of a hold on me. This grounding is essential, especially for those of us who feel part of an ongoing movement to be a force for love in the world. In creating this spaciousness, we let go of what isn’t essential, making room for the quiet resilience that brings us back to what truly matters.
3) Listen For the Next Right Step
Spaciousness is an invitation to inner clarity, creating the conditions to hear that quiet whisper revealing the next right step. I try to approach each decision with this inner guidance, listening deeply for what truly nourishes me. Sometimes, it’s as simple as stepping away from the screen to rest, take a walk, or ask my partner for a hug.
Whatever that step may be, each choice becomes a practice in aligned action toward a world that feels safe for all beings. By prioritizing actions that reflect my values AND my ability to examine them, I find I am more consistently and reliably available to contribute to this vision in ways that are both grounded and purposeful.
Cultivating Connection and Love
So, as we each move through these times, I offer this reflection: let us remember the power of simple, intentional moments, with spaciousness as our guide. By focusing on aligned actions that reflect our values AND an openness to examine them, we can each contribute to a world that feels safe, kind, and connected.
Wherever we are, whatever our experiences, may we each cultivate love, compassion, and presence for ourselves and each other. In doing so, we create a field of connection that offers the love and grace the world so needs right now.
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