The Currents of Restoration

The only storm you can control is the storm within

-Sangmitra

With this ongoing crisis which has shaken up each human to its core we often struggle to maintain peace and calm in the midst these storms. The people have taken onto roles to panic in their unique ways - some think it’s the end of the world, some think it’s nothing and refuse to spare any amount of their seriousness and some people in the grey area think that simple hand washing could save the world. I am not here to tell you which one of you is right or wrong, that is not my job. 

We humans are so obsessed with our mundane little lives that we refuse to see the big picture. The message that is being screamed at you! Reconnecting. Yes the Message here is to Reconnect!

As almost each part of the world is in lockdown and people who have sensibly self-isolated themselves have to deal with one major issue (apart from the fear of the pandemic itself) is to live with themselves.  And meanwhile the Universe is forcing us to Reconnect, dazed and confused we wonder screaming inside – reconnect with what? With you! It is surprising to see the things that come up when you are just with yourself or are forced to be with yourself. And willingly or unwillingly our true self is coming out of the cocoon, our true enlightened self and our true shadow self. My family and I went into deep observation mode as we tried to keep aside our fear and look at the world and we were so happy to see the surge of people ready to help others during these chaos, some were ready to give extra pay to their employees, others decided to bring groceries and essentials for elderly strangers because they can’t go out but there were those too with their ‘shadow’ self was more out to play. Rude, unhelpful and often irritated these people failed to see the unity we must have as humans sharing only humanity as our bond. 

So what is causing these vastly different and often saddening differences and why don’t they see what we do?

As spiritual beings having a human experience we must learn to completely accept ourselves, the dark, the beautiful, the chaotic, the messy all these bits and pieces whether we like them or not and whether or not others like them create a whole, amazing and unique person. And when we are forced to live alone we are also forced to drop the façade we built behaving and being a certain way in front of others. As these layers disperse many of us see the stunning true being – helpful, caring, sensitive, loving and we also see the things that stings us the most our insecurities, weaknesses, resentments. Those who have even an ounce of acceptance and love towards themselves are projecting the qualities that make life better and those who secretly or openly despised themselves and others are projecting that. 

This is why we must reconnect. The humans are having a terrible time as they are hit hard with the realization that no matter how advanced we cannot control everything. The only thing we can control is the chaos within. Sit with yourself and get to know who you are, not what you say you are. Just feel that person within, feel and acknowledge the way it truly wants to live, not governed by anyone, not society, not family, not friends nor those who think they have a right over our way of being. Accept and release the shadow.

Another hit-in-the-face-with-a-brick realization is the shocking fact that the ones we ‘love’ do not resonate with us anymore. Continuous fights, unsatisfying work, unwilling to see each other’s faces are forcing us to see the truth – is this the one I want to continue living with? Is this the work I see myself doing for the rest of my life? No matter how hard you must accept that you cannot be the same with them anymore. Cherish the bond you shared, the laughs you had, the tears you cried and the pranks you played and summon the courage to move on no matter how hard. Life is short and now more than ever, do you really want to live it with fights, anger and regrets?

If the above realization has not happened to you or the fights are limited to simple disagreements you might have to take another course. You have to reconnect with the amazing family, partner, child or friend you have been given. Really get to know them and openly tell them who you are even if they know you completely reminding each other of the amazing things is not a bad thing. It is human nature to take relationships for granted, we must rectify this from time to time. See them with different eyes, be for them the way the majestic Lion family were there for each other in The Lion King.  And keeping in mind the amazing bond you share, is your work in sync with your values and commitment towards your family? If not it’s time for a recourse. 

Many of my friends whom I hadn’t met in years connected with me again and I realized that the once held bitterness, resentments, anger, petty fights and ‘who said what’ was all gone. We only remembered the times of joy and I realized that one of the best times I had were with these beautiful dorks. Do this if you haven’t and remember - only the right ones will appreciate your gesture and others, well, they are dealing with their shadow selves.  

Just like the disconnected human being was forced out of the environment and the Nature began its healing effortlessly we too must restore to our true self.

During this turbulent times do not succumb to fear. Be alert and aware, that’s when your instincts work the most. Do not give in to incessant panicking. Because when you give in to fear you give in to anything. 

I am keeping you and the world in my prayers

Be safe and healthy

Love and Light

Sangmitra