On this Halloween eve, my bedtime is closing in. I’m cozied up on my couch enjoying the silence and glowing light from the newly cut pumpkins we did tonight. Flipping through the channels on TV, I notice all the classic Halloween movies. I can hear my son saying, “That’s snooky” instead of “That’s spooky” earlier this evening. My husband corrects him, and we shoot glances at one another as we both look down and smile. I smile in this moment, thinking about him and his baby sister. I also feel a little twinge in my stomach. It’s because I look at them in all their innocence and smallness, and I just want to protect them forever. The world is a scary place sometimes.
I’m finding myself saying how scary things are right now. I can’t help it. To me, these really are scary times.
Scary Times
Censoring of information regarding serious national events that go unresolved, cases of sexual harassment and abuse growing wild like the horrible fires in California, the political system continually unraveling, and more evidence of the degradation of our population and natural environment. It’s enough to make you want to freeze up and hide away. Everyday, there seems to be something else to cause alarm or make you worry. This is especially true if you’re a mom. You’re paranoid anyway, and then there’s an article about toxins in baby food and basically how every car seat doesn’t work right. And then…you think about your children’s future. You think about how life is going to be for them. You can’t help but use words like “worry” and “scary.”
It Feels Like We Are on the Brink of Something
Every generation has felt like this, but this time it just seems different. Everything seems to be coming to a head in all areas of life. From the weather, to the evil acts of people, to the media and politics, there’s constantly something brewing. People are waking up to the truth when it comes to our health, but that means bad business for a lot of powerful and wealthy people. You can feel the tension rising. So, what will happen? I don’t know; only God does. And if you believe in God, and believe that a reset button might be pushed any second, you have the faith that somehow this whole thing will work out. It will, but while we’re in the thick of things, it’s scary.
How to Be Brave When Things Are Scary
George Orwell said, “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” For reasons I can’t explain, I know I’m supposed to be here to share the truth about wellness with others. From helping people heal their lives, to encouraging others to speak up, I know in my heart that I’m supposed to be doing this. Knowing my purpose is what keeps my courage up, and even when I’m afraid of what could happen, I take comfort in knowing I’m being a part of the solution instead of the problem. I have friends who feel the same way, and it just seems like we are all in the right place at the right time. You might feel the same. So, let those feelings be the thing that carries you; let it be the foundation of your courage.
A Challenge for You
So, in a world that has shown its evil all too often, be the good that other people seek. Be the love for others who haven’t had it. Many times people who can’t love others were not loved themselves. They need you to love them. Be the truth in the midst of lies and propaganda. Extract yourself from the drama on the news, and listen to those who have been there; those who know. When it came to the Las Vegas tragedy, I listened to eyewitnesses on YouTube. That’s all I needed to do to find the truth. Focus on the facts, and keep asking questions. Most of all, when you have something to say, make sure to say it and not just think it. Don’t let your thoughts be trapped in your mind, for they might just help someone who is scared to be brave.
Speaking of which…..
Do You Love to Write, But You’re Scared?
Join me and others on a 30 day writing challenge starting November 1st. Whether you write poetry, short stories, blog posts, or simply love to journal, share your writing to #bestillandwrite, and check out more information here on the Be Still and Write challenge.
Happy Halloween!
From my heart,
Lindsay
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