I didn’t want to write about the subject of the Haiti earthquake and about all of the suffering that people were experiencing from the comfort of my home, from the comfort of America. What would I have to contribute? But something inside is urging and inspiring me to write a post about it.
I remember being a child at my aunt, Dede’s funeral and my sisters and I were laughing in church. I remember feeling guilty for laughing because it was supposed to be sad. All of the adults were somber. I chalked it up to a nervous laugh. But as I reflect upon it now I’m not so sure. Perhaps it was my child-like knowing that wanted to help the situation. Maybe I wanted to connect with my Inner Being who saw Dede totally with God or something.
Have you every been around a family crisis or death? Were there children around? Do you remember how you felt looking at the lightness that those children brought to the situation? Can you remember how it felt to distract yourself for a few minutes from all of that sadness?
Major events in the world like the Haiti earthquake that take so many people’s lives, leave thousands of people suffering and homeless is so confusing. So many emotions come up of sadness, anger, guilt and powerlessness. As humans it is natural and important to feel compassion and sadness for others in such turmoil.
But what happens when the world comes together in those emotions? What happens when masses of people hang out in the energy of fear for a long time? I imagine the Law of Attraction takes over, for that’s what it does… responds to the energies we put out into the universe.
There’s no wonder why it feels so yucky.
The next time you see the devastation of the Haiti earthquake being talked about on Fox news or CNN take a breath and close your eyes. Ask your Inner Being how this feels. Check in with your inner guidance system.
I bet if it doesn’t feel good when you focus on the devastation and watch images over and over again of the suffering, then it is an indication from your higher self. I believe it is your inner wisdom telling you God doesn’t see it this way.
I think we have become a culture where we let media and popular thinking become our inner guidance. It tells us how we are supposed to think and feel. It tells us we are supposed to cry at funerals and get depressed in devastation. It’s the politically correct thing to do. If we don’t, then something is wrong with us. We are insensitive. We are heartless.
I actually think it’s just the opposite.
I think it’s irresponsible and almost selfish to dwell in sadness. I think it contributes to the problem.
Why? Because when we are hanging out in those low vibrational emotions we are disconnected from our Inner Being. We are disconnected from love. And from that disconnected state, how can we contribute to the healing?
Abraham-Hicks describes unconditional love as… regardless of the conditions, we remain connected to the love that we are. It is feeling good, feeling the love that we are, regardless of what event, tragedy, or horrific thing is going on around us.
And how do we get into that state of love? We look around for anything that can make us feel good. We look for any excuse to feel good.
So what can help us feel good now?
Have you texted “Haiti” to 90999 (Red Cross) yet? Now that feels really good, huh? Knowing that there is a mass of people that can so easily and effortlessly chip in is pretty freaking cool. Money is energy. When we put our energy into healing efforts it feels good.
Or you can text the word “HAITI” to 52000 to automatically give $10 to The Salvation Army’s relief efforts.
Imagine how it would feel to hold a prayer in your heart for those in Haiti that is of their recovery and health, as if it has already happened. This is different than “praying for” them in a way that “asks” for their healing. Instead it is praying in joy and gratitude for the healing that has already happened in your mind. How does that feel?
I’ve been fortunate to know many people who have experienced tragedy and triumph of the tornado that wiped out Greensburg, Kansas. That story feels really good.
And of course there’s always the chance to look into a child’s eyes and feel instant love.
What do you think? I’d love to hear your suggestions and comments about all of this. Any advice of how we can feel good would be so appreciated.
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Your money will go the farthest donating to the Salvation Army.
The top CEO at Red Cross pulled down a $651,957 salary plus benefits in 2003.
According to Forbes, United Way's top executive made $629,950 plus benefits in 2004.
god only knows what the salaries are today.
At the same time, Todd Bassett of the Salvation Army is paid $175,000.
The Red Cross and United Way are chalked with excess bureaucracy and tremendous overhead.
The same can't be said of the Salvation Army. That's why I donated here
Text to Donate: text the word “HAITI” to 52000 to automatically give $10 to The Salvation Army’s relief efforts.
The Salvation Army
Great info Chris, thanks for that feedback. I'll be sure to text to salvation army now too. Appreciate it!
I love you so much Sue! You expressed my feelings about Haiti perfectly!
Awww! Thanks Debbie.
Great post Sue, a fresh perspective of the Haiti tragedy is very much needed. I agree with you that there is only so much dwelling on the sadness that you can do but then you have to move on to more positive things, otherwise how can you do anything to help? You can't let the sadness take away your own power and appreciation for all the wonderful things in the universe.
Sue, I appreciate the compassion you felt when you learned of this tragedy and the action you have taken to draw attention to this situation. Taking action to alleviate the problem is definitely a healthier way to respond to a difficulty than getting all depressed. Certainly we should share the sorrows of others and accept their grief as very legitimate. But it is also our responsibility to do what we can to lift them up. If we allow ourselves to despair, how can we offer the hope and encouragement they need so much? We can make a tangible difference, and that's something to feel good about.
Great post Sue, a fresh perspective of the Haiti tragedy is very much needed. I agree with you that there is only so much dwelling on the sadness that you can do but then you have to move on to more positive things, otherwise how can you do anything to help? You can't let the sadness take away your own power and appreciation for all the wonderful things in the universe.
Sue, I appreciate the compassion you felt when you learned of this tragedy and the action you have taken to draw attention to this situation. Taking action to alleviate the problem is definitely a healthier way to respond to a difficulty than getting all depressed. Certainly we should share the sorrows of others and accept their grief as very legitimate. But it is also our responsibility to do what we can to lift them up. If we allow ourselves to despair, how can we offer the hope and encouragement they need so much? We can make a tangible difference, and that's something to feel good about.
describe the immigrants of haiti and how they live and how they influence the haitian culture….
It is an interesting country with it's own culture and history. Political unrest and poverty makes it some what dangerous for tourist but it is worth a look as part of a guided tour.
Mr. Robertson speaks before thinking too often. Based on his monolithic view of Christianity we ought to see Utah taken in by a sinkhole because of Mormonism.
Directions say you can hear Pat Robinson talk trash about Haiti “6 minutes into” the video. But the video is less than 5 minutes long! This news outlet is really lame.
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