Our world is on the cusp of change.
The Earth’s energy is shifting and lifting as
we collectively raise our vibration to transition into a new age. The Age of Aquarius
is expected to usher in peace, inner growth, harmony, and great love.
Yet humanity is still plagued with conflict and
division. Around the world, deep divisions occur related to politics,
healthcare, religion, cultures, work, and many other aspects of our lives, making
us wonder how we can shift to a time of peace and harmony when there is so
much discord.
In his fable, “Four Oxen and the Lion,” Greek
storyteller Aesop states, “United we stand, divided we fall.” This
wisdom is as true today as when it was written in the mid-6th
century BC.
“We must learn to live together as brothers
and sisters or perish together as fools.”—Martin Luther King Jr.
My beautiful mother passed away last September.
She was a role model in so many ways, including how she didn’t judge others and
the way she could find goodness in everyone.
One of Mom’s favorite questions was, “What’s it
matter?” By posing this question, she helped us put any situation into
perspective.
Over the years, this question made me pause and
contemplate before getting wrapped up in irritation or frustration over what
was often something trivial.
I began asking myself whether the situation at
hand would matter in a week, a month, or a year. Most of the time, the answer
was a resounding “no.” With that wisdom, it was easier to move forward instead
of getting caught up in drama and distress.
In our society, we’ve been taught to hold
strongly to our beliefs, which can be a positive, yet it can also be a
detriment.
We are all unique, and because of this, we have
different approaches, styles, and preferences. What if instead of digging our
heels in and focusing on our differences, we attempted to consider other
perspectives? If we take this a step further and reflect on what we truly want,
we can find common ground.
Deep down, we all want the same things—love, kindness,
joy, peace, ease, grace, etc. It’s the approach—how we get there—where we
differ.
There are so many different ways to solve any given
issue. Considering this, why not allow others the space to try their approach
and see what happens? Or we could join forces, brainstorm together, and develop
a creative, enhanced idea or solution.
As we move into a new year and a new age, I
invite you to join me in reflecting on my mother’s wisdom, “What’s it matter?” Instead
of focusing on our differences, let’s rally around our common values and desires
(peace, love, kindness, joy, etc.) and create the world we want by nurturing
and expanding these inner qualities and reflecting them into our outer
world.
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