I AM Connected

I have not always been able to confidently say "I am connected". The concept of being and feeling connected has created conflicting emotions and turmoil for me in the past. As I look back, I understand now how my brain health played a big role in my ability to feel connected. 

Even with my understanding and acceptance of our connection within the universe, there were times when I had a difficult time applying it to myself. This created an internal battle within causing me to feel out of place or disconnected from everyone around me. I even wondered if I might actually be an alien being from an alternate universe. The extreme degree to which I felt separate was overwhelming at times.

Thankfully this feeling has long since been resolved. Even as I write this though, I am reminded how easily it is to fall back into those same negative feelings. My brain health requires regular care and exercise to help overcome its pattern of anxiety and depression. And Kung Fu assists me in this. Kung Fu has been more than I ever could have imagined and has provided me with the most surprising assortment of tools and support to help me work on improving my brain health. 

Connections are amazing and everywhere. I know that consistently eating healthy translates to more energy, better sleep, and improved overall health. Injuries or chronic issues within my body can cause the supporting muscle groups to compensate and become sore as well, creating a snowball effect if not addressed. Being connected requires that I stop being a passive participant and become an active, caring participant in life.

The choices I make in any given moment have huge potential to create positive ripples or negative ripples. Not seeing the immediate connections and results does not mean that there isn't a hive of activity taking place below the surface. I am developing not only increased awareness of connections, but also the willingness, drive and consistency to follow through.

Yes, I am connected! I am connected to each and every living being on the planet and throughout the universe. Every action I take, every thought I have creates energy which ripples through my body, mind and spirit and out into the universe. And I am responsible for those thoughts and actions, recognizing that they not only affect me but others as well.

“We are all connected; to each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically. We are not figuratively, but literally stardust.” ~ Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Michele Ward