AIMPOINT: "Continuing On" with Guest Author Pamela Aloia
By guest author Pamela Aloia
The world is an ever-changing place. Existence, as we
have come to know it, can often be viewed and experienced as a day-to-day
process. No matter how comfortable we become, or how prepared we are, things
are always going to change. Change is one of the few things we can always count
on. But what the change will be and how it will affect not only us as
individuals, but the community at large will continue to remain a mystery.
Though many will try and surmise, there is no crystal ball to tell us
otherwise…only time will tell. Be it as it may, we soldier on, making the most
of where we are, what we have, what we are given and unfortunately, what we
have lost.
2021 has brought out many feelings in our world as we
continue to process all that was 2020. With that process has come many
questions which remain unanswered.
This month’s inclusion of AIMPOINT features some encouraging words of inspiration on the “new
norm” from author, teacher, and spiritual counselor, Pamela Aloia.
Continuing
On
I sat outside speaking with my husband the other day,
noting how everyone seems to have slid back into whatever this new normal is
that we’re experiencing. Restaurants and bars are open, concert venues are
holding events, mask mandates are all but gone, (at least at the time of this
writing and provided no other “variances” change that), and many corporations
are requiring people to be physically back in offices.
What I am seeing recently is people just now starting
to allow some of those feelings to come to the surface to be felt and
addressed. Since we feel there is some semblance of stability in place, we are
starting to feel safe enough to address the emotions we didn’t fully feel or
acknowledge previously. And there are a lot of them!
Whether we experienced financial demise, death or
separation from loved ones, political or health shaming, overwork at our jobs,
or other aspects, in addition to the volatile environment of sickness and
helplessness, as a society I can tell you, there are various factors we need to
recognize. There is a full healing stage we must be willing to walk through to
get to the other side without significant side effects, and to keep us on point
for whatever else may come down the pike.
So how do we do that?
We give ourselves permission to acknowledge that we feel what we feel –
whether it is hopeless, depressed, overwhelmed, uninspired, saddened, betrayed,
disappointed, etc. – and taking the time to truly understand and compassionately
express those emotions. We find safe spaces, people, and methods to process all
that we need to, knowing that it will take time.
I, myself, find comfort in meditation, exercise,
sitting in nature, and energy work. Others find comfort in music, art, and
talking with loved ones. We all solicit comfort in varying ways. And we need to
do so regularly as we continue to walk into the normal we’re now creating.
With this approach, our new normal will already have
the overly needed life skills incorporated to help let go of the emotional and
mental consequences of the past couple years. It will instill the confidence
and wherewithal to not only face our futures together gracefully, but also
provide the inspiration to create better lives and opportunities for ourselves
and our communities.
So, if we’re struggling now even when others may not
understand, it’s so important to reach out and talk with others or find
activities that help us move through to a better space. We need to find safe
places to talk about our thoughts and emotions, like a therapist, Reiki
practitioner, or like-minded people so we can carry on with grace and calm.
For more information on Pamela, The Daily Cloak, and other titles,
visit: www.pamelaaloia.com.
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My name is Mick Michaels...I'm an artist, music fan, songwriter, producer, show host, dreamer and guitarist for the traditional Heavy Metal band Corners of Sanctuary. Writing has always been a creative outlet for me; what I couldn't say in speech, I was able to do with the written word. Writing has given me a voice and a way for me to create on a multitude of platforms including music and song, articles, independent screenplays, books and now, artist interviews. The Cosmick View is an opportunity to raise the bar and showcase artists in a positive and inspirational light. For me, it's another out-of-this-world adventure.
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