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I am posting this letter from author, Dr. Christianne Northrup again so that anyone wishing to see it in the archives may find it. It is really good!
Love, Lois
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Dear Friends,
The fear and anxiety caused by the possibility of war are the
biggest health challenges we face right now. As a physician, I know
full well that emotions such as fear and anger impede the healing
process and, if held long enough, actually lock us into a vicious
cycle that produces more pain, more fear, and more anxiety. This can
wreak havoc on our minds, bodies, and spirits. But this doesn't have
to be the case. \There are very specific things each of us can do
right now to help prevent war and at the same time create peace in
our bodies, minds, and spirits. I was strongly reminded of this week.
Both of my daughters called from their respective colleges with
concerns and worries about what they've heard on the news about a
possible terrorist attack. One wanted to know what I thought about
stockpiling cash, water, and canned goods. Her roommate's mother had
sent them warnings. The other daughter wanted to know if I thought it
was safe for her to go to NYC this weekend. I told them to go about
their lives as usual, while paying attention to their inner guidance.
I reassured them that they each had access to guidance from within
that would lead them in the right direction if they paid attention. I
also gave them a way to think about the current global situation that
leads to healing and peace, not further conflict, and shared with
them my unshakable belief that each of us has the power, through our
thoughts and emotions,
1. Use your thoughts wisely. Understand their power. Thoughts have a
tendency to become their physical equivalent. This is one of the
fundamental laws of the universe. Another one is the law of
attraction, which states that "like attracts like." Because it is
consciousness that creates reality, the kind of consciousness you
hold-your vibration-actually creates the kind of life you're living.
It's impossible to create peace and harmony if you're pushing up
against a war.
It's impossible to create peace and harmony if you're condemning
George Bush, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, etc. You don't have to agree
with them, but realize that you'll be contributing to the energy that
creates war if you assume an "embattled" mentality concerning them.
The split in our nation right now about war is actually creating more
of the energy of war. It's not possible to "fight" for peace without
creating war.
2. To create peace, you have to be peaceful. The only way to stop war
is to start from within yourself. You must do personal disarmament.
The only way to get and stay peaceful is to concentrate on what
brings you peace and resist the downward spiral of negative emotions
that blames others for your lack of peace.
Remember, that to which you give your attention expands.
Although there is no denying that we're in a perilous and frightening
position right now, that doesn't mean we are powerless to change it.
But the only way to do so is by changing your thoughts and emotions
from those of anger, hatred, and fear to those associated with
compassion and peace.
Spend 30 seconds several times a day creating a "virtual" reality
of what peace would look and feel like. Imagine that it's a year from
now and the economy is flourishing. George Bush is radiantly healthy;
the governments of the free world are all cooperating to ensure
global harmony and peace. And Saddam and Bin Laden and their
influence have disappeared from the planet. Imagine all our soldiers
back home and reunited with their families.
Imagine a global village in which all of us can travel freely
and joyously and with understanding and acceptance of each other's
cultures. When thinking about Iraq or North Korea, imagine the women
and children. Send your energy and compassion to them. Don't try to
change the men of these countries. In fact, don't even give them any
thought lest you energize them. Withdraw your energy from them so
that you will no longer be "feeding" them.
Dozens of studies have documented the fact that our thoughts can
and do affect others in profound and measurable ways. When a critical
mass of individuals (1 percent of the population) was brought
together to practice Transcendental Meditation in various areas of
the world, for example, there was a measurable decrease in the number
of violent crimes, suicides, terrorist attacks, and even
international conflicts worldwide. (Orme-Johnson, et al. (1988).
International Peace Project in the Middle East: The effect of the
Maharishi technology on the unified field. Journal of Conflict
Resolution, vol. 32, (4), pp. 776-812.) There are also over 180
studies that have documented the positive effect of prayer on
everything from other humans to yeast cells.
3. Imagine all the angels and non-physical beings who are
working on the other side to protect and uplift all of us. Know that
they can only do their work in an atmosphere of compassion, not
condemnation. The energy of condemnation will prevent them from
connecting with the hearts of those who most need their inspiration
and love.
4. Avoid watching the news and reading the newspapers(I would
suggest watching enough to know what is going on in the world, but
only if you can keep from giving emotion to it. Kathryn). Headlines
are designed to keep you afraid and disempowered so that you will buy
more papers or watch more TV. Then you get "hooked" on the news
because you're waiting for some official "guidance" that will keep
you safe and secure. This simply can't happen, because it's not the
way the media is set up. The media is designed to get you riled up,
so that you remain tuned in to the "chain of pain."
The only lasting safety and security come from the peace that you
create within yourself. What's safe for one person will be dangerous
for another. Remember all the hundreds of stories from September 11,
about the people who were supposed to be at the World Trade Center
but, for hundreds of different reasons, simply weren't there that
day. Tune in to how you are feeling when you've severed the influence
of the mass media. This will give you the guidance you're seeking.
5. Finally, know that when you are tuned into your heart, your
Inner Wisdom, and God, then your energy lightens up and your
vibration literally changes. You become a beacon of light and peace.
You become an uplifter and a peacemaker. There's an old saying, "The
rising tide lifts all boats. But it won't raise a stone." Stop
looking at and thinking about the stones. J
Join me in raising the tide. And remember the words of the great
M. K. Gandhi, "When in despair, I remember that all through history
the way of truth and love has always won; there have been tyrants and
murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end
they always fall."
Warmly,
Christiane Northrup, M.D.
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