5 Ways To Navigate the US Election

With just 99 days until the US election, 

Many of us are seeking a path that is both whole and heart-centered. 

Here are five ways for how to navigate with purpose and meaning:

1/ Align with the Bigger Picture

Life unfolds in cycles, and each season brings its unique lessons. 

Despite the ups and downs, remember that the broader journey is always oriented toward Light. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."

View this election season through the lens of this larger arc. 

Recognize that every phase - order, disorder, and reorder - is part of a greater pattern. Even the coldest winters eventually turn to spring.

Approach this time with patience and curiosity: “What is this here to teach me?” and “What are we here to learn collectively?” Embracing these lessons helps us navigate each phase with greater ease and insight.

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2/ Release Cynicism

There are no inevitabilities, and no one has all the answers.

Be mindful of those who claim otherwise. Pay attention to your media consumption and its impact on your heart.

Cynicism restricts our ability to see the full picture and limits our perspective. 

Believing in inevitabilities blocks new possibilities. Instead, create space by asking, “What wants to unfold?” This openness invites divine inspiration and helps guide us toward our highest potential.

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3/ Act Responsively

The Universe is constantly speaking; stay open to its guidance. 

When you receive a nudge, act on it.

In conflicts or heated debates, it’s natural to react quickly to end the discomfort. However, reacting impulsively can lead to unintended consequences. Instead, approach your fears with compassion. Take a moment to understand them and then move forward with intention. 

Balancing fear with courage allows us to move forward purposefully. 

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4/ Lead with Vision

Fear is a contracted state that narrows our perspective. 

Be mindful of those who use fear as a motivator, as this often breeds more fear. 

Remember: People seek vision and inspiration.

Focus on what you stand for, rather than what you oppose. Share your vision with enthusiasm and aim to uplift and unify.

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5/ Attune to and Amplify Love

Love is present even in the darkest times and most challenging situations.

Our task is to attune to this love and let it expand. Remember, dissonance dissolves in a coherent field.

Love is a powerful force that can dispel darkness. To harness this power, live with love, live from love, live as love.

Move beyond tribalism and the us-versus-them mentality. Instead of trying to win arguments with contempt, focus on finding and amplifying the love that exists in every situation. 

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