Healing Balm for Heartbroken Americans

My ceramic mosaic Seed of Life mandala, hope it offers some energetic support to accompany this post

A few heartening words for those of us in heartbroken shock today. Personally I can't fathom that the hate machine has grown to more than half the population here in the U.S., I really can't believe it.

But, regardless these words below are true and pertinent. This is an important time and YOU matter in the scheme of things!!

Love to all of you lovers of life…..

From Sandra Ingerman, healer, teacher of Shamanism, author living in New Mexico, edited for length:
“… Once you have grieved you must stand up and connect more deeply with your ...heart and your community. Recognize who you are and what you came here to do.

The shadow side of our culture is now exposed on many levels - and this is being shown in all countries around the world. The shadow had to come up to be acknowledged and healed. We all know how dysfunctional family systems get when there are secrets that are hidden.…
Part of the shadow is how money is seen as more important than honoring life, all living beings, and the Earth.

When we focus on our [own personal work, and what we can offer to the collective] we ride a different wave … It does not mean that we do not grieve what we see going on and how life is being dishonored. …

Please let us hold each other in deep love right now during this time of shock, grief, and fear.
We will get through this. We have before. I woke up this morning before I heard the election results to the birds singing. Connect with nature and let nature be a healing force for you right now.
Don't send hate to others - PLEASE. This only creates more hate and boomerangs back to us and those we love.

Grieve, express, and remember our outer world is truly not ruled by a few authority figures. Our outer world will change in positive ways by the work each and every one of us stand up to do."

And from The Elders, Oraibi, Arizona Hopi Nation:

“You have been telling people that this is the eleventh hour.
Now you must go back and tell people that this is the hour!
And there are things to be considered:
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your Garden.
It is time to speak your truth.
Create your community.
Be good to yourself.
And not look outside of yourself for a leader.
This could be a good time!
There is a river flowing very fast.
It is so great and fast that there are those who will be afraid.
They will hold on to the shore.
They will feel that they are being torn apart, and they will suffer greatly.
Know that the river has its destination.
The elders say that we must let go of the shore,
push off into the middle of the river,
keep our eyes open,
and our heads above the water.
See who is in there with you and celebrate.
At this time we are to take nothing personally,
least of all, ourselves.
For the moment that we do,
our spiritual growth comes to a halt.
The time of the lone wolf is over.
Gather yourselves!
Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary.
All that we do now must be done in a sacred
manner and in celebration.
We are the ones that we have been waiting for.”

Peace xo