Category: Healing & Empowerment

The Government Shutdown and Healthcare

On By thinkcarebelieveIn Articles and Press Releases, Healing & EmpowermentLeave a comment

The Senate Ends the Shutdown

11102025 Speaker Johnson Updates on End of Shutdown

Senator Fetterman (PA-D) Explains Why He Voted to End the Government Shutdown

Schumer Shutdown: The Senators who kept voting No to the Clean CR Bill and kept the government shut down have ACA Insurance Companies as donors. The government was shut down for 43 days because the ACA insurance companies paid Senators through their campaigns to make sure they did not lose ACA money. Senator Schumer is at the top of that list.

It’s about Health Insurance Companies

That is a lot of wasted money making insurance companies rich.

Senator Cassidy has ideas for a better way.

President Trump wants to pay the money to the people instead- Trillions.

President Trump has been working to make Healthcare more transparent and affordable to empower The People. These Executive Orders are a good start. The first 3 are:

~EO: Making America Healthy Again by Empowering Patients with Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Healthcare Pricing Information (February 25, 2025) Enforces strict hospital and health plan price transparency rules from 2019, requiring standardized, comparable pricing data online; projected to save $80B+ for consumers/employers by enabling shopping for services.

~EO: Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients (May 12, 2025) Directs HHS to align U.S. drug prices with lower international rates via negotiations; led to deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk slashing GLP-1 drug costs (e.g., Ozempic/Wegovy to $150/month starters for Medicare).

~EO: Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission (January 20, 2025) Creates a commission to address chronic disease root causes, review federal health policies, and recommend reforms for preventive care and nutrition to reduce obesity/diabetes burdens.

President Trump’s first three 2025 executive orders on healthcare—focusing on price transparency, most-favored-nation drug pricing, and the Make America Healthy Again Commission—promise tangible improvements by empowering patients and tackling root causes of high costs.

The February price transparency order mandates hospitals and insurers to disclose actual, standardized prices for services and drugs, enabling consumers to shop competitively and potentially saving up to $80 billion annually for individuals and employers, fostering a more affordable and innovative system.

The May drug pricing order aligns U.S. costs with lower international rates through direct negotiations, as seen in recent deals slashing prices for essential medications like GLP-1 drugs to $150 per month starters, directly easing burdens for millions managing chronic conditions.

Finally, the January commission order launches a federal review of policies to combat obesity and chronic diseases via preventive strategies and nutrition reforms, aiming to reduce long-term healthcare spending and enhance overall public health outcomes.

President Trump’s plan for Healthcare:

Insurance Companies have been getting very wealthy on the ACA Obamacare and the people have been disempowered by companies that have held life and death decision making over their care and treatment- many times bankrupting individuals and whole families.

Redirecting ACA subsidies directly to individuals, rather than routing them through insurers, would empower Americans with greater financial control and choice in healthcare spending, potentially slashing costs and inefficiencies. Families could deposit the billions in annual credits—up to $1,200 monthly for some—into flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, using funds to buy customized plans, cover out-of-pocket expenses, or even opt for cheaper short-term policies without mandates, often leaving “money left over” as Trump proposes. This bypasses “middleman” insurer profits, fostering competition to lower premiums by 10–20% and reducing reliance on bloated ACA exchanges, ultimately putting power in consumers’ hands for more affordable, personalized coverage amid rising healthcare inflation.

Week 43

Week 43

11122025 President Trump Signs H.R. 5371 to Officially Reopen the Government

11122025 House Vote to End Government Shutdown

The Government Shutdown Officially Ends

Thank you President Trump.

DOING GRIEF DIFFERENTLY

On By thinkcarebelieveIn Healing & Empowerment, Thought ProvokingLeave a comment

This is a post written by my  friend Sara Kujawa about experiencing the holidays after a loved one has crossed over.  I try to post it every year around this time.  No matter our circumstances, we can always choose to do grief differently.

NORMANROCKWELLIt was not until my son Adam’s sudden passing in 2014 that I truly understood resisting change. How was I going to be able to bear having a family Thanksgiving, let alone a family Christmas ever again without Adam these traditions were so engrained in me and so important that I never thought it would change, and that they would always be “picture perfect”. I remember stating to my family weeks after Adam passed that I did not know how I was to be able to ever have another holiday without him being present and that I wanted to just skip over them from now on.

Little did I know what a journey I was about to embark on just months into my grief. I always believed in heaven and the afterlife growing up. As an adult, I gained a greater understanding about heaven and the knowing that our loved ones will give us signs to let us know they are there. I knew and accepted that they could send a message through, songs, animals, feathers, and of course pennies from heaven for I had my own experiences after my parents passed. A few months into my journey through grief I learned of energy healing which led me on the path of learning the importance of how not to resist change, and to have faith, and trust that God will only give us what we can handle. As I learned to lessen the resistance and accept that I could not change the past nor control the future, I was able to look forward with a bit more ease.

As I did more doors began to appear for me to open. I could sense and see my life’s path in front of me as the grief began to lessen. Forgiving those involved in my son’s accident, and forgiving myself for any hurts I felt I had caused, or any hurts that others had caused me or my family…that was the key. This opened me up, and my heart began filling with gratitude and grace for what I had endured.

As I began to accept the change, I was able to see how I could do grief differently during the holidays. You see I began communicating with my son firstly through signs and synchronicites, and also with the help of spirit translators (mediumship). My granddaughter had already been hearing her father, my son, since his passing. I had to let go of how my holidays used to be, and create new ways to celebrate, new traditions to help enjoy the holidays with the knowing that my son was right there with us in spirit. My perception of that Norman Rockwell holiday meal has changed. What is normal, what is picture perfect anyways?

Our loved ones in spirit check in on us all the time, in fact we are never alone, and they want us to recall happy memories and silly stories. I encourage you all to do grief differently during the holidays by thinking about your loved ones and reminiscing and writing letters to them, by making their special dish, putting photos out of them. Anything that will uplift you. Remember we are emotional beings so be kind to yourself. Respect your feelings and take special care of what you put into your body. Light exercise, plenty of water and getting out in nature as much as possible will help keep your body in balance. Surround yourself with positive people who uplift you. Honor your feelings and feel free to be able to express them verbally or by journaling them. Try to stay more present in your thoughts. Write out a mantra or an affirmation to help you to be more present. I modified the Reiki Principles as my go to mantra.

~Just for this hour I will not worry.

~Just for this hour I will not anger.

~Just for this hour I will be grateful.

~Just for this hour I will show kindness to all.

Please know that their is no right or wrong way to do grief but there is certainly a freer, more peaceful way.

Blessings to you all this holiday season…..

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Editor’s note:  Sara is available for readings and coaching sessions.

Her website is:  https://www.sarakujawa.com/

How to Take Action

On By thinkcarebelieveIn Activism, Healing & Empowerment, Our Country, Wise WordsLeave a comment

These lessons 1 Constructive dialogue with Mid-Level Gov. Employees as a method of influence building & 2 Becoming an Effective Force: Contacting Mid-Level Government Employees and Congressional Aides for Influence Building are from a friend. Use them.

~

Lesson 1- Constructive dialogue with Mid-Level Gov. Employees as a method of influence building.

You can often get much further talking to the deputy assistant so-and-so, than you can reaching for the top.
1. Accessibility and Influence: Mid-level government employees are more accessible than high-ranking officials, making them a strategic starting point for dialogue. They often play key roles in shaping policies and have influence over decision-making.
2. Personal Touch: Interacting with mid-level employees allows for a more personal and relatable approach. Building genuine connections fosters trust and opens doors to meaningful conversations.
3. Voicing Average People’s Concerns: As average individuals, we can identify with the everyday challenges and aspirations of people worldwide. Engaging with mid-level employees gives us an opportunity to voice these concerns on a human level.
4. Amplifying Grassroots Movements: Mid-level employees are more likely to engage with grassroots movements and consider the perspectives of ordinary citizens. Our conversations can amplify the impact of collective voices for peace.
5. Identifying Common Ground: Mid-level employees often work directly with communities affected by conflicts. By engaging with them, we can better understand local realities and identify common ground for peaceful solutions.
6. Real-Time Feedback: Unlike high-level officials, mid-level employees may be more receptive to immediate feedback and ideas. This responsiveness can accelerate the process of constructive dialogue.
7. Building Long-Term Relationships: Establishing relationships with mid-level employees lays the groundwork for long-term engagement. Sustained dialogues create opportunities for continued advocacy for peace.
8. Influencing Decision-Making: As trusted communicators between higher-ups and the public, mid-level employees have the potential to influence decision-making. Sharing well-articulated visions for peace can impact policy direction.
9. Gaining Local Insights: Engaging with mid-level employees provides valuable insights into regional dynamics and concerns. These insights help shape informed and contextually relevant approaches to peace.
10. Supporting Positive Change: As we converse with mid-level employees, we contribute to an environment that encourages dialogue and collaboration. Our efforts support a culture of peacebuilding within governments. — By creating constructive dialogues with mid-level government employees, we can bridge the gap between the public and decision-makers. Our conversations amplify the voices of average individuals, enabling us to influence policy direction and contribute to a more peaceful world. Take advantage of these opportunities to be advocates for peace on a personal and meaningful level. You never know whose ears might be open until you speak.

~

Once you understand why it is an effective method, you’ll need to understand how to go about utilizing it.

Lesson 2- Becoming an Effective Force: Contacting Mid-Level Government Employees and Congressional Aides for Influence Building

1. Research and Identify: Start by researching mid-level government employees and congressional aides who work on issues related to what your specific focus is. Gather their contact information and learn about their roles and responsibilities.
2. Personalized Approach: When reaching out, use a personalized approach. Address them by name and reference their specific area of expertise or work, demonstrating genuine interest.
3. Choose the Right Channels: Utilize appropriate channels to contact them. Emails and official communication platforms are generally preferred. Respect their time and follow any guidelines they provide.
4. Express Your Intentions: Clearly express your intentions to engage in peaceful dialogue and promote positive change. Share your passion for peace and your desire to collaborate constructively.
5. Be Concise and Respectful: Keep your messages concise and respectful. Highlight key points, and avoid overwhelming them with excessive information.
6. Present Evidence and Solutions: Back your ideas with evidence and research. Offer viable solutions that align with their areas of expertise and responsibilities.
7. Provide Local Insights: If you have personal experiences or insights related to conflicts or peacebuilding, share them. Local perspectives can have a powerful impact on understanding the situation better.
8. Show Empathy: Recognize the challenges they may face in their roles and show empathy. Demonstrating understanding helps build a more productive and empathetic conversation.
9. Request a Meeting or Call: If possible, request a meeting or call to discuss your ideas further. Be flexible with scheduling and understanding of their availability.
10. Follow Up: If you don’t receive an immediate response, don’t be discouraged. Follow up politely after a reasonable amount of time, expressing your continued interest in constructive dialogue.
11. Engage with Their Work: Stay informed about their work and initiatives. Show your support and appreciation for any positive steps taken towards peace.
12. Collaborate with Others: Connect with like-minded individuals or organizations advocating for peace. Collaborative efforts amplify your impact and show the strength of collective advocacy.
13. Stay Persistent: Building relationships and influencing change may take time. Stay persistent, committed, and patient in your efforts.
Remember, being an effective force for peace and real change is about using respectful and evidence-based communication. Engaging with mid-level government employees and congressional aides allows you to contribute to informed decision-making and advocate for peaceful solutions. Each interaction, no matter how small, contributes to the collective effort towards a more peaceful world. Your voice matters, and your actions can inspire positive change!

~

Getting Started

a) So, the first thing to put lesson1 into practical use, is to find a couple of like minded friends and form a working group, it’s fine to work alone too.

b) Pick a couple topics that you feel passionate about, like Julian Assange or Vax injury or saving homeopathy or government corruption or election integrity- these are just suggestions to get started, you pick.

c) Find your representatives. https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials/ Use my blog post to get you started talking to your elected representatives. https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2023/01/26/contacting-government-representatives/

d) Get to know the mid level gov employees, the staffers and use the suggestions in lesson 1 to build a collaborative working relationship with them. Remember: We are an important part of the government. Without us, good governments can turn into tyranny.

e) Use the focused methods in lesson 2 to get things accomplished. Stick with it. Keep perfecting your methods.

Be Successful Contacting Government Representatives
Use this to get familiar with talking with your representatives.

Prayer of Restoration

On By thinkcarebelieveIn Healing & Empowerment, Prayers, ToolsLeave a comment

Blessings on this Spring Equinox! Crafting this morning’s prayer was especially powerful. There is a healing in it for you if you so choose to allow it to occur. Just quietly set that intention while reading the prayer. I had a flash of light next to my right as I wrote it, that is the healing that came in for you. <3

Love to everyone today! Know you are cherished and appreciated. 🙏✨💫

Father,

As the Light enters into another day, we strive to recognize the forms of yesterday that have already been transformed into wisdom. Because we have learned to love and accept ourselves just as you do, it becomes wisdom. Bless us today, Father, and all those around us. We know you accept us as whole and beautiful and completely loved in every way. Shine your Light upon us and our world, Father, and we will take it in and allow it to work miracles, ever reminded to nurture ourselves as the precious soul that we are in your eyes. We forgive and accept who we are so that we can just “be” in the greater “becoming.” As we are told in 1Peter, “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.”

We know our world is changing, it can be scary at times, but let us remain in the gladness that your hand is at work making our world ready for renewal. We will remain fruitful amidst the chaos, Father, because we know in our hearts that a greater force than us is at work, and we know your love for us is behind it. Allow us to be utterly and completely filled with your Light so much, that it spills over into our world and flows to one another. Let that light work in our bodies and our lives, so that everything becomes balanced, optimized and renewed. Let this transformation occur with your full blessing Father, and allow it to be self-sustainable in all possible ways.

In this swirling, confusing world, we remain in the faith that “Everything is possible for one who believes.” (Mark) and so, we accept and bless this personal restorative gift from you, Father, in gratitude to you and the Angels who so lovingly bestow upon us. We know it will be so, because we know that with you, all things are possible.

In Loving Gratitude,

In Celebration of the Divine Good,

Amen.

Much Better Times

On By thinkcarebelieveIn Healing & Empowerment, Poetry, The ShiftLeave a comment

In all honesty, we are lucky to be here during this time of change. We are watching darkness implode upon itself because it doesn’t have enough light to sustain itself. The meek shall inherit the Earth. We are going to find out that we can live quite well without abusive government controllers. Our Divine Mother, the Earth, her Nature is our true world, she has a beautiful God-designed structure and life sustaining flow. THAT is our true reality.

Stay in hope. Stay in faith. Stay in the Light. It’ll be okay.

We may not see it now, but when we look back on this time, we’re going to see how much darkness we withstood, and we’re going to be amazed at ourselves. I mean, if you look at it, they’re hitting us everywhere, on all sides. They’re hitting us with fear, and we aren’t buying into it and we’re still standing in the light.

Every challenge that we have gone through has made us stronger and prepared us for this time, now. God has seen to it that we are well prepared. I think we have everything we need to get through this, deep down inside ourselves.

Stay strong, stay in the Light, stay open the God’s promise.

Much Better Times

by thinkcarebelieve

~

When it seems like everything has gone coo-coo,

I only need to think of you.

I breathe-in daylight and then I soar,

Look to see what’s in store.

It’s happiness beyond our wildest dreams,

No more subjected to all those dark schemes.

The light has exposed where the darkness dwells,

We see it all and our power swells.

It just implodes on its corruption and greed,

A new world rises from love and succeeds.

Goodbye agency secrets and crimes,

Hello New Earth and much better times.

Prayer of Wholeness

On By thinkcarebelieveIn Healing & Empowerment, PrayersLeave a comment

Father,

We welcome the day in spirit of renewal and strength. Thank you for this day of wonder and opportunity. We may be restless, but please Lord, give us the ability to be inspired-action today. We know that our world needs not another drop of negativity, but desperately needs the spark for a turnaround. Let us be that spark today Father. Instead of sending our restlessness out into the world, we consciously choose to come home to a place of being loved and anchoring that in. Jeremiah tells us that you declare “For I will restore you to health, And I will heal you of your wounds,” and we know it to be so.

We make the conscious choice, Father to send that love out into the world to seed positive change and create ripples of light that broadcasts and scatters to all corners. In doing so, with the wave of your hand, may we pull all our brokenness back together and become whole again, so that we can be fully ourselves in this now moment.

Please bless our team, bless our loved ones and bless our world today and every day. May we all rise with your light shining brightly from within, Father, as we witness our world’s transformation from dark to light. Just as Proverbs says, “For length of days and years of life, And peace they will add to you.” This journey of stopping our sadness and despair and turning around to bring our anxious selves home and letting ourselves be loved by you, the loving Source of all creation.

Thank you for the gift of this day to be what we always knew we were, but struggled to get here, until now, by your blessing, and with honor.

Amen.

Imperfection and Failure

On By thinkcarebelieveIn Healing & EmpowermentLeave a comment

I was encouraged to write this, and it may come off as awkward and vulnerable, but I’m told it may help someone, so at the risk of oversharing, here goes…

I had become very comfortable in my imperfection. I had embraced my imperfections completely and loved them and laughed about them. I’ve spent decades on a spiritual path as a healer and that means you are taken on journey of self-discovery to self-mastery.

Because I am on a path that is now driving me to perfect myself, I am being made to face something that makes me very uncomfortable, and that is my fear of perfection. I know, right? Kind of funny.

All day long, we make mistakes. We are told to say, nobody’s perfect, brush it off, fix the mistake and move on. Kind of the norm.

I’m okay with perfecting the tasks that I do, in order to raise them to a level where they run smoothly and efficiently. I’m very comfortable with that. But, when someone scrutinizes me looking for perfection, I want to run the opposite direction.

Do I know why? Maybe. Some family dynamics are strange. I had a mother and sister that sabotaged and undermined me. Why? Jealousy. They plotted and set me up and when I fell face-first into a trap, they laughed at me. Then they gaslit me and told me I was the one who was at fault which made me the family scapegoat. The most I could do was be very careful about everything and to accept all my imperfections. I had to roll with all the punches. I left home on my 18th birthday and started a family of my own.

But what I’m facing now is a discomfort with success that kind of surprises me. It surprises me because it comes up in an odd way. I like seeing the success of my work for myself and quietly knowing what worked and what didn’t. But it scares me to be publicly recognized for it. I’m not sure I can put my finger on why. Perhaps it’s because I just haven’t experienced much of it and it feels completely foreign, therefore scary. Perhaps the roots lie in the past whenever I was awarded or complimented, there was a jealous backlash at home out of spite and jealousy. Not sure.

So, I just became very comfortable in imperfection. It was my safety zone to be not-perfect, living with a mother who was quick to point out imperfection. I was at my safest, running around barefoot outside playing and covered with a nice layer of dirt. Nobody paid much mind to the freespirit who spent most of her time out in nature. Like many, being connected to the Earth just felt natural.

How is it affecting me now? I think it’s coming up as a shadow that I’m having trouble getting my head around. Well, it could be a shadow, or it could be that the idea of experiencing success is completely foreign to me. The feeling is so foreign that it feels like a set up.

And maybe that’s why I’m supposed to share this. We’re going to go through some rough times, but we are going to come out of them, and when we do, we are going to need to heal and get used to experiencing good things, and that’s going to take some adjustment for all of us. The words I want to use are “trusting life again.”

I’m not perfect. I try hard and I put my heart and soul into it. I’m grateful for all the blessings in my life. I’m grateful to God for everything. I’m just me. I’m perfectly imperfect.

Edited to add: I was pointed to my post on Understanding Trauma through Polyvagal Theory That perhaps by writing this, I was helping myself to release stuck trauma energy surrounding the situation. I hope so. I do feel better, and I did have a big sigh release feeling like I was putting things to rest. I hope this helps someone to try just writing it out and letting it all go.

Welcome 3/3/3 Portal

On By thinkcarebelieveIn Healing & Empowerment, The ShiftLeave a comment

It’s 3/3/2023, and so we advance through this portal day toward rapid progress. We have opened the door to a surprising path of surpassing all expectations of what the human populace is capable of doing. Rapid progress is what has been ringing my ears this morning. This portal is a gift. A gift for us to make a wish and put it out into the Universe for the better.

We all need to feel something positive in our lives. We are going through dark times. If you knew ahead of time that you had to go through some rough patches in order to get to an upgrade, would you say yes? I think we were asked this very question by God when he tapped us on the shoulder and chose us to be here now. He chose us to carry the Light and shine as brightly as possible through this dark time.

The grief emotions are real. On a level of which we may be unaware, we are saying goodbye to a world we knew and like the fool in Tarot, we step forward into the unknown. We are going to go through experiences that evoke emotions. Pain, loss, grieving. A normal reaction would be to resent the experience that is bringing up all those feelings and maybe even seek to blame someone in an attempt to throw that discomfort elsewhere. Being vulnerable without judgment, going to our higher power or searching deep inside, being able to be unapologetically ourselves, met with unconditional love and acceptance either by ourselves or God or a friend. This brings us through the cleansing fire of holy purpose and brings us out the other side to being in full possession of our own personal power and assertiveness. This is the type of experience that fuels our inner fire and is exactly what the masses need right now… right on time, right on schedule.

Harsh truths are going to make us want to take action. Let our voices ring out. Let us take action. Let us tell the tales of truth that cannot be denied. The People will rise and they won’t be quiet and passive any longer. There will be a quickening of rapid progress and exponential growth. This is the time for which we’ve been preparing. This is the perfect day to rededicate ourselves to our own unique missions.

For myself, personally on this 333 portal day, I declare for my future, My Love and my destiny with my voice so clear, that:

I am here for The Mother whose voice has been squashed.

To sing the Song of the Earth.

Allow me to be a presence that’s needed to be.

I am here for rebirth.

Prayer for Working Together

On By thinkcarebelieveIn Healing & Empowerment, Prayers2 Comments

Father,

We greet another day with eachother. We ask you to come into our hearts, come into our minds and our interactions. We ask for the clarity to see the ourselves and eachother only in your light. We ask for your guidance because just as James tells us “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” as we endeavor to stay grounded and balanced by every moment.

Thank you Father for the true blessing of sharing work with one another. We will strive to “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing” as we are told in Thessalonians, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,” as it says in Hebrews. Because we know that when we focus on what can be accomplished when we work together, we all lift up toward you, so much the better for it.

So, as we take the first footsteps of this day, let us ever be reminded to stay humble, remaining centered in your light. We ask for peace in our minds with open hearts that allow us to carry that peace wherever we go and whatever we do today, as every day Father. Please grant us the wisdom of experience in all ways and in all forms, and let us ever be mindful of doing the right thing, because over all else it is what we want to do.

Let it be so, Amen.

Today’s message was clearly about gaining peace and clarity of the mind. In order to be able to see the divinity in eachother, we must quiet our own mind first. Letting go of thoughts that take us in circles, rising up into our higher mind and choosing thoughts through an illuminated perspective, we can embrace a happier, clearer way of thinking. Careful self assessment in increments along the way allows us to step forward with a sense of peace within ourselves. Wanting to do the right thing, because it sits better with us, and we are the ones who must live with ourselves. There is a balance sheet and whether we realize it or not, at some point we are going to want it to be clear. That entails transcending our own base inclinations and consciously choosing our path, with humility.

You are loved and you are made of love.

The Inner & Outer Battles

On By thinkcarebelieveIn Healing & Empowerment, The ShiftLeave a comment

As we are finding out, truth is not in the black nor the white, it is in the gray area. People are a mixture and are always changing, growing, learning. People may be 100% convinced they are doing the right thing, but when we look at it months later, it may not be the case. Situations are complex and the world is changing at a rapid pace.

We are told, “To thine own self be true.” Which can be difficult if we are involved in group activities that requires us to follow instructions. If things go south, we can rely on that fact that we made the best decision at the time based on the knowledge that we had at the time. At a point further in time we may have new knowledge that puts a completely different light on the matter.

We may find ourselves in difficult lessons right now that are painful. They challenge us to declare who we are and what we stand for. To get to those answers we must go through a self assessment. The path of struggle sitting with ourselves until we reach an acceptance of our past words, behaviors, actions and decisions, clearing the shadows that follow us around. We win the internal battle of the shadow by surrendering, and reclaiming that part of ourselves that we were least proud. Forgiving and welcoming back the fragments we disowned and moving forward with all parts intact.

In this way, we can be resilient to attempts to dissuade our thinking or pull us into an emotional polarization and black and white thinking that may make us vulnerable to outside influence. When we disengage our emotions, and become the observer, we are better equipped to apply critical thinking skills. In this changing world, there is a battle to hold us back in the old paradigm, and we have to declare ourselves free by rising above pulling ourselves out of it. We can no longer blindly trust narratives given to us by internet and media. Old control systems that would like to keep us controlled employ the use of narrative warfare and narrative strategies.

In 5th Generation Warfare (5GW,) a person, situation or thing is painted or dressed in a certain light to make us automatically associate that person as threat or not, friend or foe. It makes a suggestion to us without our realizing it. Our defense is to train our mind to recognize and be aware of it. To keep our mind in the best shape it can possibly be.

One way to spot 5GW is to recognize when we are being emotionally triggered. Asking ourselves some questions… who is trying to trigger our emotions and what is the agenda? Can we pull out just the facts for ourselves? Remember, the agenda is for our mind, to influence our thinking. Critical thinking takes us out of the emotions that put us into black and white polarized thinking and get us looking at facts, information and data. Then draw our own conclusions and our own decisions. Most of us do this already. Most of us have been practicing discernment and honing critical thinking skills, with all we have been through in the past three years or so.

We are in an amazing time. The battle within overcoming the shadow, opening our hearts and integrating into wholeness, and the 5GW battle to control our thinking and influence our behavior in our outer world. It is all connected. As we heal within, we heal outside. It makes a difference if we surrender to the process and do the lesson and allow ourselves to be tested. This all important time is a bridge to greater things ahead, but we must go through this and do the best we possibly can right now.