“Real revolutions don’t involve an orderly transition from point A to point B. Rather they go through long period of chaos before they reach point B. In that chaotic period old systems are broken long before new systems become stable.” ~Clay Shirky, Here Comes Everybody

Wow, we really are in revolutionary times, aren’t we? Your current point of view of this revolution may be personal or societal, but in one way or another we’re all living our lives in this middle zone between point A and B.

Because we’re used to going from point A to B in a mostly linear fashion, I want to share a few perspectives that I’ve found to be helpful while living in this transitory new ground.

First, with this much change, it’s easy to view our current experiences through a lens that was accurate last year, or even last month.  When we’re using a familiar but outdated perspective, things can become blurred and confusing.  A common reaction to this confusion is to internalize our experiences or blame others.

Instead of personalizing your experience, acknowledge that we’re ALL, to some degree or another, in this open new field somewhere between point A and point B TOGETHER.  I believe that the energy of this field is moving us towards streamlined transparency, community, personal integrity, and love. I like how Gregg Braden describes our common opportunity:

“We get to know ourselves in unfamiliar circumstances.”

Within my conversations with clients, friends, and myself, I keep referring to allowing this energy to strip us down to our beautifully perfect core. We’re not used to being this exposed, are we?  While our initial instincts may be to cover up with more work, a safety blanket or life raft, I want to encourage you to keep allowing yourself to show up. YOU, are always plenty!

As you become more and more familiar with being in this middle field, you’ll recognize that we all have extra influence during this time of flux.  We, by the mere act of being our powerfully core selves, GREATLY influence how point B and beyond will look and feel. Count me in!

I like Karen Bishop’s perspective:

We are in new and vast territory. It is up to us to create something new.  When we connect to each other, we automatically go into a higher vibrating space, and miracles occur.

While you are in this middle field, I find it essential to know what grounds you physically and spiritually and practice this daily.

For me, this is time outdoors, walking or tending to my yard. Quiet time just for me and connections with others that is easy and enjoyable.   Most importantly, having the big picture context of this transitory time keeps my grounded, light on my feet, and connected to my heart.

I’d love to explore this topic with you more!

How do these ideas connect with what you’re experiencing?

AND

What do you enjoy doing to connect fully to yourself?