Shelley, I feel this very much. I am blessed. I did not have to evacuate with Hurricane Helene. I had my electricity restored in 4 days. A friend with a generator let me put food in her freezer so I could save some of it. Cell service was iffy for about 2 weeks. I got a new internet air service and had internet back again in 2 weeks. I have a well, so water happened with the electricity, and it's potable. Yet. My heart hurts every time I see the devastation around me. I know people who lost their loved ones. As luck would have it, the bodies have been found and identified, so that at least they have found closure. This is not true for many. So many people are just missing. I know people who lost their homes. They either flooded to the rooftop and were crashed by debris/trees and destroyed, or they floated down the river and were broken to pieces. I feel the losses personally. I do what I can to help those I know personally. I also don't tell anyone what I have done. That feels like bragging to me. I just wish that I were rich and could do more.
That said, "And miles to go before I sleep". There is much to be done. Life to be lived. I am not dead yet, so I put on my big girl panties and get to it. Please do what and when it feels right. Like my survivor guilt, it is useless to waste energy feeling badly about it. I love your writings. Just keep them coming, as feels good for you.
Thank you, Pam. I love your attitude. Indeed, we must "get to it" and do whatever feels right. For empaths, the "feel" part is very important and must be honored. But regardless of how one's intuition comes through, it's leading our souls to choose next steps on our paths. I strongly believe every situation is a lesson and opportunity to learn more about ourselves and the world. My way is to keep writing. I think each of us needs to spend some time in reflection or meditation and bravely lean into the guidance that comes through in the subtle whispers. Everyone has a part to play in healing...even if it's simply to hold space for the suffering of others.
Shelley, I feel this very much. I am blessed. I did not have to evacuate with Hurricane Helene. I had my electricity restored in 4 days. A friend with a generator let me put food in her freezer so I could save some of it. Cell service was iffy for about 2 weeks. I got a new internet air service and had internet back again in 2 weeks. I have a well, so water happened with the electricity, and it's potable. Yet. My heart hurts every time I see the devastation around me. I know people who lost their loved ones. As luck would have it, the bodies have been found and identified, so that at least they have found closure. This is not true for many. So many people are just missing. I know people who lost their homes. They either flooded to the rooftop and were crashed by debris/trees and destroyed, or they floated down the river and were broken to pieces. I feel the losses personally. I do what I can to help those I know personally. I also don't tell anyone what I have done. That feels like bragging to me. I just wish that I were rich and could do more.
That said, "And miles to go before I sleep". There is much to be done. Life to be lived. I am not dead yet, so I put on my big girl panties and get to it. Please do what and when it feels right. Like my survivor guilt, it is useless to waste energy feeling badly about it. I love your writings. Just keep them coming, as feels good for you.
Sending love to you always.
Pam
Thank you, Pam. I love your attitude. Indeed, we must "get to it" and do whatever feels right. For empaths, the "feel" part is very important and must be honored. But regardless of how one's intuition comes through, it's leading our souls to choose next steps on our paths. I strongly believe every situation is a lesson and opportunity to learn more about ourselves and the world. My way is to keep writing. I think each of us needs to spend some time in reflection or meditation and bravely lean into the guidance that comes through in the subtle whispers. Everyone has a part to play in healing...even if it's simply to hold space for the suffering of others.