consciouslifenews--2020-03-22--How to Take Good Care of Yourself During the Coronavirus Pandemic

For more than a week now , I ’ ve been immersed in how to handle the pandemic that is unfolding all around us .
By now , one thing is clear to me .
We are either our greatest allies or our own worst enemies at such times .
How we react makes all the difference .
One friend brought home a three-inch tome all about pandemics , determined to read her way through it .
Another began advising everyone on how to correctly make homemade hand sanitizer .
Still another insisted that by ignoring the entire thing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There ’ s too much hype , ” she declared .
“ I refuse to buy my way through this.
” And you know , she had a point .
As did everyone else .
After my wife and I realized all of our emergency supplies were seriously old , we threw them out .
A week before the Bay Area released a “ shelter in place ” order , we waded through the crowds of people at Costco .
All around us , people were frantically loading their carts with toilet paper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the air was palpable .
And we were not immune to the panic .
Like halfbacks snatching an intercepted pass , we emerged triumphantly with a hard-won six pack of disinfecting spray .
It was handed to me by a clerk who spotted them hidden behind a forklift .
Indeed , the people who worked at Costco were clearly being run ragged by the intensity of the crowds pouring into the place .
All of them had the firm , polite efficiency of ER nurses practicing triage .
I came home determined not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was now glued to the major media .
I couldn ’ t stop checking it hourly as if taking my eyes off of the situation could prove fatal .
Finally , when I could take it no longer , I turned to a soothing activity—a jigsaw puzzle—and I promptly lost it .
As I sat there , weeping into my half-finished picture of the Grand Canyon , I realized the coronavirus has left me stressed out and immeasurably sad .
Our world is , indeed , having a crisis and there will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of suffering .
I simply couldn ’ t avoid the truth any longer .
Taking a deep breath , I allowed myself to simply melt down as much as I needed to .
I had a good long cry , and half an hour later I felt remarkably better .
Instantly , I became clear-headed enough to carve a path forward for myself .
This one did not involve binge shopping , or massive media consumption .
Instead , I developed my own COVID-19 Self-Care Checklist .
For along with the handwashing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take care of my vulnerable , tender heart as well .
In fact , I suggest we all do .
Here ’ s how I now proceed .
Only you know what that means .
But if you ’ re dreaming about media , leaping in in the middle of the night , or binging on it until you feel slightly sick , it ’ s time to back off .
Such constant checking does give us a sense of control , but beware .
Even though the news moves quickly , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few times per day .
Any more than that just creates more anxiety .
This idea is catching on quickly and for good reason .
A paid Zoom account ( $ 15 per month ) enables you to have group meetings of up to 100 .
When you click on the Gallery view ( top right corner ) you can see every person in attendance .
Consider using this for virtual hang outs including tea parties , happy hours , coffee klatches , book clubs , and dinner parties .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way to stay in touch with faraway relatives—we ’ re ‘ seeing ’ each other more than ever suddenly .
And if money ’ s tight , there ’ s always FaceTime and Skype 3 .
Namaste nods work just as well as ‘ foot shakes ’ and elbow bumps .
Alternative greetings now abound as we ’ re no longer meant to hug .
My sister suggested the Namaste nod , and I have to say , doing so when I greet someone makes my heart feel ever so much better .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m blessed to live in the Bay Area , where wonderful parks and beaches abound , and we can access them with walks , runs , and hikes even with our “ shelter in place ” order .
Here ’ s what I love about going out into nature : there are no hard surfaces teeming with germs to hang on to , and it ’ s easy to keep that critical three to six foot distance from others .
Furthermore , a 2014 Finnish study found that strolling in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just twenty minutes provides significantly more stress relief than walking on city streets .
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By Suzanne Falter | Tiny Buddha
For more than a week now, I’ve been immersed in how to handle the pandemic that is unfolding all around us. By now, one thing is clear to me. We are either our greatest allies or our own worst enemies at such times. How we react makes all the difference.
One friend brought home a three-inch tome all about pandemics, determined to read her way through it. Another began advising everyone on how to correctly make homemade hand sanitizer. Still another insisted that by ignoring the entire thing, she was serving herself best. “There’s too much hype,” she declared. “I refuse to buy my way through this.”
And you know, she had a point. As did everyone else.
After my wife and I realized all of our emergency supplies were seriously old, we threw them out. A week before the Bay Area released a “shelter in place” order, we waded through the crowds of people at Costco. All around us, people were frantically loading their carts with toilet paper and bottled water. The panic in the air was palpable. And we were not immune to the panic.
Like halfbacks snatching an intercepted pass, we emerged triumphantly with a hard-won six pack of disinfecting spray. It was handed to me by a clerk who spotted them hidden behind a forklift. Indeed, the people who worked at Costco were clearly being run ragged by the intensity of the crowds pouring into the place. All of them had the firm, polite efficiency of ER nurses practicing triage.
I came home determined not to panic, and yet found I was now glued to the major media. I couldn’t stop checking it hourly as if taking my eyes off of the situation could prove fatal. Finally, when I could take it no longer, I turned to a soothing activity—a jigsaw puzzle—and I promptly lost it.
As I sat there, weeping into my half-finished picture of the Grand Canyon, I realized the coronavirus has left me stressed out and immeasurably sad. Our world is, indeed, having a crisis and there will be more suffering ahead. Perhaps even a lot of suffering.
I simply couldn’t avoid the truth any longer. Taking a deep breath, I allowed myself to simply melt down as much as I needed to. I had a good long cry, and half an hour later I felt remarkably better.
Instantly, I became clear-headed enough to carve a path forward for myself. This one did not involve binge shopping, or massive media consumption. Instead, I developed my own COVID-19 Self-Care Checklist. For along with the handwashing and disinfecting, I find I must take care of my vulnerable, tender heart as well.
In fact, I suggest we all do. Here’s how I now proceed.
1. Limit media consumption to a sane amount.
Only you know what that means. But if you’re dreaming about media, leaping in in the middle of the night, or binging on it until you feel slightly sick, it’s time to back off. Such constant checking does give us a sense of control, but beware. Even though the news moves quickly, we do not need to consume media than a few times per day. Any more than that just creates more anxiety.
2. Get together virtually.
This idea is catching on quickly and for good reason. A paid Zoom account ($15 per month) enables you to have group meetings of up to 100.
When you click on the Gallery view (top right corner) you can see every person in attendance. Consider using this for virtual hang outs including tea parties, happy hours, coffee klatches, book clubs, and dinner parties. I’m finding it’s a great way to stay in touch with faraway relatives—we’re ‘seeing’ each other more than ever suddenly. And if money’s tight, there’s always FaceTime and Skype
3. Namaste nods work just as well as ‘foot shakes’ and elbow bumps.
Alternative greetings now abound as we’re no longer meant to hug. My sister suggested the Namaste nod, and I have to say, doing so when I greet someone makes my heart feel ever so much better. It feels right for these times somehow.
4. Walk in natural spaces.
I’m blessed to live in the Bay Area, where wonderful parks and beaches abound, and we can access them with walks, runs, and hikes even with our “shelter in place” order. Here’s what I love about going out into nature: there are no hard surfaces teeming with germs to hang on to, and it’s easy to keep that critical three to six foot distance from others.
Furthermore, a 2014 Finnish study found that strolling in a park or other natural setting for just twenty minutes provides significantly more stress relief than walking on city streets.
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consciouslifenews--2020-03-21--Cryotherapy Chamber: New Technology For Gyms and Beauty Centers

It is an innovative technique that subjects the body to low temperatures in order to react the organism .
This treatment claims to have a clear impact on the strengthening of the immune system .
More medical and beauty centers in the world use it for healthy purposes .
The machines designed for that therapy , work with liquid nitrogen whose temperature can range between eighty degrees below zero to one hundred ninety degrees below zero , depending on the treatment chosen .
The exposure in the cabins , do not last more than 3 minutes and the sudden contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temperature to increase and the internal immune system is reinforced , so it is practically impossible to get sick during the short time that the session lasts .
Cryotherapy achieves a series of chemical reactions within our body that stimulate cell feeding , as well as an increase and an improvement in blood circulation .
These are some of its effects in our body : First , it makes the heart muscle work by increasing its volumes , especially diastolic filling , but not its heart rate .
Secondly , it favors the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sugar levels .
In addition , it increases the correct secretion of pancreatic enzymes , such as insulin , or liver , such as transaminases .
In third place , it helps the circulation of gastric substances and , therefore , their stomach digestion .
It also improves the intestinal muscles .
In fourth place , it promotes the absorption of food substances in the small intestine , as well as the absorption of type B vitamins at the intestinal level .
Last , it improves the circulation and transit of the substances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the body manages to eliminate better toxic substances accumulated in soft tissues such as muscles , tendons or joints .
Due to its numerous benefits , cryotherapy can have various applications both in the world of sports and in the world of beauty .
Cryotherapy in the world of sports Cryotherapy is indicated for many people , although perhaps one of its star applications is in the world of sports medicine .
This is because it helps to treat sports injuries of different kinds , since it is indicated for fibrillar micro-fractures , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ muscle overloads .
But , specifically , what are the benefits of cryotherapy in sports ?
Blood flow is increased and chemical substances are released that make the athlete achieve greater power .
In addition , greater top speed and greater resistance to fatigue .
Applied after great efforts , cryotherapy enhances muscle recovery .
Which implies great benefits in periods of high physical demand .
Especially designed for preseason , competitions , tournaments or championships .
Its relaxing action causes a significant reduction of discomfort and muscle fatigue .
In addition to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It considerably reduces the time of convalescence due to inflammations caused by blows , trauma and overexertion .
It also reduces pain and promotes muscle regeneration .
Promotes the release of endorphins .
They are neuropeptides that create a state of well-being , feeling of happiness and relaxation .
In addition , it provides emotional stability to the athlete and increased motivation .
The use of cryotherapy as a beauty treatment is called aesthetic cryotherapy .
In fact , one of the fields in which whole body cryotherapy has entered strongly is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cryotherapy has had various applications in aesthetic medicine treatments thanks to its anti-inflammatory , vasoconstrictor and analgesic effect , but why ?
Controlled exposure to cold activates metabolism and circulation , in addition to favoring a series of reactions that rejuvenate the skin .
It is clear that the anti-inflammatory effect is one of the main keys of the process , because it produces other effects that favor its use in beauty treatments .
That effects are four : Vasomotor effects .
Applying cold on the body surface produces a cutaneous vasoconstriction .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been observed at the joint level .
The metabolic effects .
There is a decrease in oxygen consumption and a decrease in metabolism in the affected area .
This causes a decrease in the secretion of the mediators of inflammation and also of pain .
Sensitive-motor effects .
The cold raises the painful threshold of nociceptors and decreases the speed of nerve conduction .
The neuromuscular effects .
The cold causes a decrease in spasticity .
It is produced by two mechanisms .
On the one hand , due to the decrease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other , by the decrease in afferent discharges of the neuromuscular spindle .
In summary , the benefits of cryotherapy in aesthetics can : • Helps fight various disorders of the epidermis ( spots on the face )

What is cryotherapy?
It is an innovative technique that subjects the body to low temperatures in order to react the organism. This treatment claims to have a clear impact on the strengthening of the immune system. More medical and beauty centers in the world use it for healthy purposes.
The machines designed for that therapy, work with liquid nitrogen whose temperature can range between eighty degrees below zero to one hundred ninety degrees below zero, depending on the treatment chosen. The exposure in the cabins, do not last more than 3 minutes and the sudden contact with the cold, causes the body temperature to increase and the internal immune system is reinforced, so it is practically impossible to get sick during the short time that the session lasts.
Main effects of cryotherapy
Cryotherapy achieves a series of chemical reactions within our body that stimulate cell feeding, as well as an increase and an improvement in blood circulation. These are some of its effects in our body:
First, it makes the heart muscle work by increasing its volumes, especially diastolic filling, but not its heart rate.
Secondly, it favors the action of insulin by improving simple blood sugar levels. In addition, it increases the correct secretion of pancreatic enzymes, such as insulin, or liver, such as transaminases.
In third place, it helps the circulation of gastric substances and, therefore, their stomach digestion. It also improves the intestinal muscles.
In fourth place, it promotes the absorption of food substances in the small intestine, as well as the absorption of type B vitamins at the intestinal level.
Last, it improves the circulation and transit of the substances of the portal system, with which the body manages to eliminate better toxic substances accumulated in soft tissues such as muscles, tendons or joints.
Due to its numerous benefits, cryotherapy can have various applications both in the world of sports and in the world of beauty.
Cryotherapy in the world of sports
Cryotherapy is indicated for many people, although perhaps one of its star applications is in the world of sports medicine. This is because it helps to treat sports injuries of different kinds, since it is indicated for fibrillar micro-fractures, tendonitis, tendinosis or, even, muscle overloads.
But, specifically, what are the benefits of cryotherapy in sports?
1. Increase performance
Blood flow is increased and chemical substances are released that make the athlete achieve greater power. In addition, greater top speed and greater resistance to fatigue.
2. Recovery after effort
Applied after great efforts, cryotherapy enhances muscle recovery. Which implies great benefits in periods of high physical demand. Especially designed for preseason, competitions, tournaments or championships. Its relaxing action causes a significant reduction of discomfort and muscle fatigue.
3. Injury recovery
In addition to preventing injuries it helps your recovery. It considerably reduces the time of convalescence due to inflammations caused by blows, trauma and overexertion. It also reduces pain and promotes muscle regeneration.
4. Mental balance
Promotes the release of endorphins. They are neuropeptides that create a state of well-being, feeling of happiness and relaxation. In addition, it provides emotional stability to the athlete and increased motivation.
Cryotherapy as a beauty treatment
The use of cryotherapy as a beauty treatment is called aesthetic cryotherapy. In fact, one of the fields in which whole body cryotherapy has entered strongly is that of aesthetics.
Since its origin, cryotherapy has had various applications in aesthetic medicine treatments thanks to its anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor and analgesic effect, but why?
Controlled exposure to cold activates metabolism and circulation, in addition to favoring a series of reactions that rejuvenate the skin.
It is clear that the anti-inflammatory effect is one of the main keys of the process, because it produces other effects that favor its use in beauty treatments. That effects are four:
Vasomotor effects. Applying cold on the body surface produces a cutaneous vasoconstriction. The reduction of blood flow that has also been observed at the joint level.
The metabolic effects. There is a decrease in oxygen consumption and a decrease in metabolism in the affected area. This causes a decrease in the secretion of the mediators of inflammation and also of pain.
Sensitive-motor effects. The cold raises the painful threshold of nociceptors and decreases the speed of nerve conduction.
The neuromuscular effects. The cold causes a decrease in spasticity. It is produced by two mechanisms. On the one hand, due to the decrease in gamma hyperactivity. And, on the other, by the decrease in afferent discharges of the neuromuscular spindle.
In summary, the benefits of cryotherapy in aesthetics can:
Promotes calorie burning and cellulite reduction
Helps to control overweight
Rejuvenates and improves skin quality
Helps fight various disorders of the epidermis (spots on the face)
Eliminate toxins
Oxygenates the cells
For more information: https://cryosenseusa.com/cryotherapy-machines-for-sale/


consciouslifenews--2020-03-22--Is the Power to Heal Ourselves Increasing?

Researchers are perplexed by recent studies that have placebos performing very well compared to new and experimental pharmaceuticals .
Meanwhile , the science of Psychoneuroimmunology ( PNI ) is echoing what mystics and shaman have been saying forever which is that we have untold powers to heal ourselves !
This coming together between the spiritual and scientific communities shows an unprecedented opportunity for humans to embrace vibrant , healthy , thriving lives .
Recent research on placebos comes from a McGill University and is published in Pain , the Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ wonderful article by Carolyn Gregoire in Huffington Post titled , Placebo Effect Puzzle Has Scientists Scratching Their Heads .
I highly recommend reading the entire article which shows how the placebo effect is exploding in the United States , but nowhere else .
This may have something to do with the fact that the United States has 5 % of the world 's population yet consumes 75 % of the world 's prescription drugs ( ) .
The analysis revealed that in U.S. trials conducted in 1993 , pain medications were rated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective than placebo pills .
In the 2013 trials , however , the pain medication was only 9 percent more effective than the placebo .
The difference wasn ’ t attributed to decreased effectiveness of the medication , but instead to a greater response to the placebo .
In other words , the sugar pill has become nearly as effective as medication in alleviating pain .
– Carolyn Gregoire in Placebo Effect Puzzle Has Scientists Scratching Their Heads .
The above study focused on pain-killers , but similar results have been observed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 Americans taking mental health drugs the number of people seeking alternatives and preventative measures continues to grow .
Yoga , meditation , a healthy diet , and exercise do not come in the form of a pill but tend to address the larger picture of wellbeing that is too often overlooked by the medical establishment .
Although placebo may not be a viable treatment option , there are other treatments that on average work as well as antidepressants , [ such as ] physical exercise and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy .
As far as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t make people worse .
– Irving Kirsch , Time Magazine All of this points to the innate ability our bodies have to self-regulate , seek balance ( homeostasis ) , and heal .
You would think that we would be eager to listen to our own bodies when they speak to us through symptoms , yet we usually do the exact opposite by numbing the pain or ignoring what we feel .
Peter Levine , the author of Waking the Tiger , is an expert in trauma resolution and a lead voice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ invites us to tune in to our bodies as well as our emotions in order to reclaim our health .
Through hundreds of hours of client sessions , Levine began to witness how clients ’ bodies told their stories of trauma , even if the clients had no specific memories .
Once Levine guided them into the sensate experience of trauma , the body then took over and finished what was unprocessed , or incomplete .
Clients receive the added gifts of increased body awareness , a stronger connection to self , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulated nervous system , and a sense of mastery .
Why do humans need to be guided at all ?
The biggest obstacle is how inattentive and unfamiliar we are with our physical sensations .
Our big , sophisticated brains constantly out-think and override our bodily needs .
We are trained to ignore signs of hunger , pain , discomfort , injury , danger , as well as pleasure , saturation , and fulfillment .
What ’ s astonishing is how forgiving and responsive the body is .
As soon as we tune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Researchers are perplexed by recent studies that have placebos performing very well compared to new and experimental pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, the science of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is echoing what mystics and shaman have been saying forever which is that we have untold powers to heal ourselves!
Spirit and science converging
This coming together between the spiritual and scientific communities shows an unprecedented opportunity for humans to embrace vibrant, healthy, thriving lives. Recent research on placebos comes from a McGill University and is published in Pain, the Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain. I first learned about this in a wonderful article by Carolyn Gregoire in Huffington Post titled, Placebo Effect Puzzle Has Scientists Scratching Their Heads.
I highly recommend reading the entire article which shows how the placebo effect is exploding in the United States, but nowhere else. This may have something to do with the fact that the United States has 5% of the world's population yet consumes 75% of the world's prescription drugs ().
The ‘sugar pill’ is working
The analysis revealed that in U.S. trials conducted in 1993, pain medications were rated to be an average of 27 percent more effective than placebo pills. In the 2013 trials, however, the pain medication was only 9 percent more effective than the placebo. The difference wasn’t attributed to decreased effectiveness of the medication, but instead to a greater response to the placebo. In other words, the sugar pill has become nearly as effective as medication in alleviating pain. – Carolyn Gregoire in Placebo Effect Puzzle Has Scientists Scratching Their Heads.
The above study focused on pain-killers, but similar results have been observed for anti-depressants. With more than 1 in 5 Americans taking mental health drugs the number of people seeking alternatives and preventative measures continues to grow. Yoga, meditation, a healthy diet, and exercise do not come in the form of a pill but tend to address the larger picture of wellbeing that is too often overlooked by the medical establishment.
Although placebo may not be a viable treatment option, there are other treatments that on average work as well as antidepressants, [such as] physical exercise and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. As far as we know, these alternatives don’t make people worse. – Irving Kirsch, Time Magazine
Tuning into our trauma
All of this points to the innate ability our bodies have to self-regulate, seek balance (homeostasis), and heal. You would think that we would be eager to listen to our own bodies when they speak to us through symptoms, yet we usually do the exact opposite by numbing the pain or ignoring what we feel. Peter Levine, the author of Waking the Tiger, is an expert in trauma resolution and a lead voice in field of Somatic Experiencing, which invites us to tune in to our bodies as well as our emotions in order to reclaim our health.
Through hundreds of hours of client sessions, Levine began to witness how clients’ bodies told their stories of trauma, even if the clients had no specific memories. Once Levine guided them into the sensate experience of trauma, the body then took over and finished what was unprocessed, or incomplete. Clients receive the added gifts of increased body awareness, a stronger connection to self, a shift in deep-seated patterns, a more regulated nervous system, and a sense of mastery.
Why do humans need to be guided at all? The biggest obstacle is how inattentive and unfamiliar we are with our physical sensations. Our big, sophisticated brains constantly out-think and override our bodily needs. We are trained to ignore signs of hunger, pain, discomfort, injury, danger, as well as pleasure, saturation, and fulfillment. What’s astonishing is how forgiving and responsive the body is. As soon as we tune into it, shifts begin to happen. – Peter Levine
Peter Levine Speaks about Somatic Experiencing
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consciouslifenews--2020-03-22--16 Signs That Indicate You’re An Old Soul

How can you tell if you are an old soul ?
Are there differences in traits or behaviors ?
What signs can I look for that can help me differentiate the difference ?
Generally speaking , we are all old souls , but some of us have been here longer than others .
The word “ old ” is only relative to time .
Because time is linear and our souls are eternal , 10,000 years would be the blink of an eye .
Related Article : What Soul Age Are You ?
Learn About the 5 Soul Ages and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to incarnate many , many times as inanimate objects , plants , and animals before we can become human .
Then , as humans , we still need to incarnate many , many times to learn all of the lessons we came here for .
For example , according to Cannon , we all had to be an air molecule and a drop of water to learn what it ’ s like to work together as ONE .
16 Ways To Tell If You Are An Old Soul 1 .
You understand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
For some people , it is hard to fathom that the soul of a child may be much older than the soul of his or her parents .
For these particular people , this is a sign that their soul might be younger than yours .
When you begin to understand why you keep incarnating to this 3rd-dimensional reality , it becomes similar to the movie , Groundhog Day , where Phil wakes up each day to find out that it ’ s still February 2nd until he learns how to remove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for others .
Once you realize that time , space , energy , and matter are 3rd-dimensional products , the theory of time becomes irrelevant , thus the theory of how old your soul also becomes irrelevant .
But for the sake of understanding how old your soul maybe , we ’ ll continue !
2 .
You are in touch with your natural abilities or have an extreme interest in these abilities .
Some people are born with innate gifts , such as special healing abilities or psychic abilities .
The truth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but an older soul is more in tune with how to access and implement these abilities in the name of humanity .
If you don ’ t have any particular ability but have a strong interest in them , this is simply your soul trying to recall these abilities that you may have had in a previous lifetime .
Everyone is pure consciousness , but many people have a difficult time to understand what this means .
Your soul is pure consciousness and love .
It has a unique understanding of how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planet and understands that everything we do as a collective will help to facilitate the awakening of others .
4 .
You understand the importance of forgiveness .
Some people are old souls who still have much to learn because they are trapped inside the box with their ideologies , are stubborn or have not learned the importance of forgiveness .
By forgiving yourself and others , we can release any karma between these people .
5 .
You ’ re able to transcend the ego .
It ’ s nearly impossible for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the time but simply being aware of our ego and how it plays against unity consciousness is a definite sign on an old soul .
On the other side , there is no ego .
During your life review , you will re-live your ego and will see how it affected others , as well as yourself .
At this point in “ time ” , you will probably make a soul contract with the hopes of overcoming ego and atoning for whatever ego issues you had in your previous incarnation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3rd-dimensional reality and it ’ s easy to succumb to materialism , especially when it ’ s in your face through advertising , programming , and peer pressure .
An older soul realizes that money is non-existent on the other side and it generally takes away from who we truly are as spiritual beings .
Those who are older souls will generally use money as a tool to either help facilitate their spiritual progression through spiritual retreats or by possibly creating a lavish feng shui home decorated with spiritual meaning versus the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their money to help others who are less fortunate .
7 .
You are able to understand the concept that your body is a shell for your soul .
Before you were born , you not only chose your parents , you also chose your life situations and challenges that would help to facilitate your spiritual growth while atoning for any previous karma .
The body that you are currently in is simply a vessel for your soul .
Your name is what your soul currently refers itself as , but in previous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you have lived many previous lives as either a male or a female .
Your name and title are both associated with ego because ultimately , you are infinite consciousness and we are all on the same team .
8 .
You seem to have a special connection to eras long before you were born .
Did you ever watch an old movie or see some artwork from a specific era in time and have a connection to that era ?
Chances are , you lived a previous life during that time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letting you know !
9 .
You have an understanding of what you need to do to complete your spiritual progression .
Just by making it this far , you are more awakened than most people on this planet .
You have an understanding of Universal laws and what is left to do on your soul contract .
Even if you are not specifically sure of either , your higher self and spirit guides will continue lead you in the right direction .
Related Article : Top 10 Reasons to Connect with Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong feeling that home isn ’ t Earth .
Did you ever look at a random area of the sky and star at an unknown star for no particular reason ?
Do you have a special connection with specific star systems such as the Pleiades or Orion ’ s Belt ?
Do wars and corruption make you feel uneasy as if they didn ’ t exist where you originally came from ?
Are you one of the souls who volunteered to come here at this specific point in time to help with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answered yes to any of these questions , then chances are , Earth is not your home planet .
11 .
You tend to be a loner .
The stigma on the word loner is often condescending , but those who are old souls are merely looking for other fragments of themselves and will often distance themselves from younger souls who need more incarnations into a 3rd-dimensional planet .
Older souls will seek out other like-minded people because there are comfort and familiarity with these types of people who will help to facilitate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you rebel from religion , laws or anything else , this is a sign that your soul knows the only true laws… the Laws of the Universe .
While you respect the reasoning and intention behind laws and religion , you might not be compelled to use these as absolute laws when you know there are a set of higher laws that are intended to facilitate our spiritual progressions .
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By Gregg Prescott | In5d
How can you tell if you are an old soul? Are there differences in traits or behaviors? What signs can I look for that can help me differentiate the difference?
Generally speaking, we are all old souls, but some of us have been here longer than others.
The word “old” is only relative to time. Because time is linear and our souls are eternal, 10,000 years would be the blink of an eye.
Related Article: What Soul Age Are You? Learn About the 5 Soul Ages and Discover Yours
Dolores Cannon believes that we need to incarnate many, many times as inanimate objects, plants, and animals before we can become human. Then, as humans, we still need to incarnate many, many times to learn all of the lessons we came here for. For example, according to Cannon, we all had to be an air molecule and a drop of water to learn what it’s like to work together as ONE.
16 Ways To Tell If You Are An Old Soul
1. You understand many of life’s deeper lessons.
For some people, it is hard to fathom that the soul of a child may be much older than the soul of his or her parents. For these particular people, this is a sign that their soul might be younger than yours. When you begin to understand why you keep incarnating to this 3rd-dimensional reality, it becomes similar to the movie, Groundhog Day, where Phil wakes up each day to find out that it’s still February 2nd until he learns how to remove his ego and starts doing kind deeds for others.
Once you realize that time, space, energy, and matter are 3rd-dimensional products, the theory of time becomes irrelevant, thus the theory of how old your soul also becomes irrelevant.
But for the sake of understanding how old your soul maybe, we’ll continue!
2. You are in touch with your natural abilities or have an extreme interest in these abilities.
Some people are born with innate gifts, such as special healing abilities or psychic abilities. The truth is that we all possess these abilities, but an older soul is more in tune with how to access and implement these abilities in the name of humanity. If you don’t have any particular ability but have a strong interest in them, this is simply your soul trying to recall these abilities that you may have had in a previous lifetime.
3. You become spiritually aware.
Everyone is pure consciousness, but many people have a difficult time to understand what this means. Your soul is pure consciousness and love. It has a unique understanding of how the matrix is being played on this planet and understands that everything we do as a collective will help to facilitate the awakening of others.
4. You understand the importance of forgiveness.
Some people are old souls who still have much to learn because they are trapped inside the box with their ideologies, are stubborn or have not learned the importance of forgiveness. By forgiving yourself and others, we can release any karma between these people.
5. You’re able to transcend the ego.
It’s nearly impossible for anyone to completely transcend ego 100% of the time but simply being aware of our ego and how it plays against unity consciousness is a definite sign on an old soul. On the other side, there is no ego. During your life review, you will re-live your ego and will see how it affected others, as well as yourself. At this point in “time”, you will probably make a soul contract with the hopes of overcoming ego and atoning for whatever ego issues you had in your previous incarnation.
6. You’re able to transcend materialism.
Money and materialism are products of this 3rd-dimensional reality and it’s easy to succumb to materialism, especially when it’s in your face through advertising, programming, and peer pressure. An older soul realizes that money is non-existent on the other side and it generally takes away from who we truly are as spiritual beings. Those who are older souls will generally use money as a tool to either help facilitate their spiritual progression through spiritual retreats or by possibly creating a lavish feng shui home decorated with spiritual meaning versus the most luxurious furnishings. They may also use their money to help others who are less fortunate.
7. You are able to understand the concept that your body is a shell for your soul.
Before you were born, you not only chose your parents, you also chose your life situations and challenges that would help to facilitate your spiritual growth while atoning for any previous karma. The body that you are currently in is simply a vessel for your soul. Your name is what your soul currently refers itself as, but in previous lifetimes, you had many different names and you have lived many previous lives as either a male or a female. Your name and title are both associated with ego because ultimately, you are infinite consciousness and we are all on the same team.
8. You seem to have a special connection to eras long before you were born.
Did you ever watch an old movie or see some artwork from a specific era in time and have a connection to that era? Chances are, you lived a previous life during that time period and this is your cellular memory letting you know!
9. You have an understanding of what you need to do to complete your spiritual progression.
Just by making it this far, you are more awakened than most people on this planet. You have an understanding of Universal laws and what is left to do on your soul contract. Even if you are not specifically sure of either, your higher self and spirit guides will continue lead you in the right direction.
Related Article: Top 10 Reasons to Connect with Your Higher Self
10. You have a strong feeling that home isn’t Earth.
Did you ever look at a random area of the sky and star at an unknown star for no particular reason? Do you have a special connection with specific star systems such as the Pleiades or Orion’s Belt? Do wars and corruption make you feel uneasy as if they didn’t exist where you originally came from? Are you one of the souls who volunteered to come here at this specific point in time to help with the Earth’s ascension? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then chances are, Earth is not your home planet.
11. You tend to be a loner.
The stigma on the word loner is often condescending, but those who are old souls are merely looking for other fragments of themselves and will often distance themselves from younger souls who need more incarnations into a 3rd-dimensional planet. Older souls will seek out other like-minded people because there are comfort and familiarity with these types of people who will help to facilitate each other's spiritual progression.
12. You have a rebellious nature.
Whether you rebel from religion, laws or anything else, this is a sign that your soul knows the only true laws… the Laws of the Universe. While you respect the reasoning and intention behind laws and religion, you might not be compelled to use these as absolute laws when you know there are a set of higher laws that are intended to facilitate our spiritual progressions.
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consciouslifenews--2020-03-22--How to Find Peace in the Midst of Chaos

How to Find Peace in the Midst of Chaos

With everything that ’ s happening in the world at the moment and all the agitation , fear , chaos , and madness that ’ s trying to reach our minds , hearts , and homes , it ’ s so important to remain calm and at peace .
Trusting that everything will eventually turn out fine .
And that , this too shall pass .
How to Find Peace in the Midst of Chaos 1 .
Close your eyes to the world around you .
Take a deep breath .
And close your eyes to all the fear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ out there ’ trying to force itself on you .
Close your eyes to all these fearful news and all the conflicting information being shared online .
And focus on your heart .
2 .
Forget all about the world .
Forget about what ’ s on the news .
Forget about what the leaders of the world are telling you .
Forget about what the many influencers and celebrities have to say about this coronavirus .
In fact , forget about what we all have to say .
Just focus on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Heart to be Right , True , and Safe for YOU .
Tune into the stillness that ’ s present underneath all this chaos and madness .
Tune into that sweet and Unfathomable Peace that ’ s deep within you , waiting to be acknowledged and felt .
And let yourself experience Truth , Courage , Faith , Clarity , and Divine Sight .
4 .
Allow your Inner Voice to be your Guide .
The noise this world is currently making , is just that , a lot of noise .
Seek @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Out there , to what ’ s Within You .
Learn to listen to the soft voice of your Heart .
And let that Wise and Inner Voice be your Guide .
5 .
Pay attention to the many games of fear .
Take a few steps back .
And notice everything that ’ s happening all around you .
Notice how fast fear is currently moving and how many people have already fallen , and continue to fall into its many traps ; Notice how many people are actually thinking for themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the terrifying thoughts of others ; Notice the anger , pain , agony , and the many judgments people are placing on others .
And how they use their own hidden fears and unhealed traumas to cause others to feel fearful , terrified , and ashamed ; Notice the separation that ’ s being created amongst those who think differently than the crowd .
And how skillful we attack all those who stand up for something other than helplessness , pain , suffering , and fear .
Pay attention to everything that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no matter what happens , do let anything or anyone pull you down into guilt , shame , pride , or fear .
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By Luminita D. Saviuc | Purpose Fairy
We can find peace in the midst of chaos. Peace is always there. But in order to find it, we first have to learn to take our focus away from everything that’s keeping us from feeling at peace. ~ Luminita D. Saviuc
With everything that’s happening in the world at the moment and all the agitation, fear, chaos, and madness that’s trying to reach our minds, hearts, and homes, it’s so important to remain calm and at peace. Trusting that everything will eventually turn out fine. And that, this too shall pass.
How to Find Peace in the Midst of Chaos
1. Close your eyes to the world around you.
Take a deep breath. And close your eyes to all the fear, panic, chaos, and separation present ‘out there’ trying to force itself on you.
Close your eyes to all these fearful news and all the conflicting information being shared online. And focus on your heart.
2. Forget all about the world.
Forget about what’s on the news. Forget about what the leaders of the world are telling you. Forget about what the many influencers and celebrities have to say about this coronavirus. In fact, forget about what we all have to say.
Just focus on You and what you KNOW in your Heart to be Right, True, and Safe for YOU.
3. Find Peace through Stillness.
Tune into the stillness that’s present underneath all this chaos and madness.
Tune into that sweet and Unfathomable Peace that’s deep within you, waiting to be acknowledged and felt. And let yourself experience Truth, Courage, Faith, Clarity, and Divine Sight.
The noise this world is currently making, is just that, a lot of noise. Seek to shift your focus from what is Out there, to what’s Within You. Learn to listen to the soft voice of your Heart. And let that Wise and Inner Voice be your Guide.
5. Pay attention to the many games of fear.
Take a few steps back. And notice everything that’s happening all around you.
Notice how fast fear is currently moving and how many people have already fallen, and continue to fall into its many traps;
Notice how many people are actually thinking for themselves. And how many got lost in the terrifying thoughts of others;
Notice the anger, pain, agony, and the many judgments people are placing on others. And how they use their own hidden fears and unhealed traumas to cause others to feel fearful, terrified, and ashamed;
Notice the separation that’s being created amongst those who think differently than the crowd. And how skillful we attack all those who stand up for something other than helplessness, pain, suffering, and fear.
Pay attention to everything that’s happening all around you. And no matter what happens, do let anything or anyone pull you down into guilt, shame, pride, or fear.
6. Find Peace by seeking to know your Nature.
As a wise 70-year old woman said to me recently, people live in fear because they no longer know who they are. They no longer remember the Unlimited and Divine Power that created them. Nor do they believe that this Power is present within them. Therefore, they perceive themselves as small and helpless.
Be wise.
Strive to remember your Origin. For in Knowing your Self, you will know that there is no greater power than the power that lies within you!
7. Find Peace by being brave.
It is in difficult times like these that many people will fall deeper into fear. While others will awaken to Courage, Boldness, and Truth.
Do not be afraid.
Fear has no power. It only feeds with the Power you give to it. For fear is nothing but an illusion that’s meant to keep us asleep and away from our Truth and Power.
Be brave!
Be bold!
Be confident in the God Force that is present within you.
Unleash your Inner Power. Unleash your Inner Giant.
And through your Light, Love, and Courage let the whole world know that there is absolutely nothing this fearful world can do to us.
We are Unlimited.
We are Powerful.
We are Divine.
And these are the 7 steps that are meant to help you find your peace during turbulent times. I hope these steps will inspire and empower you to walk by Faith, not by Sight so that you can take your power from within and remain calm and at peace no matter what happens ‘out’ there.
~love, Luminita


consciouslifenews--2020-03-22--Your Horoscope and Astrology Overview for March 23-29, 2020

The above video contains an astrological overview for the week of 23rd March 2020 .
To get this week 's video horoscope for your specific zodiac sign , click on the link corresponding to your sign : The week begins with the Sun forging a stabilising Sextile to Saturn .
This is an excellent combination because the Sun in Aries is about new initiatives , energy and drive , and Saturn in Aquarius about how we 're going to plan in the longer term , in order to make these come to fruition .
Tuesday sees the potent Aries New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the healing vibes of Chiron .
With Saturn still in the mix , we have an opportunity to rebuild , and plan in a more enlightened way , but Chiron may be saying to us , some of the things that we have taken for granted in modern society , are things that can also cause some issues .
So in particular relation to Covid 19 , changes to the environment and global warming , have likely had a factor as much as more traditional foods which are part of the culture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is saying to us , is how can we heal this , because the 1st Zodiac sign , Aries , is very much about the body , but also about our identities .
The emotional impact of the way that we move forwards is going to be very important to this , and the Square that this New Moon and Chiron forge to the North Node in Cancer , is very much about our emotional direction of travel , and our own personal space and environment may be inhibited by some new initiatives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thwart the spread of the virus .
With Jupiter Mars and Pluto are all conjunct this week , the potential for this top-down more authoritative instruction and control is obvious .
There could also be rather big activity on stock markets .
Saturn in the sign of Aquarius is very much about the group , so therefore humanity , but some people will obviously resist acting in a more collective way , and this shows itself through the guise of Uranus in the sign of Taurus , and the two clash , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind of restrictions .
For more information on how this will pan or your zodiac sign or to watch your zodiac sign Weekly Video forecast or join me at Free Daily , Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes Conscious Life News Astrologer Patrick Arundell has been a professional Astrologer since 1993 .
Patrick has a real passion for astrology and sees it as a tool which can help any person to gain greater personal awareness , to better guide their life moves .
Patrick is a member of the Astrological Association of Great Britain and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ magazines and newspapers , globally .
Enjoy Patrick ’ s forecasts every day on CLN .
Learn more about Patrick http : //www.patrickarundell.com or order one of his Personal Horoscope Reports based on your Time , if known , Date and Place of Birth here https : //www.patrickarundell.com/personal-horoscope-reports/

By Patrick Arundell | PatrickArundell.com
The above video contains an astrological overview for the week of 23rd March 2020.
To get this week's video horoscope for your specific zodiac sign, click on the link corresponding to your sign:
The week begins with the Sun forging a stabilising Sextile to Saturn. This is an excellent combination because the Sun in Aries is about new initiatives, energy and drive, and Saturn in Aquarius about how we're going to plan in the longer term, in order to make these come to fruition.
Tuesday sees the potent Aries New Moon, which also combines this year with the healing vibes of Chiron. With Saturn still in the mix, we have an opportunity to rebuild, and plan in a more enlightened way, but Chiron may be saying to us, some of the things that we have taken for granted in modern society, are things that can also cause some issues.
So in particular relation to Covid 19, changes to the environment and global warming, have likely had a factor as much as more traditional foods which are part of the culture in the Far East. What Chiron is saying to us, is how can we heal this, because the 1st Zodiac sign, Aries, is very much about the body, but also about our identities.
The emotional impact of the way that we move forwards is going to be very important to this, and the Square that this New Moon and Chiron forge to the North Node in Cancer, is very much about our emotional direction of travel, and our own personal space and environment may be inhibited by some new initiatives that will be imposed in order to thwart the spread of the virus. With Jupiter Mars and Pluto are all conjunct this week, the potential for this top-down more authoritative instruction and control is obvious. There could also be rather big activity on stock markets. Saturn in the sign of Aquarius is very much about the group, so therefore humanity, but some people will obviously resist acting in a more collective way, and this shows itself through the guise of Uranus in the sign of Taurus, and the two clash, so there will be some push-back against any kind of restrictions. For more information on how this will pan or your zodiac sign or to watch your zodiac sign Weekly Video forecast or join me at Free Daily, Weekly and Monthly Horoscopes
Conscious Life News Astrologer Patrick Arundell has been a professional Astrologer since 1993. Patrick has a real passion for astrology and sees it as a tool which can help any person to gain greater personal awareness, to better guide their life moves. Patrick is a member of the Astrological Association of Great Britain and his work appears on websites and in magazines and newspapers, globally. Enjoy Patrick’s forecasts every day on CLN. Learn more about Patrick http://www.patrickarundell.com or order one of his Personal Horoscope Reports based on your Time, if known, Date and Place of Birth here https://www.patrickarundell.com/personal-horoscope-reports/


consciouslifenews--2020-03-22--Five Ways the COVID-19 Crisis can Help You Spiritually Evolve

Let ’ s face it .
The world is in a panic about the COVID-19 pandemic .
In response to this still-emerging global outbreak schools and universities have either shut down or been forced to shift to remote classes , government buildings have been shuttered , restaurants and bars have been closed indefinitely and many billions of people have been forced to self-quarantine amidst an increasingly chaotic environment that has some questioning if we are witnessing the wide-scale collapse of our social orders .
There is no doubt that the human health threat of the Corona Virus is both real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerning , is the negative economic impact on the poor from all the forced closures and hits that the service industry has already endured .
Adding to all the turmoil , is a general climate of fear that has found its collective expression in panic buying at grocery stores , massive unrest in global financial markets and extreme totalitarian measures ( perhaps overreactions ? )
being taken by governments around the world to contain the virus .
Fortunately , for us all , there are glimmers of hope that have emerged from this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be with what is , our response to COVID-19 can provide us with ample and profound opportunities for spiritual growth .
Below , is a list of five ways that we can inwardly evolve in these troubled times… .
1 .
We can use COVID-19 as a meaningful Contemplation on Death : A hallmark of any global pandemic is the media ’ s emphasis on the number of dead and dying .
Undoubtedly , the repetition of mounting death tolls from the disease can produce deep anxiety and fear among the global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our perspective just a bit , the existential threat that COVID-19 now represents provides us all with a wonderful opportunity to confront our own fears of death .
Why is confronting this intrinsic fear so important ?
Many seekers within the Buddhist tradition believe that making peace with the inevitability of our own death is among the highest spiritual practices we can pursue .
For when we transcend our own fear of death , we unlock the sacred gate to living more freely and fully in the present moment .
When we live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our dharma and all of the human benefits .
This virus provides ample opportunity for such reflection !
2 .
The fallout from this Disease Provides Opportunities to Serve the Elderly and Poor : Unquestionably , the rapid spread and fallout from COVID-19 present a direct threat to the welfare of all global citizens .
However , two very large demographics are at an especially heightened risk .
Elderly people ( those above 60 years old ) and poor people are facing particularly difficult times .
Due to advancing age and weaker immune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a much higher risk of dying from this infection .
On the other hand , highly restrictive lockdown protocols by world governments have had the impact of grinding the world ’ s economy to a halt .
Unsurprisingly , it is the poor and working-class who have faced the brunt of economic shutdowns to contain the virus .
Bartenders , restaurant and retail workers , flight attendants , custodial staff , small business owners and even many teachers are the ones paying the price of our governments ’ draconian health measures through a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial insecurity not seen since the start of the Great Depression in 1929 .
Now is a great time to rediscover our compassion as one people and step up to alleviate the suffering of all those who are most vulnerable among us .
After all , Krishna , a God incarnate within the Hindu Tradition , once counseled his beloved Devotee , Arjuna , that karma yoga ( the spirit of selfless service ) is among the surest path to personal truth and enlightenment .
Today , service to those who are vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Social Distancing ” we can Reconnect with Nature and Art In governments ’ attempts to control the spread of COVID-19 , the world has been advised to avoid large crowds and gatherings , stand six feet away from people and to self-quarantine at the immediate onset of symptoms .
In places like Italy and China ( are Canada and the US next ? )
citizens have even been forced by militarized authorities to remain confined in their homes with exceptions of trips to grocery stores or pharmacies .
While Social distancing is far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases of depression ) , the time alone and away from work may wind up providing us with ample time to re-connect with the natural world and to explore our creative outlets .
As a regular hiker and lover of the Earth , I have noticed how many more people have taken advantage of this forced period of isolation to take to the woods and explore the beauty of nature .
As the capitalist machine grinds to a halt , wouldn ’ t it be wonderful if our Earth Mother emerges once more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Similarly , social distancing also provides an ideal environment for self-reflection and exploration to delve into a plethora of creative outlets .
It certainly wouldn ’ t be a surprise if the enforced solitude caused by this pandemic wind up breeding a renaissance of creative expression… .
the likes of which we have not seen since the hippie counterculture of the 1960s .
4 .
COVID-19 Presents an opportunity to Recognize our Sense of Oneness Since the turn of the new millennium , it seems like the human race has been deeply embroiled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ethnic , racial , religious , national and political divisions .
In short , much of humanity has forgotten that there is much more that unites us then separates us .
Indeed , as the wise Ram Dass once noted , “ we are here to awaken from the illusion of separateness.
” The universal threat that COVID-19 presents to all human beings presents us with a rare and beautiful opportunity to see past our superficial differences .
The existential fear that this virus provokes is a powerful emotion that we all now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world we reside in .
With this basic understanding comes a higher spiritual realization that we all share in one another ’ s ’ suffering and joy and that we are all tied together in a vast cosmic web .
In short , this crisis may very well help us recover our sense of common humanity .
If we can learn to adopt this perspective throughout these tumultuous times , the odds are good that we can also begin to identify and redress the very serious societal injustices that exist within our cultures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 .
Anxiety from COVID-19 Can Be Harnessed into starting a Meditation Practice The anxiety that people ( particularly the elderly and those with compromised immune systems ) are feeling from this pandemic is understandable .
However , what if the anxiety that many are rightfully feeling can be channeled into more positive ends that promote lasting and meaningful spiritual growth ?
Enter the ancient and eastern practice of meditation .
The extreme existential fear that we are now facing ( see point one ) may inevitably lead many people to look within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amidst the onslaught of a panic-driven media .
Thankfully , the times are ripe for all of us to establish a daily meditation practice of stilling our minds , opening our hearts and surrendering to the present moment .
Further , the unique conditions of self-quarantining , coupled with a high anxiety environment and unprecedented access to online meditation resources lends itself to the emergence of a “ meditation evolution , ” among the world ’ s populace .
A profound and inspiring movement toward inner peace and enlightenment could be one remarkable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could very well be the channel by which many seekers ascend into the higher states of planetary consciousness .
Forrest Rivers is a lover of the Earth and author of the book : The Hippie Revival and Collected Writings ( https : //www.amazon.com/Hippie-Revival-Collected-Writings/dp/1515396959 ) .
He lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado .
Feel free to reach out to Forrest through email : or leave a message on his website : forrestrivers.com Tags : `` featured , COVID-19 coronavirus , COVID-19 Crisis , COVID-19 Crisis to spiritually evolve , COVID-19 global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how to spiritually evolve , spiritual evolution

By Forrest Rivers
Let’s face it. The world is in a panic about the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to this still-emerging global outbreak schools and universities have either shut down or been forced to shift to remote classes, government buildings have been shuttered, restaurants and bars have been closed indefinitely and many billions of people have been forced to self-quarantine amidst an increasingly chaotic environment that has some questioning if we are witnessing the wide-scale collapse of our social orders. There is no doubt that the human health threat of the Corona Virus is both real and alarming. Perhaps, just as concerning, is the negative economic impact on the poor from all the forced closures and hits that the service industry has already endured. Adding to all the turmoil, is a general climate of fear that has found its collective expression in panic buying at grocery stores, massive unrest in global financial markets and extreme totalitarian measures (perhaps overreactions?) being taken by governments around the world to contain the virus.
Fortunately, for us all, there are glimmers of hope that have emerged from this pandemic. If we can allow ourselves to be with what is, our response to COVID-19 can provide us with ample and profound opportunities for spiritual growth. Below, is a list of five ways that we can inwardly evolve in these troubled times….
1. We can use COVID-19 as a meaningful Contemplation on Death:
A hallmark of any global pandemic is the media’s emphasis on the number of dead and dying. Undoubtedly, the repetition of mounting death tolls from the disease can produce deep anxiety and fear among the global public. However, if we shift our perspective just a bit, the existential threat that COVID-19 now represents provides us all with a wonderful opportunity to confront our own fears of death. Why is confronting this intrinsic fear so important? Many seekers within the Buddhist tradition believe that making peace with the inevitability of our own death is among the highest spiritual practices we can pursue. For when we transcend our own fear of death, we unlock the sacred gate to living more freely and fully in the present moment. When we live more freely and fully, we follow our dharma and all of the human benefits. This virus provides ample opportunity for such reflection!
2. The fallout from this Disease Provides Opportunities to Serve the Elderly and Poor:
Unquestionably, the rapid spread and fallout from COVID-19 present a direct threat to the welfare of all global citizens. However, two very large demographics are at an especially heightened risk. Elderly people (those above 60 years old) and poor people are facing particularly difficult times. Due to advancing age and weaker immune system function, the elderly are at a much higher risk of dying from this infection. On the other hand, highly restrictive lockdown protocols by world governments have had the impact of grinding the world’s economy to a halt. Unsurprisingly, it is the poor and working-class who have faced the brunt of economic shutdowns to contain the virus. Bartenders, restaurant and retail workers, flight attendants, custodial staff, small business owners and even many teachers are the ones paying the price of our governments’ draconian health measures through a wave of massive job layoffs and frightening financial insecurity not seen since the start of the Great Depression in 1929. Now is a great time to rediscover our compassion as one people and step up to alleviate the suffering of all those who are most vulnerable among us. After all, Krishna, a God incarnate within the Hindu Tradition, once counseled his beloved Devotee, Arjuna, that karma yoga (the spirit of selfless service) is among the surest path to personal truth and enlightenment. Today, service to those who are vulnerable is imperative.
3. Through “Social Distancing” we can Reconnect with Nature and Art
In governments’ attempts to control the spread of COVID-19, the world has been advised to avoid large crowds and gatherings, stand six feet away from people and to self-quarantine at the immediate onset of symptoms. In places like Italy and China (are Canada and the US next?) citizens have even been forced by militarized authorities to remain confined in their homes with exceptions of trips to grocery stores or pharmacies. While Social distancing is far from ideal (greater isolation and increased cases of depression), the time alone and away from work may wind up providing us with ample time to re-connect with the natural world and to explore our creative outlets. As a regular hiker and lover of the Earth, I have noticed how many more people have taken advantage of this forced period of isolation to take to the woods and explore the beauty of nature. As the capitalist machine grinds to a halt, wouldn’t it be wonderful if our Earth Mother emerges once more at the forefront of our awareness? Similarly, social distancing also provides an ideal environment for self-reflection and exploration to delve into a plethora of creative outlets. It certainly wouldn’t be a surprise if the enforced solitude caused by this pandemic wind up breeding a renaissance of creative expression…. the likes of which we have not seen since the hippie counterculture of the 1960s.
4. COVID-19 Presents an opportunity to Recognize our Sense of Oneness
Since the turn of the new millennium, it seems like the human race has been deeply embroiled in sectarian conflicts and hopelessly divided by ethnic, racial, religious, national and political divisions. In short, much of humanity has forgotten that there is much more that unites us then separates us. Indeed, as the wise Ram Dass once noted, “we are here to awaken from the illusion of separateness.” The universal threat that COVID-19 presents to all human beings presents us with a rare and beautiful opportunity to see past our superficial differences. The existential fear that this virus provokes is a powerful emotion that we all now share regardless of what corner of the world we reside in. With this basic understanding comes a higher spiritual realization that we all share in one another’s’ suffering and joy and that we are all tied together in a vast cosmic web. In short, this crisis may very well help us recover our sense of common humanity. If we can learn to adopt this perspective throughout these tumultuous times, the odds are good that we can also begin to identify and redress the very serious societal injustices that exist within our cultures when the scourge does finally pass.
5. Anxiety from COVID-19 Can Be Harnessed into starting a Meditation Practice
The anxiety that people (particularly the elderly and those with compromised immune systems) are feeling from this pandemic is understandable. However, what if the anxiety that many are rightfully feeling can be channeled into more positive ends that promote lasting and meaningful spiritual growth? Enter the ancient and eastern practice of meditation. The extreme existential fear that we are now facing (see point one) may inevitably lead many people to look within and seek some semblance of inner peace amidst the onslaught of a panic-driven media. Thankfully, the times are ripe for all of us to establish a daily meditation practice of stilling our minds, opening our hearts and surrendering to the present moment. Further, the unique conditions of self-quarantining, coupled with a high anxiety environment and unprecedented access to online meditation resources lends itself to the emergence of a “meditation evolution,” among the world’s populace. A profound and inspiring movement toward inner peace and enlightenment could be one remarkable outcome from COVID-19. And, meditation could very well be the channel by which many seekers ascend into the higher states of planetary consciousness.
Author Bio:
Forrest Rivers is a lover of the Earth and author of the book: The Hippie Revival and Collected Writings(https://www.amazon.com/Hippie-Revival-Collected-Writings/dp/1515396959). He lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Feel free to reach out to Forrest through email: forrestrivers4@gmail.com or leave a message on his website: forrestrivers.com


consciouslifenews--2020-03-22--ENOUGH ALREADY! Here’s How To Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from Viral Attack!

Protect yourself and loved ones from viral attack and illness with these documented and effective therapeutic substances .
There is no need nor value in hoarding TP or antibiotic salves , etc .
when illnesses similar to covid-19 have been easily avoided and treated through proper supplementation of reasonably healthy people for centuries .
The following substances have been proven to be efficacious in preventing/reducing effects of tenacious bacterial AND viral disease : • Non-exhaustive references for those who care to know are as follows : The work of Linus Pauling NIH.gov has pertinent info .
on ALL of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : I and my family are currently taking all of the above .
I do not sell , nor intend to sell these or any other products .
Ask your doctor about this self care regimen and expect to hear something like “ I do n't know ” if you have an honest MD or “ go away ” , “ snakeoil ” or something similar if you have an average MD/GP .
Harry Mellas , DC , DABCO , PHD ( ret ) has 26 + years of one-on-one healthcare experience , @ @ @ @ @

By Dr. Harry R Mellas
Protect yourself and loved ones from viral attack and illness with these documented and effective therapeutic substances.
There is no need nor value in hoarding TP or antibiotic salves, etc. when illnesses similar to covid-19 have been easily avoided and treated through proper supplementation of reasonably healthy people for centuries.
The following substances have been proven to be efficacious in preventing/reducing effects of tenacious bacterial AND viral disease:
VIT. C/ ascorbic acid (buffered) 1 gram 3 times daily.
Nano silver 30-50 PPM 3 tsp daily
Manuka Honey/losenges 1 tsp daily or 3 losenges daily
Artemesia Annua tincture 10 drops 3 x daily
Non-exhaustive references for those who care to know are as follows:
References:
The work of Linus Pauling
NIH.gov has pertinent info. on ALL of the above
Mike Adams, Health Ranger
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About the Author
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consciouslifenews--2020-03-22--Coronavirus Is a Historic Trigger Event—and It Needs a Movement to Respond

There are times in history when sudden events — natural disasters , economic collapses , pandemics , wars , famines — change everything .
They change politics , they change economics and they change public opinion in drastic ways .
Many social movement analysts call these “ trigger events.
” During a trigger event , things that were previously unimaginable quickly become reality , as the social and political map is remade .
On the one hand , major triggers are rare ; but on the other , we have seen them regularly in recent decades .
Events such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Katrina , and the financial crash of 2008 have all had major repercussions on national life , leading to political changes that would have been difficult to predict beforehand .
COVID-19 , the coronavirus pandemic , is by far the biggest trigger event of our generation .
It is a combination of natural disasters and economic collapse happening at the same time .
Topping it off , this public health crisis is coming right in the middle of one of the most consequential political seasons of our lifetime .
Trigger events can create @ @ @ @ @ @ @ present tremendous opportunities for people who have a plan and know how to use the moment to push forward their agendas .
These agendas can be reactionary , as when conservatives and fascists pass harsh austerity measures and spread xenophobia — the type of activity documented in Naomi Klein ’ s “ The Shock Doctrine.
” Yet , this type of response need not prevail .
With a counter-agenda rooted in a commitment to democracy and a deep sense of collective empathy , communities can flourish , even amid a crisis .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in history of how progressive and solidaristic impulses have come to the fore in response to trigger events .
The New Deal ’ s emergence as a response to the Great Depression of the 1930s is one example , as is the more recent Occupy Sandy ’ s mobilization in New York City to support hurricane-ravaged communities in 2012 .
Rebecca Solnit ’ s 2009 book “ A Paradise Built in Hell ” contains myriad more examples of humane , collective efforts that responded to the disaster .
Today , as we face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people in the United States — and millions around the world — may die , the only way we can prevent some of the worst tragedy and destruction is with such a response .
In my writing on social movements , I have argued that triggers create liminal spaces that mass protest movements can use to mobilize the forces of grassroots democracy .
In the wake of such an event , organizers often find themselves in a “ moment of the whirlwind , ” in which the standard rules of how politics works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the great social movements of the past have been born out of these moments .
But these moments require skillful navigation , the ability to use “ prophetic promotion ” to spread a humane vision , and the faith that mass mobilization can open new avenues to change that , at the outset , seem distant and improbable .
In order to craft a people ’ s response to the pandemic , we should draw both on the possibilities of new technology that allow for decentralized action and some time-honored lessons from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vehicle for mass participation Right now , lots of people are formulating action plans and policy demands , focusing on how the government should respond or measures that elected officials might pass by way of emergency response .
These include plans by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ’ s call for an emergency universal basic income , and proposals by groups like the Working Families Party , National Nurses United , and collections of grassroots organizers .
What ’ s missing is a platform and vision for mass participation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ join in and collectively take part in a movement to create the type of just response our society needs .
A movement can support , amplify , and fill in the gaps left by the government and the health care infrastructure .
Obviously , social distancing and the isolation required to slow the spread of the pandemic presents unique challenges .
For one thing , people are limited in their ability to physically come together and congregate .
Meanwhile , many of the traditional tools and tactics of social movements can not be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not , however , blind us to the things that can be done .
From mutual support in local areas to collective responses of protest from home , we can build a powerful people ’ s response that brings us together and uses our combined effort to provide care in our communities and reshape the limits of what is politically possible .
A social movement response to major trigger events often emerges from unexpected places .
Major structure-based organizations have infrastructure and resources that seem like they would make them natural candidates for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , they also face institutional limitations that prevent them from scaling their efforts to meet the enormity of the challenge .
Groups like labor unions are commonly preoccupied with responding to how the crisis is affecting their own membership , making them essential hubs of action for people within their structures but leaving them with little capacity to engage people outside of their ranks or to absorb the energy of others who might want to get involved .
Meanwhile , politicians and leading advocacy organizations are often focused on the details @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and attempting to use insider leverage to influence the policies that are being debated at the local , state and federal levels .
This is an important role , but it does not address the vacuum that exists in terms of mobilizing large numbers of people to change what is perceived as needed and possible solutions to the crisis .
Therefore , it is often scrappy , decentralized and sometimes ad hoc groups that play vital roles in shaping a social movement response — which more institutionalized organizations can get behind once underway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good news is that there are clear historical examples in which social movements have been able to step into the vacuum of a crisis , and we have seen several of these in the past decade and a half .
After Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast in 2012 , the mutual support operation Occupy Sandy — which drew on networks and infrastructure built during Occupy Wall Street — coordinated thousands of people into a fast and efficient response , providing food and medical attention to those in need .
It also opened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supplies , kept track of individuals who might otherwise have been isolated and abandoned , and moved debris from homes and streets .
Likewise , Common Ground — one of the most significant relief organizations to quickly form and respond in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans — served some of the city ’ s most impoverished neighborhoods , set up temporary medical clinics and repaired damaged homes .
Meanwhile , in recent years , the DREAM movement , which works in communities of undocumented immigrants , has provided services such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support for immigrants denied services from state and federal governments .
Looking back at another public health emergency , we can remember that , during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s , the LGBTQ community came together to respond to the sickness and death of thousands of individuals — even as society ostracized people who were HIV-positive , and the medical establishment often turned a blind eye to their suffering .
Groups like Gay Men ’ s Health Crisis in New York City organized the community to raise money for research , distribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide counseling and social workers for thousands who needed it .
At a time when the doctors and hospitals were either overwhelmed , indifferent , or antagonistic , they stepped up to fill the gap and meet basic human needs .
Meanwhile , the decentralized affinity groups of the more militant ACT UP worked tirelessly to raise public awareness about the crisis , rallying under the motto “ Silence Equals Death.
” They quickly became on-the-ground experts in the community impact of the disease — publicly confronting leaders who spread misinformation or were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , calling out drug companies more fixated on profits than humane treatment and brashly insisting that health professionals be in dialogue with patients themselves .
Ultimately , ACT UP fundamentally changed the country ’ s response to AIDS .
“ They helped revolutionize the American practice of medicine , ” The New Yorker ’ s Michael Specter wrote in 2002 .
“ The average approval time for some critical drugs fell from a decade to a year , and the character of placebo-controlled trials was altered for good … Soon changes in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for other diseases , ranging from breast cancer to Alzheimer ’ s. ” In 1990 , the New York Times paid reluctant tribute to the group with a headline reading , “ Rude , Rash , Effective , Act-Up Shifts AIDS Policy .
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By Paul Engler | Common Dreams
There are times in history when sudden events — natural disasters, economic collapses, pandemics, wars, famines — change everything. They change politics, they change economics and they change public opinion in drastic ways. Many social movement analysts call these “trigger events.” During a trigger event, things that were previously unimaginable quickly become reality, as the social and political map is remade. On the one hand, major triggers are rare; but on the other, we have seen them regularly in recent decades. Events such as 9/11, the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, and the financial crash of 2008 have all had major repercussions on national life, leading to political changes that would have been difficult to predict beforehand.
COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, is by far the biggest trigger event of our generation. It is a combination of natural disasters and economic collapse happening at the same time. Topping it off, this public health crisis is coming right in the middle of one of the most consequential political seasons of our lifetime.
Trigger events can create confusion and unease. But they also present tremendous opportunities for people who have a plan and know how to use the moment to push forward their agendas. These agendas can be reactionary, as when conservatives and fascists pass harsh austerity measures and spread xenophobia — the type of activity documented in Naomi Klein’s “The Shock Doctrine.” Yet, this type of response need not prevail. With a counter-agenda rooted in a commitment to democracy and a deep sense of collective empathy, communities can flourish, even amid a crisis.
In fact, we can find many examples in history of how progressive and solidaristic impulses have come to the fore in response to trigger events. The New Deal’s emergence as a response to the Great Depression of the 1930s is one example, as is the more recent Occupy Sandy’s mobilization in New York City to support hurricane-ravaged communities in 2012. Rebecca Solnit’s 2009 book “A Paradise Built in Hell” contains myriad more examples of humane, collective efforts that responded to the disaster.
Today, as we face the prospect that hundreds of thousands of people in the United States — and millions around the world — may die, the only way we can prevent some of the worst tragedy and destruction is with such a response.
In my writing on social movements, I have argued that triggers create liminal spaces that mass protest movements can use to mobilize the forces of grassroots democracy. In the wake of such an event, organizers often find themselves in a “moment of the whirlwind,” in which the standard rules of how politics works are turned on their head. Many of the great social movements of the past have been born out of these moments. But these moments require skillful navigation, the ability to use “prophetic promotion” to spread a humane vision, and the faith that mass mobilization can open new avenues to change that, at the outset, seem distant and improbable.
In order to craft a people’s response to the pandemic, we should draw both on the possibilities of new technology that allow for decentralized action and some time-honored lessons from past social movements.
Social movements are the vehicle for mass participation
Right now, lots of people are formulating action plans and policy demands, focusing on how the government should respond or measures that elected officials might pass by way of emergency response. These include plans by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s call for an emergency universal basic income, and proposals by groups like the Working Families Party, National Nurses United, and collections of grassroots organizers.
What’s missing is a platform and vision for mass participation — a means through which people can join in and collectively take part in a movement to create the type of just response our society needs. A movement can support, amplify, and fill in the gaps left by the government and the health care infrastructure.
The good news is that there are clear historical examples in which social movements have been able to step into the vacuum of a crisis.
Obviously, social distancing and the isolation required to slow the spread of the pandemic presents unique challenges. For one thing, people are limited in their ability to physically come together and congregate. Meanwhile, many of the traditional tools and tactics of social movements cannot be deployed under current circumstances. This should not, however, blind us to the things that can be done. From mutual support in local areas to collective responses of protest from home, we can build a powerful people’s response that brings us together and uses our combined effort to provide care in our communities and reshape the limits of what is politically possible.
A social movement response to major trigger events often emerges from unexpected places. Major structure-based organizations have infrastructure and resources that seem like they would make them natural candidates for rallying the wider public into a response. However, they also face institutional limitations that prevent them from scaling their efforts to meet the enormity of the challenge. Groups like labor unions are commonly preoccupied with responding to how the crisis is affecting their own membership, making them essential hubs of action for people within their structures but leaving them with little capacity to engage people outside of their ranks or to absorb the energy of others who might want to get involved.
Meanwhile, politicians and leading advocacy organizations are often focused on the details of the inside game — carefully monitoring and attempting to use insider leverage to influence the policies that are being debated at the local, state and federal levels. This is an important role, but it does not address the vacuum that exists in terms of mobilizing large numbers of people to change what is perceived as needed and possible solutions to the crisis. Therefore, it is often scrappy, decentralized and sometimes ad hoc groups that play vital roles in shaping a social movement response — which more institutionalized organizations can get behind once underway.
The people have responded before
The good news is that there are clear historical examples in which social movements have been able to step into the vacuum of a crisis, and we have seen several of these in the past decade and a half. After Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast in 2012, the mutual support operation Occupy Sandy — which drew on networks and infrastructure built during Occupy Wall Street — coordinated thousands of people into a fast and efficient response, providing food and medical attention to those in need. It also opened a collection and distribution center for needed supplies, kept track of individuals who might otherwise have been isolated and abandoned, and moved debris from homes and streets. Likewise, Common Ground — one of the most significant relief organizations to quickly form and respond in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans — served some of the city’s most impoverished neighborhoods, set up temporary medical clinics and repaired damaged homes. Meanwhile, in recent years, the DREAM movement, which works in communities of undocumented immigrants, has provided services such as scholarships, job opportunities and legal support for immigrants denied services from state and federal governments.
Millions of people stuck in their homes can still pursue action on two tracks: one focused on mutual aid and the other building political pressure around a platform of people’s demands.
Looking back at another public health emergency, we can remember that, during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, the LGBTQ community came together to respond to the sickness and death of thousands of individuals — even as society ostracized people who were HIV-positive, and the medical establishment often turned a blind eye to their suffering. Groups like Gay Men’s Health Crisis in New York City organized the community to raise money for research, distribute information about prevention and care, and provide counseling and social workers for thousands who needed it. At a time when the doctors and hospitals were either overwhelmed, indifferent, or antagonistic, they stepped up to fill the gap and meet basic human needs.
Meanwhile, the decentralized affinity groups of the more militant ACT UP worked tirelessly to raise public awareness about the crisis, rallying under the motto “Silence Equals Death.” They quickly became on-the-ground experts in the community impact of the disease — publicly confronting leaders who spread misinformation or were hesitant to adequately fund public health efforts, calling out drug companies more fixated on profits than humane treatment and brashly insisting that health professionals be in dialogue with patients themselves. Ultimately, ACT UP fundamentally changed the country’s response to AIDS.
“They helped revolutionize the American practice of medicine,” The New Yorker’s Michael Specter wrote in 2002. “The average approval time for some critical drugs fell from a decade to a year, and the character of placebo-controlled trials was altered for good … Soon changes in the way AIDS drugs were approved were adopted for other diseases, ranging from breast cancer to Alzheimer’s.” In 1990, the New York Times paid reluctant tribute to the group with a headline reading, “Rude, Rash, Effective, Act-Up Shifts AIDS Policy.”
In response to the current coronavirus epidemic, the only thing that most people have been given to do is to participate in social distancing and join preemptive measures to slow the spread of disease. But if people really believed they could participate meaningfully in a mass campaign to care for others and pressure public officials to adopt humane emergency policies, we can be confident that hundreds of thousands would quickly join in. How to make it happen If we know that we need a mass social movement response, how do we make it happen — especially in times of social distancing? Millions of people are stuck in their homes, unable to go to work. But they can still pursue action on two tracks: one focused on mutual aid and the other building political pressure around a platform of people’s demands. At the level of local communities, an army of volunteers should be enlisted in mutual aid efforts to care for one another and meet basic human needs. The possibilities for this type of action are manifold, but some immediate priorities include assisting the elderly with obtaining food and prescription medications, creating hubs (online or otherwise) to facilitate the sharing of information in local areas about households in need of help, and creating community solutions to the childcare needs that emerge as schools and daycare centers close. As the pandemic spreads — and particularly if hospitals and formal systems are overwhelmed — the need for and potential of this type of activity will grow tremendously. Grassroots initiatives to collect information about the spread of the disease, help those who need to be quarantined, distribute information and supplies to promote public hygiene, and assist with the dissemination and proper use of testing supplies will become urgent. Already, this type of activity is bubbling up. Communities around the country are creating Facebook Groups and Google Docs — many of them listed here — to coordinate mutual aid. At the same time, countless religious congregations, unions, community organizations, and neighborhood associations are beginning to mobilize responses for people in their areas. These activities have tremendous promise, but for them to take on the character of a movement they need what former United Farmworkers organizer and current movement trainer Marshall Ganz would call a unified “story, strategy and structure.” Organizers should be looking to create means for local groups to share information and best practices. And they should encourage common vision and message. In each of the historical examples mentioned here, it was crucial that participants had a sense that they were part of something larger than the sum of individual efforts. Intentional moves toward unity and coordination help build that collective understanding. If Sanders decided to transform his campaign into a mass movement against the pandemic and its impacts, a drive with massive infrastructure would emerge overnight. Beyond mutual aid, a common story, strategy, and structure can allow a mass movement to legitimate political demands that might otherwise be deemed impractical or undesirable, and to compel public officials to adopt them. The function of mass movements is not to hash out the instrumental details of proposals currently being debated in the U.S. Congress or at more local levels of government. Rather, it is to build momentum for popular, symbolically-resonant demands that would form the backbone of a progressive national response — ideas like emergency universal basic income, free testing and treatment for all, and suspension of rent and mortgage payments for those unable to pay during the crisis. A movement can advance such demands with campaigns of distributed actions. While the realities of “social distancing” limit some of the tactics that grassroots groups might typically employ, organizer David Solnit, for one, has proposed a range of protest methods that can be viable during the coronavirus pandemic, including many that can be joined at home. Among those he lists are Livestream rallies, the proliferation of window and door signs, call-ins, online teach-ins, social media barrages, and cacerolazo — the mass banging or pots and pans, commonly used by movements abroad. Given the activity currently percolating, we cannot know what efforts will gain traction or what overarching frameworks for unity might take hold. But we can assess the possibilities that have presented themselves. One of the most potent is the prospect that the Bernie Sanders campaign could pivot to become a movement focused on pandemic response. The Sanders campaign has built one of the largest and most sophisticated grassroots organizing campaigns in American history. They have tens of thousands of volunteers who know how to run phone banks and talk to their neighbors. They also have more than a million donors who are willing to contribute funds to help support a people’s movement advancing justice and democracy. If Sanders decided to transform his campaign from a political, presidential electoral campaign into a mass movement against the pandemic and its impacts, a drive with massive infrastructure would emerge overnight. Whether the Sanders campaign seizes this opportunity or an alternate framework for collective action arises, a mass movement response to the coronavirus pandemic cannot come too soon. For our own sake, and that of our society as a whole, let us help the drive toward solidarity emerge.