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In this episode, we are talking about how to manage stress during election cycles and other distressing current events.
We talk a lot about being aligned with your values. If you find yourself needing a little guidance on clarifying your values, I created a free guide, you can get it here: Values Clarification: 7 Steps to Walking More Freely in the Direction of Your Dreams
In a world filled with unsettling headlines—political divides, crime, natural disasters, and conflicts—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This episode dives into finding peace amid chaos. we are called to be a source of light and hope. While we can’t control every event around us, we can choose our responses.
- Understanding the Source of Peace
Lasting peace doesn’t come from circumstances or worldly security. We can ground ourselves in a peace that endures. - Taking Action without Attachment to Outcomes
Stress often stems from feeling like everything rests on certain outcomes. - Practicing Discernment and Media Boundaries
Limit media exposure and seek trustworthy, balanced sources. Boundaries around news consumption can help prevent feeling constantly overwhelmed. - Finding Community and Support
Being part of a supportive community is essential. Together, we can share concerns, pray, and encourage each other. Community helps us focus on service and love, grounding us in purpose. - Reflecting Peace and Love
Our response to division can be a powerful testimony. By choosing kindness and empathy, even toward those we disagree with, we live out the call to love. - Anchoring in Gratitude
Gratitude shifts our focus to blessings and help us to see the all the good in the world.
Conclusion
In the face of distressing news, we can choose peace, kindness, and faith. By becoming a beacon of light, we can illuminate a path of hope, showing a way through any storm.
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