Imagine being in a large ballroom almost filled with people, the speaker is all the way up front. You can barely see them, but you can hear them. They start saying all kinds of words, some making sense, others creating confusion. This person that is speaking has a history or saying all kinds of words. Sometimes they actually come together and changes are made, but the majority of time, they are just creating noise out of their mouth. What you notice is that some people are getting seriously upset, creating threats and chaos.
Others are cheering on the speaker, agreeing with them, believing they are the one that will save them. The speaker is also creating chaos. The room begins to feel unsafe. You aren’t sure if you should stay or leave. You begin to look around to see if anyone else is feeling the same way. You catch a few eyes and there is an eye conversation that says, I’m here, I see you, I am with you. You start navigating towards other individuals that feel safe.
Upfront it looks and feels like there are those that are breaking things, creating chaos, dismantling things. It feels scary. No one knows what’s really happening, it’s mixed messages that cause confusion and questioning what is real.
You have found your tribe in this large ballroom. As you connect with others, you are finding your inner empowerment, strength and voice. Connecting with others has given you hope.
The connection that you have made is making a ripple effect. It is slow to start, as the chaos being created appears to be so big. You begin to go through your days, looking and connecting with those individuals that are ready to come together, to create a new way. You are also learning more about yourself and what is important to you and what your values are. Each person is helping the other find their voice to speak up, to stand up, to feel and be empowered. Each person thinks individually, has their own beliefs, their own values, their way of navigating through this time and yet, there is connection, and comradery.
We don’t know what the future holds, however each of us gets to choose how we want to navigate this period in time. What are you going to do and choose?
