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The Role of Fathers in a Chaotic World

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Father’s Day provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the profound impact fathers have on shaping the lives of their children, their families, and the broader world around them. Yet, as we look around, it’s clear that the world often feels unsteady. We’re surrounded by noise, competing narratives, and unrest, leaving many to wonder how to find truth amidst the chaos. Fathers hold a unique opportunity to embody peace, love, and clarity, leading their families with wisdom and compassion.

Drawing from the teachings of Terry Swejkoski in Consciously Embrace Your True Personality, we’re reminded that peace and truth begin internally. By nurturing our inner selves and rejecting the lure of chaos, fathers can act as beacons of stability and love. This Father’s Day, let’s explore how fathers can step into this role in meaningful ways, offering guidance not just to their families but also to the world.

Fathers as Anchors of Peace

Chaos often thrives when we lose our grounding. Terry emphasizes that the foundation of peace isn’t external but internal, arising from self-awareness and authenticity. For fathers, this means cultivating calm within themselves first before passing it along to others.

Children notice everything. They absorb not only the words of their fathers but also their energy, tone, and actions. A father who demonstrates calm during turbulent times offers an invaluable lesson to his children—that peace can exist no matter the circumstances around us.

How Fathers Can Embody Peace:

  • Adopt stillness in daily life: Practice mindfulness or meditation to create space for reflection. Even brief moments of intentional breathing can help you find a sense of calm.
  • Respond, don’t react: Chaos often tempts us into reacting impulsively. Instead, practice stepping back, observing, and choosing to respond with intention.
  • Model resilience: When challenges arise, show your family that adversity can be met with courage and composure.

Peace begins with one person but expands outward, touching everyone around them. A peaceful father inspires a peaceful family, and in turn, contributes to shaping a more harmonious world.

The Power of Love as a Guiding Principle

Love, in its truest form, is a force that unites, heals, and uplifts. It’s not simply an emotion but a conscious choice. Terry’s work reminds us that love rooted in truth, not ego or fear, is what transforms relationships and fosters deeper connections.

For fathers, practicing love means being present for their families, offering kindness even in moments of frustration, and showing vulnerability. It requires looking beyond surface-level distractions and tuning into the heart of every relationship.

Ways Fathers Can Show Love:

  • Be fully present: Put away distractions and give your undivided attention to your family, reminding them that they are your priority.
  • Offer unconditional acceptance: Celebrate your children not only for their successes but also for their struggles and imperfections.
  • Lead by example: Show your children what love looks like in action through acts of generosity, empathy, and consistency.

When fathers lead with love, they teach their families that relationships matter deeply. This approach creates a ripple effect, helping future generations approach life with compassion and understanding.

Understanding Truth in the Midst of Chaos

Truth, as Terry conveys, is essential to navigating chaos. However, the truth isn’t always easy to discern. It requires deep introspection and the willingness to distinguish between illusions and reality.

For fathers, this means being courageous enough to seek out truth in themselves and the world. It’s about questioning assumptions, standing firm in values, and helping their families build an awareness of what is real versus what is fleeting.

How Fathers Can Teach and Live Truth:

  • Foster open conversations: Encourage dialogue within the household where ideas, concerns, and emotions are expressed freely without fear of judgment.
  • Demonstrate integrity: Align words with actions to show that living truthfully isn’t just a concept but a way of being.
  • Guide in spiritual exploration: Whether through shared practices or discussions about beliefs, help your family find their unique connection to truth.

By understanding and living the truth, fathers create an environment where clarity prevails over confusion and integrity becomes the foundation of their family.

The Father’s Role in a Chaotic World

The world may be noisy and overwhelming at times, but fathers are uniquely positioned to act as steady, guiding lights. By embodying peace, practicing love, and uncovering truth, fathers take on the role as architects of harmony within their homes and communities.

This Father’s Day, take a moment to honor and celebrate the fathers who have answered this calling with open hearts. For fathers themselves, it’s an opportunity to reflect on how they might deepen their practice of these values. Every step toward peace, every act of love, and every commitment to truth holds the power not only to transform families but also to ripple out into the world.

To every father navigating a chaotic world, know this: Your presence holds immeasurable value. Through your love, your grounding energy, and your willingness to seek truth, you leave a legacy greater than words can capture.

Honoring Memorial Day with Mindfulness and Gratitude

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Honoring Memorial Day is more than just a long weekend. It’s a day of profound significance, a time to remember and honor those who have served their country, especially those who have given their lives in service. Amid the ceremonies, parades, and family gatherings, this day offers a powerful opportunity to turn inward, reflect deeply, and connect with the values that unite us all—gratitude, mindfulness, and an appreciation for peace.

Drawing inspiration from Consciously Live What You Feel, we can explore how the principles of emotional awareness and mindful living can deepen our understanding of this solemn day while nurturing our inner peace.

Reflecting on Sacrifice with an Open Heart

At its core, Memorial Day asks us to pause and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by countless individuals in pursuit of something greater than themselves. Their acts of courage remind us of the deep well of human strength and resilience.

Reflecting on their sacrifice starts with creating a quiet space within ourselves. Find a moment free of distractions. Sit in stillness, close your eyes, and allow yourself to feel the enormity of their offering. There’s no need to intellectualize or analyze; simply open your heart to the arising emotions. Whether you feel grief, gratitude, pride, or peace, honor those feelings as they come.

This practice of emotional presence, as highlighted in Consciously Live What You Feel, allows us to engage with life wholeheartedly. It’s through connecting with our emotions that we truly honor the sacrifices of others, not just by remembering them, but by allowing their legacy to touch and transform us.

Cultivating Gratitude for Freedom

Memorial Day reminds us of the freedoms we often take for granted. The ability to pursue our dreams, speak our minds, and gather with loved ones is not universal; it’s a privilege secured through sacrifice. Cultivating gratitude for these moments is a form of honoring those who made them possible.

To practice gratitude mindfully, consider writing a list of freedoms you cherish most. Reflect on how these freedoms shape your life and the opportunities they’ve provided. Pause between each item you write, feeling the warmth of appreciation in your heart.

Gratitude doesn’t stop at acknowledgment; it calls us to live more consciously. Ask yourself, “How can I use my freedom today to create more peace in the world?” Whether it’s practicing kindness, supporting community efforts, or simply being present with loved ones, living with intention is a profound way to express gratitude.

Finding Peace Through Remembrance

While Memorial Day brings us together as a nation, it’s also deeply personal. Each individual has a connection to those they honor, whether through family ties, friendships, or collective gratitude. Finding peace amidst this day of remembrance begins with accepting and honoring your feelings.

If you feel the heavy weight of loss, understand that grief is a reflection of love; it’s a natural and necessary part of the human experience. Create a sacred moment to connect with your emotions. Light a candle, visit a memorial, or sit quietly in nature. Allow yourself to be present with your feelings, wholly and without judgment.

Memorial Day is still a chance to engage in remembrance for those who don’t have a personal connection to someone who served. Take a moment to learn about a historical figure or service member. Read their story and reflect on the impact of their life. By remembering even one name, you participate in the shared act of keeping their legacy alive.

Transforming Remembrance into Action

While reflection is vital, Memorial Day also challenges us to take action. Living by the values of peace, unity, and compassion helps to honor the sacrifices of those who served.

Consider how you can contribute to creating a more peaceful world. This could mean volunteering for veterans’ organizations, promoting understanding through conversation, or simply practicing kindness toward those around you. Each small act contributes to a collective spirit of goodwill.

One powerful way to align with the principles of Consciously Live What You Feel is by spreading emotional awareness. Please encourage others to process and express their emotions, especially during significant and often somber days like Memorial Day. Listening to someone’s story or holding space for their grief can be a profound gift.

In 2001, I had the honor of joining Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) and Marianne Williamson, founder of The Peace Alliance, in a movement to create a cabinet-level position in our government, the U.S. Department of Peace. We visited Washington, DC, to lobby for the bill numerous times. A version of this bill was introduced in each session of Congress from 2001 to 2011, and talks continue to implement some version of it to this day. Please briefly visit The Peace Alliance website to understand what a Blueprint for Peace is about and how you may be able to provide influence for a peaceful world.

A Day for Connection and Community

Memorial Day is also a time to come together with loved ones. Shared moments of connection, whether over a meal or at a community event, remind us of the bonds that sustain us. Use these gatherings as an opportunity to foster meaningful conversations. Ask others how they’re feeling today. Share memories, reflections, and gratitude.

Mindful presence enriches these moments. Resist the urge to rush or multitask. Instead, savor the laughter, the stories, and even the silence. These are the moments where peace takes root, both within and between us.

Closing Reflections on Memorial Day

Honoring Memorial Day is a day of contrasts. It holds sorrow and joy, loss and gratitude, stillness and action. By approaching it mindfully and with emotional presence, we honor the sacrifices of the past while sowing seeds of hope for the future.

This year, take the time to reflect deeply, express gratitude, and live with intention. Whether attending a ceremony, spending time with family, or sitting quietly in nature, know that even your smallest remembrance adds to a collective spirit of peace and unity.

Through mindfulness and heartfelt connection, Memorial Day becomes a day of remembrance and celebration of the profound beauty of life and the shared responsibility we have to nurture and protect it.

Author: Terry Swejkoski

 

Sound Bath Experience at New Moon Yoga Collaborative

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Sound Bath Experience at New Moon Yoga CollaborativeLast night, we had an amazing sound bath experience at New Moon Yoga Collaborative with Eva Tytar and her group, the Earth Tones. Sound bath moves you through a high-energy journey to soothe the nervous system and restore balance.

Eva plays a collection of antique bowls handmade by Tibetan monks. These bowls have been used for centuries for healing and meditation.

Collaboratively, the Earth Tones group provides an experience that opens each chakra by using different frequencies to realign the cells of the physical body to their optimal vibrational state. At a deeper level, the brain is taken to the meditative states of theta and delta waves, depending on the participant’s level of openness.

Please take a few moments to review all the offerings on the New Moon Yoga Collaborative website in Traverse City, Michigan.

 

The Spiritual Significance of Mother’s Day

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The Spiritual Significance of Mother’s DayMother’s Day is far more than a day for flowers and breakfast in bed. It is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and honor the sacred bond between a mother and her child. Beyond the gestures of appreciation lies a profound spiritual significance that connects us to the universal essence of nurturing, selflessness, and unconditional love.

Motherhood as a Divine Manifestation

Motherhood embodies the purest form of divine energy. Across many spiritual traditions, the mother archetype is seen as an extension of the Creator’s nurturing force. She is the vessel through which life comes into being, the teacher who guides with wisdom, and the protector who provides sanctuary.

When we honor mothers, we also affirm the sanctity of life and recognize the spiritual act of creation. A mother’s capacity to love unconditionally, guide selflessly, and nurture endlessly reflects the divine energy that sustains the cosmos.

A Day for Gratitude and Reflection

Mother’s Day allows us to connect with gratitude on a deeper level. It encourages us to remember not just the physical sacrifices and hard work that mothers devote, but also the spiritual gifts they bring into our lives. These gifts can appear as:

  • Patience in the face of challenges
  • Wisdom shared through life’s trials
  • Unwavering support and belief in our potential

By offering gratitude to our mothers, we elevate our spiritual vibrations, aligning ourselves with the virtues of love, humility, and compassion.

If your mother is no longer with you or if you grew up without a maternal figure, this day can still be meaningful. Reflecting on the universal motherly energy surrounding us can open your heart to how life nurtures and sustains you.

Nurturing as a Universal Energy

Motherhood extends beyond biology. It is a state of being expressed through anyone who cultivates love, care, and growth in others. Teachers, mentors, friends, and even strangers who offer guidance and compassion embody this universal nurturing energy.

Similarly, we are all called to share the spirit of motherhood by becoming nurturers of our communities, the environment, and ourselves. This cyclical nature of giving and receiving care creates harmony in the universe and connects us all in an unbroken chain of love.

A Spiritual Practice for Mother’s Day

Take this opportunity to deepen your connection to your earthly and spiritual mother by practicing mindful gratitude. Here is a simple exercise you can do:

  • Find a peaceful space where you can sit quietly.
  • Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, centering yourself in the present moment.
  • Reflect on how your mother, or a maternal figure, has nurtured you. Picture these moments vividly, allowing yourself to feel the love and care they offered.
  • Silently or out loud, express your gratitude. You might say, “Thank you for the love and sacrifice that have shaped me into who I am today.”
  • Share these reflections with your mother or a maternal figure. If they have passed on, you may light a candle in their honor and send your thanks into the universe.

Closing Feelings

Mother’s Day is an invitation to honor the individual mother and the sacred lesson of motherhood itself. It reminds us to nurture one another, to love without condition, and to recognize the divine presence in selfless acts of care.

To all mothers reading this, we honor you for what you do and the profound spiritual essence you embody. You are a living testament to the divine.

May this Mother’s Day bring you serenity, love, and a renewed sense of purpose in your sacred role.

Happy Mother’s Day!

 

Appropriate Boundaries for Healthy Relationships

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An appropriate boundary is that invisible line that separates you from the rest of the world. Appropriate Boundary SettingWithin your boundary is that personal space where you feel safe and secure. In healthy relationships, where neither person needs to control the other, both partners understand fairness and the other person’s needs. They grant each other the right to have psychological space and look out for small ways to create happiness for the other person. However, some may choose to abuse this fundamental right.

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Women’s Resource Center Grand Traverse Donation

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We are deeply grateful to Karen and Terry Swejkoski of the Conscious Clarity Center and the Satsang meditation group for their incredibly thoughtful donation of hygiene items for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

These generous gifts go beyond supplies – they remind survivors that they are seen, supported, and not alone. Thank you for standing with survivors and helping create a community of compassion and healing.

Want to support or learn more about the Women’s Resource Center’s work?

Visit us at: https://www.womensresourcecenter.org

Memorial Day Awareness – Veterans Paradigm Shift to Heal PTSD

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Most society views Memorial Day as a time to honor those who have served or died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans are brought to the forefront of our consciousness for only two days a year: Memorial Day and Veterans Day. We reflect upon the heroism of those who sacrificed their life so that the mass consciousness may experience freedom. However, this celebration does little to address the reality of what the day means to the actual Veteran who is still alive and dealing with the trauma of war. The horror of war stays with a Veteran for a lifetime, not just two days.

Every Veteran appreciates the intent of society to celebrate the freedom enjoyed because of Veterans. By society honoring the service to our country, we Veterans feel a sense of pride for having been part of the intended peacekeeping mission. Society has come a long way in its interpretation of what it means to be a Veteran, to sacrifice for the common good in ways that most will never realize. However, our society does more to fund war than to focus on peaceful conflict resolution. This mental illness has become normalized and is backward thinking – to say the least!

A common bond between Veterans goes far beyond the actual military service or unit served. Being part of the Armed Forces is not to be taken lightly. Military service is a responsibility that stays with you for a lifetime. While serving in a war zone, most Veterans focus on the day they will return home to their loved ones and have a peaceful life. They know that they have put themselves in harm’s way for the common good, but there is a part deep inside that knows taking a life for any reason is wrong. That constant mental anguish is the part of sacrifice society still doesn’t understand. The unfortunate part of the Veteran’s experience is that most mental health care providers don’t know how to treat the trauma of war. Why? Because they haven’t been there, they haven’t experienced what it feels like to take a life.

The reality for Veterans is different because of their experience of war involvement. There’s no sugarcoating the mental resultant factors of war. Even when the war experience is over, the underlying deeply embedded negative consequences remain. The Armed Forces do little to prepare Veterans for re-entry into society.

Even though the Veterans Administration has made an effort to address the post-war trauma effects of war, they still miss the mark in the big picture. Our government spends more time on the interval immediately following a war’s end, rebuilding the war-torn country’s physical structures. Billions of dollars are sent both during and after the destruction of material structures. However, the government only provides limited funding to rebuild the post-war Mental Body of those who served without concern for their lives.

Suppose you are a Veteran who has gone through typical mental treatment programs provided by the Veterans Administration but has not been able to eliminate the mental anguish of your experience because of the limited scope of treatment available. In that case, the Conscious Clarity Center may be able to help you. The root of the problem is not what most psychology experts understand because they are locked in a typical third dimension of reality. Rest assured, there is another way to deal with the PTSD of the mental dysfunction of the war machine.

Please email us at Veteran@ConsciousClarityCenter.org or call 231-943-2623 for further information.

A Misaligned Personality Leads to Mental Disorder

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Wikipedia defines “mental illness” as a mental disorder, also called mental illness or psychiatric disorder, as a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning.

What if there was a way to minimize or eliminate many mental disorders that cause distress or impairment of personal functioning associated with a misaligned personality? Would you be willing to consider another approach to healing besides a typical clinical psychologist or psychiatrist service?

Healing oneself from common mental disorders through energy healing, rather than only specific clinical services, is now available today. One of these new advancements in energy healing is the “Conscious Clarity Energy Process™,” a three-level holistic discourse to discovering conscious alignment of personality and enlightenment based upon Universal truths.

If you prefer peace of mind rather than chaotic mental patterns and abundant life, read more about our programs now.

Follow the link for an overview of the Conscious Clarity Energy Process™.