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I Feel Guilty for Having So Much When So Many Are Suffering
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Dear Anisa,
Last evening I watched Ann Curry visit one of the little
towns in Ohio where people are starving, children are ill
and dirty and have no food. The whole town seems to have
lost their livelihood and is ill-equipped by skill or
education to do much else. Jobs seem temporary when they do
come and even with the little income, the current economy
and abandonment to foreign resources leaves minimal options
for most. The town featured is not the only place where
poverty in the midst of surrounding luxury sharply
contrasts, but many of those featured were middle class
citizens with jobs and homes at one time.
I look at who I am, what I have, what I do on a daily basis
and I am so blessed. But I also feel a huge sense of guilt
and sadness….I cannot factor in the LOA and the ability to
create and how these concepts are not utilized…If we make
this work for us, why doesn’t it work for everyone? Is it
lack of awareness? I would like your thoughts on this as I
struggle. – Karen
A:
Thank you for your heartfelt sharing and question. I too am
finding myself more and more stirred by what’s happening
around the world and by something I can only describe as an
inner awakening. I sense that we are being called forth,
compelled by our connected sense of wholeness to do
something more, to fulfill a greater purpose and to co-
create a better, more conscious and harmonious world.
The challenges we face (sans excessive climate change) have
always been present. However, for the first time in
history, we are conscious of our creative powers and our
interconnectedness. The number of people awakening to a
world beyond survival, maintenance, selfish ideals and
materialism is reaching a critical mass – a tipping point
leaning in the direction of a conscious revolution and
intentional evolution. From my perspective, there’s a reason
why we are more acutely aware of the tragic conditions now
than we were previously – it’s part of the Divine Plan;
calling us forth to action and ultimately global
transformation.
I really want to make this point – so let me say it another
way. The fact that we are aware of those that are suffering
(in that small town in Ohio or anywhere else on the planet)
AND the fact that they are suffering are both active
partners in the Divine Plan to awaken us to our roles and
responsibilities as conscious creators born to co-create a
better world.
The message is not just coming from those of us who are
untouched by the financial crisis, for example, but also
from those that are in the middle of it. And, it’s not just
that the Universal Principles don’t work for them. It’s
that the Universal Laws are at work launching a higher
purpose!
The following excerpt from my article, “Why Bad Things
Happen to Good People” does not satisfy our need for a neat
and tidy explanation, but perhaps you too can find peace in
the consistency of the Universal Laws:
“….combining the principle of teleology with the many layers
of consciousness we find answers. I’m not suggesting the
answers are satisfactory or comforting, but they are at
least answers that are congruent with what we believe about
the Universal Laws of Creation. Consider, for example, the
evolutionary changes that, as far as I can tell, always
ensues chaos, destruction and tragedy. We can’t help but
wonder if somehow super-intentions along with the multiple
layers of consciousness were at work inspiring the end
result?
Viktor Frankl, considered one of the most profoundly
influential psychiatrists of our time wrote in his book,
Man’s Search for Meaning:
“We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men
who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away
their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number,
but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken
from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms–to
choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to
choose one’s own way.” (-Viktor Frankl, M.D., Ph.D., (March
26, 1905 – September 2, 1997) was an Austrian neurologist,
psychiatrist, and Holocaust survivor.)
Imagine for a moment that Victor Frankl’s story, listed as
one of the ten most influential books in America, had never
happened? Is it possible that the Divine Order (possibly his
soul-choice) inspired not only his Nazi concentration camp
experience but his survival as a match to his higher
calling; a match to a super-intention? If his life purpose
was to arouse the spiritual liberation of millions of souls
that found his work then who are we to say that what
occurred for him was not a match?”
I am one of the millions that have been transformed by his
story. And, although it’s really difficult to accept that
pain/suffering may be required to awaken, or to find
liberation, I find peace in the fact that there really is a
Divine Plan that we cannot see. And, yet… maybe as we
awaken to the call, we really do see it because we have an
important role to play?
Even the invention of the internet was called forth from our
collective desire, even before we were aware of it, to have
instant and immediate access to knowledge and our global
community. The internet is the out-picturing of what we, in
the conscious culture, might imagine the “Akashic records”
would look like, if we had to draw out the architectural
design, for example. We now have access to anyone, anywhere
on the planet at any time and instant access to any and all
forms of knowledge, history, innovations, movements, news,
etc.
We are so intimately connected with our brothers and sisters
around the globe, there’s now an endless supply of
opportunities for not only personal fulfillment and global
contribution but also the 24-7 removal of our ignorance and
obliviousness with the onslaught of ever-streaming bad news.
It’s gloriously and heinously at our fingertips at all
times.
Underneath it all, we’ve always known about the suffering.
Somewhere on our planet there has always been someone(s)
suffering through persecution, war, genocide, extreme
poverty, violence, starvation, hunger, lack, illness, and
all manners of emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual
anguish. But now, we are not only aware of the suffering
we are poised to make the decision between defeat by
darkness or intentional advancement by illumination.
Here’s the exciting part – We are the Change-makers. We are
the awakened. We are the ‘chosen’ ones – not because we’ve
been chosen, but because we have chosen to awaken. Many of
us, who have much to be grateful for, have utilized the
power of our minds for personal gain and fulfillment. We’ve
read the books, attended the seminars, and invested millions
of dollars on personal growth, self-development, and
spiritual enlightenment.
And, we absolutely get to be grateful and proud of our
accomplishments. It has been a necessary part of our
journey to create wealth, comfort, and full bellies. When
people stay in ‘survival’ mode, they are less capable of
creative activism. We HAD to accept our unlimitedness and
manifest the cars, and the comforts, in order to experience
the possibilities of expansiveness. There’s zero shame in
achieving prosperity, even while those around us suffer, so
long as we realize that at some point our prosperity will be
meaningless and burdensome unless we expand and grow into
the ‘Enlightened Species’ we were born to become. This
enlightened species will not only have personal fulfillment
and abundance but will join together in one collective
spirit to transform our world’s problems.
I’ve heard Barbara Marx Hubbard, world-renowned futurist and
evolutionary leader speak of the mass traumas and global
crises that face us as “evolutionary drivers.” These events
are not without purpose but instead are propelling us -
driving us towards becoming what she calls “Universal
Humans.”
We are the Universal Humans being awakened to our incredible
potential as evolved, conscious, congruent, compassionate,
intentional, innovative, and co-creative species destined to
create a new and better world.
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I don't feel guilty – I give plenty to the ones who deserve the others I don't because to many times I see ppl with their hands out but not trying to do anything for themselves.
Comment by Valery — July 31, 2010 @ 12:04 am
Anisa, Thank you for putting it into words. Those of us who can, show others how to create their lives in the best ways possible and for the highest good of all. It's not necessarily about donating, or handouts, it's about working together towards changing whole cultures. With global communication changes are no longer only local, they become global.
Comment by Lulu — July 31, 2010 @ 12:25 am
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Hi Anisa, I would like to pass on to you how much I appreciate your newsletter, and especially your "Manifesting Morsel" Q&A. Even though I read a lot on the subject matter that is the focus of your work, you always put something in a way that provides me with one of those magical, "Aha" moments. No matter how busy I am I read your column because I know that you're going to present something that makes me think, "hum? I never saw it quite like that before." In particular, you recently wrote that essentially the world needs those who have accumulated in mass amounts in order to show those who are continuously in survival mode, that an exit truly does exist. And that with mass abundance a person's work is not over; it now tilts towards spiritual growth. it s another reminder that, indeed, the world is a perfect place. Thank you again for sharing your insights with us!
Comment by Maria — July 31, 2010 @ 1:28 am
Hello Anisa, I didn't see the program about the town in Ohio but I can pretty well understand what went on there preceding the job losses and poverty conditions. I've watched my husband and his friends; for the past 2 years they have been all doom and gloom. "We must make economy ,there are no jobs, we don't have work, blah, blah, blah." Well sure work started slowing down and I heard my husband turn down a job because it didn't pay what he was used to. So he and quite a few went on unemployment, it was better than working for minimum wage, right? Guess what, unemployment ran out after 18 months and because he had been out of the job market for 18 months he has had trouble now finding those minimum wage jobs.
Comment by Kathy O'Neill — July 31, 2010 @ 9:10 am
(continued)I refused to listen to him and the news and I knew that I would attract what I was thinking. So, I just read more about how to improve my ability to teach better, how could I encourage my students to enjoy learning and how learning English would improve their futures. I have more people calling for lessons than I can handle. And they don't want another teacher, they want me to put them on a waiting list.
Experiencing lack is a wonderful opportunity to re-evaluate what is going on and how can I change it. But some of us need more lessons than others. By the way, my husband has now found a minimum wage job and two weeks after starting someone called him for another job. The old adage, when you have a job you can find a job, when you don't have a job you can't find one. My son found this out about girlfriends.
No, I don't feel guilty.
Kathleen
Comment by Kathy — July 31, 2010 @ 9:11 am
Anisa, I am most impressed with your attitude and approach — I guess it really is about who you are. I have managed to get 'on the list' and am receiving hundreds of emails from all of you 'connected' beings who are offering so many opportunities to use the LOA (and buy techniques to help us do so), but it really is mostly self-centered and for personal gain (which, of course, is why it sells). However, you really are more about benefiting others and even using the LOA to benefit others. Very refreshing and worthwhile.
Comment by richard — July 31, 2010 @ 5:27 pm
Thanks for your answer Anisa.
"Guilty for having so much" sounds to me like "I am not worthy of wealth". Please note, disconnecting yourself from your own resources does not give others more to eat. Instead, start focusing upon the solutions (how can you help?). May be you can teach them to think and feel positive enough to make changes in their lifes.
Comment by Rosa Muziotti — July 31, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
Thank you Anisa for your work and this article.
I have long felt it our duty to 'help' metaphysically in cases of largescale disasters.
I always feel it is OK for those who have died /made their transitions but so awful for the 'survivors.
Recently the leaking oil well was successfully capped – this i believe was the result of 'prayer' correctly understood.
I invite all those who understand , to affirm and know that 'rain is falling in Russia' where it is needed to extinguish the forest fires and that a circle of Divine right action enfolds the threatened villages (as described by Catherine Ponder in her Dynamic Law books).
Ponder in her Dynamic Law books).
Comment by isabel — August 3, 2010 @ 8:51 am
Thank you, Valery, for sharing. I believe 'aligned' giving is important and following our intuition consistently will support us in fulfilling our collective purpose. Thanks again! – Anisa
Comment by AnisaAven — August 3, 2010 @ 12:26 pm
HI Lulu, I like what you say about "working together towards changing whole cultures" – this is spot-on …. together it's time to change our global patriarchal, reactive culture, our collective fears, our addiction to "passing the buck" and our personal, familial cultures back into cultures where community is a priority and heart-centered innovations are the first response… so many opportunities for transformation. Our work is to pick one and begin it. Lots of love and light, Anisa
Comment by AnisaAven — August 3, 2010 @ 12:34 pm
Hello Maria, Thank you. It means so much to me to know the work I do is meaningful and making a difference. I so appreciate you sharing. Yes, indeed the world is a perfect place and we have chosen to be here at this time to co-create Heaven on Earth! Love and light, Anisa
Comment by AnisaAven — August 3, 2010 @ 12:37 pm
Thank you, Isabel. I am in prayer with you right now. Thank you for bringing this situation to our attention. And, the Russian President is echoing what we are discussing here – on the official Kremlin Twitter page the Russian President wrote "this is our shared calamity. Nobody should stand on the sidelines."
much love and light, Anisa
Comment by AnisaAven — August 3, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
Hi Anisa
Thank for this timely article. It is so easy for myself to get caught up in the personal applications of LOA for basic needs and to lose sight of a wider picture. In addressing the challenges of 'what can I do to alleviate suffering?' the first step is to be responsible for my own needs. At first this sounds contrary and cold. I assure you it is not. So often a knee jerk response to a crisis will have a limited short term benefit and then that benefit peters out as yet another crises vies for attention.
As those of us on your list are aware that we are responsible for our own lives it behooves to look for ways to support communities to find ways that empower themselves to be the solution for their own situations.
This does not preclude the necessity for assistance. The challenge is to maintain a consistent way to keep in existence tools and programs that allow this to be a reality. One of the most influential organisations I have encountered is The Huger Project (see http://www.thehungerproject.com)
Through personal involvement I have learned both the challenges required to maintain the existence of a vision and to know the satisfaction of making a difference in the world.
This is not the only organisation but it is one of the few I am aware of that rises above the old models of 'charity'. It has created a powerful context (a world that works for everybody) and it is within the context that desired shifts take place
The impact of so many crises occurring can be overwhelming, if a small shift from 'what can I do'? to 'what can we do'? is made then there is by LOA opportunities to work or support existing organisations to fulfill on resolving whatever challenge touches, moves and inspires you.
If no structure exists then you may find yourself being the source of a new opening for change.
I personally feel that in a bigger picture large events are a pull to draw us all together as a means of opening up a global heart, and often our own hearts have to be broken open to allow an access to fulfill on a greater vision.
To quote from 'A Course in Miracles: 'It takes great learning to understand that all things, events, encounters and circumstances are helpful'
For me the learning never ends
Trust that some of this will be of service to your wonderful network
Many thanks for the asking of this question as it is within the questions that solutions lie
Hugs from across the Pond, Graham
Comment by Graham — August 3, 2010 @ 12:54 pm
Hello Graham,
Beautifully said! Thank you! I LOVE the course in miracles quote and find it very affirming. Thank you. I also agree that when no structure exists, it may be up to "me" to become the source of a new opening for the change. And, sometimes that simply means holding the vision for that opening through "Conscious Creation Activism".
I agree also that we must take care of our personal needs and stay connected to the flow in order to make a difference. If we are starving (emotionally/physically etc.) then we cannot lift others. Our first order of business is to heal the disconnection that would cause our personal hunger, then share this with others.
Much love and light, Anisa
(And, as always – I love your hugs from across the Pond, my friend!)
Comment by AnisaAven — August 3, 2010 @ 12:59 pm