I believe the many people who are currently occupying Wall Street are generally well-intentioned and compassionate people. It's often enjoyable to protest because it feels empowering. However, the ego is sneaky and can creep in quite cleverly if we're not watching it with vigilance. Therefore, I'd like to share some suggestions for how to occupy Wall Street (or any similar protest) without the interference of ego.
1. Don't Fall Into Victim Mentality
It can be beautiful to evoke a call for change in relation to that which you oppose. Evolution can only occur when we understand what we are ready to move beyond. If we can avoid falling into the trap of becoming a victim while stating how we would like to see others empowered, this can be a strong statement of intention. However, we must be aware of the ego's tendency to whisper, "I can only be happy when others change." The truth is that peace can become available to anyone right now, no matter their situation. Also, keep in mind that a peaceful person who is protesting is more powerful than someone who is angry and frustrated with life. People who emanate true peace attract listeners because the wisdom of spirit speaks through them. You are a powerful being when you are aligned with your purpose. If you give away your power to entities outside of yourself you will never feel at peace.
2. Avoid Generalizations
The ego loves to speak in "black and white" terms, such as stating that those with the top 1% incomes are corrupt and greedy. However, some of the most altruistic people on the planet are very wealthy. Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, for example, are incredibly rich, and literally helping millions of people with their charitable work. Instead of falling into the temptation of hating people with money, lovingly present reasons that sharing one's wealth with those in great need is more rewarding than the accumulation of material goods. For ideas on how to present such ideas, check out my recent video Create Good Karma By Sharing.
3. Be Aware of Your Projections
There are many purchases most people could eliminate from their life in order to more effectively help others. To be a powerful role model, lead by example. One example of how we could make sure everyone on the planet could live with greater dignity would be to eliminate our dependence upon substances. When we commit to doing a great deal of spiritual and emotional work on ourselves, we no longer feel dependent upon things such as coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, pot, etc. in order to "feel good." Feeling at peace and naturally energized can come from our inner source, and the $100+ we can easily spend on substance use each month can then be donated to organizations committed to helping people such as the World Food Programme. When we carry unconscious guilt due to not doing what we can to help others, it is then easy to blame others by projecting our guilt upon them. We may tell ourselves that things will only get better when others change, yet we are truly the change we seek.
Another common form of projection comes from having unresolved issues with family members (in particular, your parents or other guardians). When we are young we literally have "no choice" in certain matters, and this can leave us with an unresolved feeling of frustration. Since most people who have children do so before they have made peace with their own issues, they make many hurtful choices that affect their childrens' self-concept. Gestalt therapy suggests that in order to feel more emotionally healed, we need to confront the unfinished business that we have with the people who have negatively impacted our psyche. It can be scary to share what you feel hurt or conflicted about with others, but it is a powerful method of releasing old pain, and giving the people in your life a chance to show whether or not they are willing to work through past issues. If they're not, letting go of those relationships (at least until they're ready to discuss issues vulnerably) may be necessary. Importantly, if we don't deal with our personal relationships' unfinished business, it makes it much more likely that we will project our anger upon faceless entities who are less "personally intimidating" such as corporations, the government, etc.
4. Understand the Spiritual Principles of Attracting Money
I learned from reading the Conversations with God series by Neale Donald Walsch that although our experiences of having money (vs. not having it) tell us it is a positive experience, old ideas handed down from religion can teach us to hate money. We can not attract something we hate. In other words, learn to love having money in order to invite it into your life. Don't perpetuate a child-parent mentality by saying, "Someone else has it and should share it with me." Empower yourself and recognize what you have to offer the world, follow your inner guidance regarding manifesting money, and attract wealth into your life.
Don't perpetuate financial impotence by stating that others must change before you can have enough money to do what it is you're here to do. Differentiate between greed and abundance. With financial abundance you can help others when guided to do so, and exist with less "survival anxiety" in your life. If you have either an angry or guilty relationship with money, I recommend reading Creating Affluence by Deepak Chopra.
Remember that teaching empowerment will help others break out of poverty more effectively than waiting for those who are greedy to change. When you role model how to attract money and spend it consciously, you will become a catalyst for positive change in others.
Peace,
Chris
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1. Don't Fall Into Victim Mentality
It can be beautiful to evoke a call for change in relation to that which you oppose. Evolution can only occur when we understand what we are ready to move beyond. If we can avoid falling into the trap of becoming a victim while stating how we would like to see others empowered, this can be a strong statement of intention. However, we must be aware of the ego's tendency to whisper, "I can only be happy when others change." The truth is that peace can become available to anyone right now, no matter their situation. Also, keep in mind that a peaceful person who is protesting is more powerful than someone who is angry and frustrated with life. People who emanate true peace attract listeners because the wisdom of spirit speaks through them. You are a powerful being when you are aligned with your purpose. If you give away your power to entities outside of yourself you will never feel at peace.
2. Avoid Generalizations
The ego loves to speak in "black and white" terms, such as stating that those with the top 1% incomes are corrupt and greedy. However, some of the most altruistic people on the planet are very wealthy. Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, for example, are incredibly rich, and literally helping millions of people with their charitable work. Instead of falling into the temptation of hating people with money, lovingly present reasons that sharing one's wealth with those in great need is more rewarding than the accumulation of material goods. For ideas on how to present such ideas, check out my recent video Create Good Karma By Sharing.
3. Be Aware of Your Projections
There are many purchases most people could eliminate from their life in order to more effectively help others. To be a powerful role model, lead by example. One example of how we could make sure everyone on the planet could live with greater dignity would be to eliminate our dependence upon substances. When we commit to doing a great deal of spiritual and emotional work on ourselves, we no longer feel dependent upon things such as coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, pot, etc. in order to "feel good." Feeling at peace and naturally energized can come from our inner source, and the $100+ we can easily spend on substance use each month can then be donated to organizations committed to helping people such as the World Food Programme. When we carry unconscious guilt due to not doing what we can to help others, it is then easy to blame others by projecting our guilt upon them. We may tell ourselves that things will only get better when others change, yet we are truly the change we seek.
Another common form of projection comes from having unresolved issues with family members (in particular, your parents or other guardians). When we are young we literally have "no choice" in certain matters, and this can leave us with an unresolved feeling of frustration. Since most people who have children do so before they have made peace with their own issues, they make many hurtful choices that affect their childrens' self-concept. Gestalt therapy suggests that in order to feel more emotionally healed, we need to confront the unfinished business that we have with the people who have negatively impacted our psyche. It can be scary to share what you feel hurt or conflicted about with others, but it is a powerful method of releasing old pain, and giving the people in your life a chance to show whether or not they are willing to work through past issues. If they're not, letting go of those relationships (at least until they're ready to discuss issues vulnerably) may be necessary. Importantly, if we don't deal with our personal relationships' unfinished business, it makes it much more likely that we will project our anger upon faceless entities who are less "personally intimidating" such as corporations, the government, etc.
4. Understand the Spiritual Principles of Attracting Money
I learned from reading the Conversations with God series by Neale Donald Walsch that although our experiences of having money (vs. not having it) tell us it is a positive experience, old ideas handed down from religion can teach us to hate money. We can not attract something we hate. In other words, learn to love having money in order to invite it into your life. Don't perpetuate a child-parent mentality by saying, "Someone else has it and should share it with me." Empower yourself and recognize what you have to offer the world, follow your inner guidance regarding manifesting money, and attract wealth into your life.
Don't perpetuate financial impotence by stating that others must change before you can have enough money to do what it is you're here to do. Differentiate between greed and abundance. With financial abundance you can help others when guided to do so, and exist with less "survival anxiety" in your life. If you have either an angry or guilty relationship with money, I recommend reading Creating Affluence by Deepak Chopra.
Remember that teaching empowerment will help others break out of poverty more effectively than waiting for those who are greedy to change. When you role model how to attract money and spend it consciously, you will become a catalyst for positive change in others.
Peace,
Chris
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