Are You Struggling as the Black Sheep?

When it comes to world events and “conspiracy,” are you struggling to accept the paradox you’re in?

Do you have an incredible amount of unsettling information that you don’t know what to do with (other than decompress with the ones you love, but in talking to them the conversation ends in turmoil and them thinking you’re crazy)? YEAH, I can relate…

So here we are! It’s you and me, friend. 💛

Let’s process this incredibly difficult aspect of “waking up,” together.

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Humans have co-existed since time immemorial with differing tendencies, opinions, experiences, and points of view: after all, that IS the human experience… individual perspective…

So why, all of a sudden, is this so traumatic, painful, and damaging to the human psyche? Why does it hurt SO bad when a loved one doesn’t understand you?

Well, let’s back up... Maybe we cant say “all of a sudden” because if this were to happen in neolithic times (being rejected by your family, tribe, or community), was likely a death sentence. In modernity, we have the “luxury” of separating ourselves from those who challenge us (particularly our family) by way of living independent of one another. But back in the day, humans could not exist in isolation - they needed support… and this meant getting along, at least enough to cohabitate. Now, I will admit, modern life is more complex than neolithic times. And with the evolution of human consciousness, I have reason to speculate we (humans) are far more entangled with our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and subsequent "identities" than ever before.

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For me, when it comes to hidden truths (yes, that’s what I call “conspiracy theories”), I’ve got no skin in the game. I don’t benefit from “being right” or gain satisfaction from “waking people up.” In fact, sharing my views openly is a thorn in my side (as is sharing my writing)! But, there’s a civic responsibility at play: “if you see something, say something” type of mentality. I mean, literally, not sharing what I know would be like harboring a fugitive. And once we know better, we do better: A practice that requires lifting ourselves up, as well as All others around us (including and especially the people we love the most)!

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Aside: “Conspiracy Theorist” is a pejorative popularized in the 1960s to suppress debates surrounding the assassination of John F. Kennedy. This term is one of many condemnations designed to stifle meaningful and intellectual conversation around diverse topics.

So, if you’re like me, and can’t bite your tongue 100% of the time, but are left feeling drained and isolated after friends or family berate you for sharing [insert hidden truth here]… just know you’re not alone. You aren’t being dramatic or labile… what you’re experiencing hurts because it’s hardwired in you to be liked, admired, and accepted.

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I’ll now up the ante by calling on the specific parent/ child dynamic that I so often see. This level of differing perspectives is the one that hits hardest and hurts the most because it attacks our most fundamental needs from source (which for a child of any ages, is the parental figure): safety, security, and support. When these aren’t met, a core wound is created (or re-opened). This then causes strife and division in a bond that, in theory and ideally, should be unconditionally loving and eternally unbreakable.

And this… hurts. For those of you who are reading this with relatability: I’m sorry. My heart goes out to you.

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This type of dynamic is happening all throughout society; not just in the patent/ child relationship. And the pain it causes is insidiously multidimensional… creating a permanent schism in any bond with “other.” It causes a mental schema where we are quick to question character, perspective, and judgment... which then further creates mental, emotional, and physical distancing from others.

To put it simply: We lack trust and isolate.

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Please understand the underlying motive of social-political-cultural-religious-historical debates is to gain power and control.

Dismantling the collective happens by breaking bonds of trust; weakening us from the inside out - a self perpetuating cycle.

These debates are designed to disorient and disassociate us from each other, self, and Source.

But I bring with me Good news: When we can spot these tactics, we can stop these tactics. We can spot them like a blip on the radar as they bubble up in the being who is self-aware.

We can see them for what they are: a tool of the enemy.

Illusion of the mind and falsehood of the flesh are no thing to the Spiritual Being who bids to Share Heart and Love All.

And so… on the other side of this… instead of finding yourself as a black sheep who struggles to fit in... you now find yourself standing ABOVE any sense of rejection, difference of opinion, or division.

You now see exactly what is going on in the physical world by giving way to spiritual understanding. And instead of associating with these negative energies you associated with the Oneness behind it all. There is an undying compassion that is stronger than divisiveness. And you being to share that compassion with all others, remembering:

These are the ones you came to love.

These are the ones you came to to long for, care for, and commune with.

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And so we thank:

The darkness as it brings new Light.

We thank:

Distress as it gives way to Peace.

We thank:

The 'self' struggle as it adds to our Beauty.

And we thank:

Division as it brings us to Unity.

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With Love,

Emily