What ‘state’ is your life in?
Posted by michellemoquin on August 7th, 2008
I am feeling a bit disconnected from the world lately. I got an email from my dear friend Tiwi the other day and she was writing exactly the same way as I was feeling – She even used the same words to describe it: ‘feeling disconnected’. I wondered what was going on in her life.
I am aware that ‘the universe is random looking for order looking for random’…. Could it be that we are both in randomness at opposite ends of the world? Random means done or chosen without method or conscious decision….haphazard, stray, erratic; chance.
My haphazardness feels more ‘chaotic’ to me. I know it sounds like I am being dramatic but the word ‘haphazard’ just doesn’t fit or resonate with what my life feels like right now. ‘Chaotic’ rings for me, yet it is more about everything around me and not my state of mind, thankfully. I am pretty much in ‘order’ in the midst of this ‘chaos’.
However as I stated above, I am feeling a bit disconnected. This state of ‘random’ is having an effect on my social life which is why I am pulling away from friends and family and hanging close to home. It is a time for reflection without too much analysis I must add. Living in my head feeding my ego instead of my heart does not serve me well.
So the ‘chaos’ in my life has shown up in my dreams and in a very profound and revealing way as dreams tend to do sometimes. Visualize this: Massive and I mean MASSIVE structures were flying at me. Just like in the movie ‘Star Wars’ when they are flying their ships dodging huge asteroids coming towards them.
Well that is how this dream was only I wasn’t in a space ship….I was on land with nothing around to protect me. And the massive structures coming towards me were huge ‘random’ (There’s that word again:) parts of space ships and structures that looked like scaffolding for a building, only again in ‘random’ shapes. They flew towards me but never landed on me. And as much as I was dodging them I was once again in ‘order’, in the appropriate place, safe, in the midst of the ‘chaos’.
I remember feeling no fear, and at one point even guesstimating as one was flying towards me where it would land so that I could avoid it. One in a calm state of mind would never think that way. One in fear would be screaming and running all over the place acting ‘chaotic’ themselves. I was no where near this state.
I woke up pretty early after that dream. I didn’t want to go back to sleep. Instead I thought about it for some time so that I could remember it and blog about it this morning.
I believe as many do, that our dreams are little notes to ourselves. Maybe even lessons. Could it be that this dream is preparing me to command my ship? Or could it be just a sign that no matter what chaos is going on around me, I will be level headed and make the right decisions for me. I will be safe. Maybe both.
What are your dreams telling you? Share. Blog me.
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Hi Frank: What are you doing living in Vietnam? Are you in Saigon? I have great memories from my travels there. Dying to know which hotel you and your friends converse in…You don’t want to look like nuts…hmm…my curiosity has gotten the better of me. But that’s okay, you can keep your little secret.
I used to collect crystals many years ago and I have a few very special ones. I never had time to really enjoy VN. I was working so much and any time off I was in a spa relaxing or shopping the markets. I never saw any crystals but then I was probably not in the right places to look.
Happy that you and your friends enjoy the reads and…that you finally got in.
Hi Ghazan: I know it must seem that way. As much as we are all world citizens most people are just too involved in living their own lives and seeing the atrocities that happen, leaves one feeling helpless – what can one do? Sadly, most turn off the TV and go on with their lives. The program that Doug and I were watching the other night told us nothing new. I do remember saying that I didn’t want to support China by buying anything made from there. But our entire country would have to take that stand in order to have an impact. I have to think more about this…Any suggestions – I am open and willing to hear.
I am running out of time this morning, and I see more comments have come – so sorry…I will address the rest of you tomorrow. Have a peaceful day.
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August 7th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Hi, gotta run, just posted on yesterday…hahaha…was wondering where Frank and the gang are in VN also Mischa, will come back and read later, time for my morning joe : ) Zen Lill
August 7th, 2008 at 8:14 am
I used to remember my dreams more. It has been a while as I am out of practice. I was able to lucid dream a lot, but again, I am out of practice. It is a muscle and I need to work out more!!
I can certainly understand where some of this “chaos” comes from. I feel this as well. I have been meditating more on this, trying to find the peace and calm in the storm, lately trying to get back into the practice again. I have neglected the spirit side of my life and can feel the void. I welcome the return of that connection again and am working toward this.
August 7th, 2008 at 8:17 am
I find some interesting comparisons to our government and China I reflect on today on my blog.
http://bdgroupllc.blogspot.com
August 7th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Mischa, waiting for coffee…
There is order to randomness, last night my friend Barry & I were discussing that very thing, everyone in US not buying Chinese product, but it appeals bc it’s cheap meanwhile someone at the corp top is reaping massive financial benefits so they won’t stop it…chaotic…
Yes, you’re learning to fly that ship, commander, cool headed (as usual) come pick me up I’m ready for a flight anytime : )I can’t remember my dreams lately, not sure why.
I do feel that randomness, chaotic but outside of me thing, I’m calm, I’m good and zen but yes, I understand totally.
Alright, now I’m seriously out of here, but I am intrigued by the Mongols that got in so I’ll be researching that and now I have a serious hankering to get to Asia again, thanks a lot, Frank and Co. : ) just kidding…
- Zen
August 7th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
How to Flu-Proof Your Home… Car… Office
Susan Rehm, MD
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
In the past year, we have repeatedly heard about the threat of an avian flu pandemic, but most people don’t think about the reality here and now of the “regular” flu. Each year, tens of millions of Americans contract influenza. For most, it just makes for an unpleasant week, but 200,000 flu sufferers each year end up in the hospital — and 36,000 Americans die from flu complications. Most outbreaks occur between October and May, with the peak season between late December and early March. To flu-proof your home, car and office…
GENERAL STRATEGIES
Get the vaccine. You know this already, but it bears repeating because as many as two-thirds of those who should get the flu shot, don’t — even though it is the single best way to flu-proof your life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends flu shots, particularly for anyone over age 50, because potentially fatal flu complications are more common as you get older. Flu shots also are strongly recommended for children from six months to five years… and for anyone with a chronic lung, kidney or heart condition, diabetes or a weakened immune system.
Wash hands properly and often. Hand washings must be vigorous and last at least 20 seconds to be effective. Simply lathering up and quickly rinsing aren’t enough. It’s the act of physically scrubbing one hand against the other with soap that dislodges flu viruses.
If you’re not near a sink, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be equally effective. Just don’t apply so much of the sanitizer that your hands remain moist for very long. Hands become sterile only when the alcohol evaporates, leaving them dry.
Learn the difference between a cold and the flu. People often mistake bad colds for the flu. The onset of the flu is sudden, and includes fever, severe muscle aches and fatigue, while colds tend to take hold gradually and often are not accompanied by severe aches or a fever. When flu includes a cough, it tends to be a dry cough.
Important: The reason it is crucial to know the difference between the cold and the flu is that a prescription antiviral, such as Tamiflu or Relenza, can help reduce the severity of the flu — but only if taken within 48 hours of initial infection. Call your doctor immediately if you think you have the flu.
HOME
Kids, grandkids and your spouse are the ones most likely to bring the flu virus into your home. What to do…
Avoid sharing silverware, glasses and kisses with a family member who is not feeling well.
Use disinfectant wipes to clean items you commonly touch, such as doorknobs, drawer handles, kitchen appliances, phones and remote controls.
Ask your doctor for a prophylactic dose of an antiviral medication, such as Tamiflu or Relenza, if someone in your house has the flu. These prescription drugs can reduce the odds that you will come down with it.
Postpone visits from young children if they are not feeling well or if the flu has been active at their school. When a visit from young children is unavoidable, wash your hands thoroughly after touching the children or objects they have recently handled. After the kids leave, use disinfectant wipes to clean items they touched.
CAR
When you share a car ride with someone, you also share the air in a small, enclosed space. If one of you has the flu at the beginning of even a short trip, the odds are good that both of you will by the end. What to do…
Encourage sick car pool members to stay home. If you find out that you shared a car in the past 48 hours with someone who has the flu, ask your doctor for Tamiflu or Relenza.
If you let someone else drive your car — even a parking attendant — use alcohol disinfectant wipes on the door handle, window controls, steering wheel, gearshift handle, parking brake lever, seat controls, radio controls and any other surfaces that the other driver is likely to have touched. Do this even if the person didn’t seem sick.
WORKPLACE
The biggest threat is sick colleagues who drag themselves to work.
Don’t share office supplies. Shared pens are particularly dangerous because many people unthinkingly touch them to their lips. Always carry a pen with you (which also is useful for signing at stores and restaurants). Avoid sharing your phone and computer keyboard. When office equipment must be shared, wash your hands thoroughly before and after use and wipe off the equipment with a disinfectant wipe.
Other office trouble spots: Door handles, drawer pulls, conference room tabletops, water fountains and elevator, fax and copier buttons.
Keep an eye out for coworkers who sneeze into their hands. These people spread their germs when they handle office equipment or shake hands. Sneeze into a tissue, shoulder or sleeve.
If you attend a meeting featuring snacks and handshakes, try to handle your food only with your left hand to decrease the odds that flu germs will make it to your mouth. When in the office cafeteria, don’t touch your change and then your food without washing your hands in between.
Use a paper towel to turn off the water and open the door after washing your hand in the office bathroom.
Encourage sick colleagues to go home — and do so yourself if you are not feeling well. If you are a manager, make sure employees understand that a sick day won’t be held against them.