Survival Mode And The Power Of The Spirit
Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2009
by Susan Thom
There are times in our lives where we must rely on our instincts to get us through, both emotionally and physically. While experiencing stress, for whatever reason, it's important to remember when to sleep, when to eat, when to exercise, and when to gather our thoughts, and pray.
These actions are our survival mode, and it's in our best interest to obey what our body is trying to tell us. So often, we feel like we aren't doing enough, and letting time fade away. In reality, we are protecting our minds and bodies from abnormal worry and stress, until things ease up a bit.
In this mode, we push ourselves to eat and rest and bathe and brush our teeth, and go outside for a few minutes. We may be going through a painful ordeal, but if we take care of our necessities, we'll be strong enough to ride the wave. The power of our spirit also plays a large role in approaching our problems.
Are we hopeful that things will turn out alright? Do we believe in our truths? Are we willing to fight for them, wait for them to take fruition, stand firm and proud in our convictions? Is our spirit that powerful? I have to know in my mind, heart, and soul, that what I believe in is correct, and what another believes in is incorrect, according to my upbringing, my experience, and my knowledge.
Then my spirit is that powerful, and guides me through. It is the battery of my being. It is everything I believe in and stand for. And it's everything I will fight for. When the spirit is strong, the survival mode is understood, and obeyed. I know what I must do to regroup and recharge my energy.
Everyone has their own way of dealing with protecting their survival mode and power of spirit. Some like to clean, or do laundry, or take a walk, a nap, a bath, have some tea, take a ride on a bike or motorcycle. Rejuvenate some of those positive feelings of hope and energy. It all carries us through and allows us to cope when the rest of the world isn't co operating.
Our survival mode and our power of the spirit go hand in hand. They take care of each other, if we are aware of the need for them to do so, and what we can do to help that process. Simply going out on the front lawn and noticing the little flowers that grow up through the grass, is tending to the spirit.
Taking beautiful digital pictures, and playing a slideshow on your desktop can lift your mood and bring warmth to your spirit. There are many things we can do for ourselves to build up that positivity and strength needed so we can feel hope and pride and freedom.
Life isn't going to be easy, we are going to make mistakes, unpleasant and hurtful situations and people are going to come our way, and if we aren't ready, we could be in for a shock. Even if we are ready, we may be shocked, but at least we will have our survival mode and our strength of spirit.
The two will get us through, and justice will prevail. It is the way it should be, and I believe it is God's divine intervention in our lives when we are doing what is right. It may take time and practice to balance the scales, but it is worth the work.
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Often when I'm in survival mode I forget to breath.Please log in to respond to this comment.yes, this has happened many times to me as well.thanks for reading and commenting,my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Hi Sue.Thank you for such a beautiful article. I could feel the calm and quiet moving through me.Hugs,DiannePlease log in to respond to this comment.hi dianne,to feel relaxed and calm is the ultimate gift we have to give back to God. we just have to figure out how to do so!thanks for reading and commenting,my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Yes Susan we must separate ourselves from the rest of the world sometimes. give us a chance to re-group from all of the madness, good articlePlease log in to respond to this comment.hi david,thanks for reading and responding.i'm glad you thought it was a good article.sometimes, we just need to come home to ourselves, and find our own inner peace, and yes, at times, that means being alone.my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Susan, great article and very uplifting. I love how you describe the spriit as being, and I quote, "Spirit is that powerful, and guides me through. It is the battery of my being" I love that!!! Great write, and very inspirational, and always a pleasure to read your work. Sorry I haven't been around to read for awhile, but I finally have a weekend off, and will do some catching up!!! Your pal, and fan, GaryPlease log in to respond to this comment.hi gary,we've missed you.thank you for reading and commenting.i appreciate your time.yes, my spirit is the battery of my being, and that just came through my fingertips onto the keys.it was meant to be.take care, and i'll talk with you soon,my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Fantastic article, Sue. I love this line, "battery of my being," describing our spirit. Excellent!Please log in to respond to this comment.hi ken,thank you for the compliment, and for reading and commenting.this last word is for you: "Some like to clean, or do laundry, or take a walk, a nap, a bath, have some tea, take a ride on a bike or motorcycle."keep the power of your spirit,my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Ahh Sue, I agree with Dianne and Ken, and everyone else. Such a moving article. We are fortunate to recognize and experience the Power of the Spirit! This is one of my faves from you. Thank you and sorry it took me so long to respond.
My best to you always,
AvisPlease log in to respond to this comment.
hi avis,thanks for stopping by and commenting.yes, the power of the spirit can be our motivation throughout our whole lives.it can carry us through when the whole world is losing their minds, and blaming it on us!i hope you are doing well, and mot working too hard! :)my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
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