Isolation, social distancing, and loneliness have been our constant companions during the Covid 19 pandemic. We have been forced to stay away from loved ones and strangers alike, separated from what typically nourished our souls. Out of necessity, we hide behind masks where smiles faintly appear as subtle crow’s-feet in the corners of our eyes. We have also experienced extreme loneliness at the loss of family members and friends during these stressful times.
We miss the powerful connection of being physically close to others. This attachment is not just in our imagination. The heart’s magnetic energy field extends six feet from us in all directions and merges with the energy of others. We also miss the anti-aging and anti-obesity benefits of oxytocin—the love hormone released when we bond with others. Although we have remained in touch through Zoom chats, FaceTime, and phone calls, these substitutes for togetherness have fallen far short of what we crave and have experienced in the past.
“True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone in the wilderness. True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.” ― Brené Brown
Despite appearances, we are connected beyond space and time with God and all Creation. We may appear to be separate entities, but we are one. I have missed getting together with kindred spirits but continue to benefit from deep connections with my soul sisters. Divine divas create sacred circles that are very different from typical hierarchical groups. They promote communication, cooperation, commonality, consensus, commitment, communion, and compassion. They raise consciousness and dance in celebration.
Unfortunately, most people believe in the universal concept of duality and suffer from rejection, disrespect, aloneness, and abandonment. These fears have become more pronounced during this challenging time and have led to extreme displays of prejudice, entitlement, victimhood, and violence. Until we discover and embrace our true divine nature, and unless we learn our lessons in love, we will continue to be plagued by these responses to fear. Unless we discover and embrace our true spiritual nature, we will never fully accept ourselves and be open to deep emotional connections.
“Long ago, the word alone was treated as two words, all one. To be all one meant to be wholly one, to be in oneness, either essentially or temporarily. That is precisely the goal of solitude, to be all one.” – Clarissa Pinkola Estes
When we know oneness, we do not feel lonely even when we are alone. We experience solitude. We also do not run from challenges but transform them into opportunities and benefit from them in many ways. Divine divas have used this alone time to purge their homes and do some inner housekeeping.
Radical honesty offers the perfect opportunity for us to experience a deep soul cleanse. This is precisely what my book, “The Dance of Ego and Essence: Confessions of a Divine Diva,” is all about. You can release more baggage and ballast that has held you back from realizing your highest potential one day at a time. As you let go, you are free to soar and fly like a spiritual superstar.
- Are you ready to discover and embrace the essence of your being?
- Are you ready to dance like a divine diva?
