The solar storms of last week caused quite BEAUTIFUL electromagnetic waves for three days here in the midwest and across the country we heard. We were astounded by the Northern Lights being so close to us and wondered what it meant.
In the middle of it all at least 5 people I consider very upbeat, with lots of good coping skills and strong emotional and mental constitutions had major emotional disruption. I myself was mowing leaves and started seeing all the tractor ruts in the nice lawn which were caused by the tractor breaking down (slipping into 4 wheel drive) and now we had to use the push mower while the tractor was being fixed.
Because of wind and leaves, everything looked so messy no matter how hard we worked, and suddenly I was feeling a true panic attack coming on. I started feeling so helpless and hopeless...then a thought came into my mind..."You were just joking with Elder Cullen that the goal right now was to fill the truck as many times as possible. NOT make things look perfect. That's impossible right now" I thought Oh dear...what is happening to me. I started singing loud and strong as I mowed...as loud as the motor...I sang hymns of gratitude to Jesus and after about 15 minutes..The urgent darkness passed. I felt like I was going to survive. Then three of my friends from Nauvoo showed up. It was their P day and they took me out to lunch. I FELT MUCH BETTER.
I read online that the electromagnetic waves affect emotions, the heart, and the nervous system. My little meltdown and the meltdowns of others, although triggered by real things that were sad or frustrating, I THINK were caused by these northern lights! Weigh in in the comments below if you experienced this too. So just know, sometimes our feelings lie to us and using music, prayers, mantras,etc. will help you navigate through the "panic" so you don't mess up relationships or your life by making choices while out of control. LOL
In other news, my friend and I are putting on a guitar/recorder/voice concert in a couple of weeks at the Coraville Mall on the Giving Machine stage. Many entertainers will be performing for three weeks to attract people to come give at the Giving Machines.
Giving machines are SO cool. You can buy a chicken, pig, cow, goat, clean water, meals, toys, eye exams, and more to those in need. It's a giant "vending machine" which takes your purchase and gives to charities around the world who will deliver whatever you bought to someone who really needs it. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-world/giving-machines
It's a silly thing to be excited about, but a very ugly and potentially dangerous pole was finally removed this week after much red tape. I was so happy I gave the man a popcicle which he really enjoyed. HAHA!
Elder Cullen figured out a fast way to clear the tops of the hedges...simple joys.
At the beginning of this week the Ginko Balboa tree dropped ALL of its leaves at once.
It's so beautiful we decided NOT to rake these leaves...we've left them all week and the guests and site missionaries LOVE them. The children play in them and it's making people feel very happy. Autumn is magical.
Today, Saturday, I spent the morning raking by hand because it was therapuetic, quiet, and the morning was so beautiful and clear and calm. I was grateful to be raking in the morning light.
WE were very happily surprised by seeing our friends from our church back in California drive into the parking lot!! They are on their way to a mission in Virgina. It was a wonderful reunion.
It's so weird that this week has felt as if something bad has happened, yet it has only been full of beauty and kindness. I'm blaming that on the Northern Lights. I have been taking it easy, taking naps, and eating especially healthy and drinking more tea. LOL Ahhh All is well in my world. God is at the helm and He watches over me. I am safe and at peace. I have all I need right now, right here. I am grateful.
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