A Generation of Light Workers

I grew up in a very materialistic, claw-your-way-to-the-top, competitive world. Earning a college degree was important. A lot of that had to do with where I grew up -- Los Alamos, New Mexico, home of Los Alamos National Laboratory. But a lot of it had to do with where in history my generation fell, a time when getting a degree could actually result in a good salary, a time when a family could easily get by on one income.

My generation was also taught that hard work results in good money. You had to earn every cent you made. Build your credit. Nothing should come easy, and there was no such thing as someone who worked hard but made little. Oh! and insure everything, even your health, because you can't afford to lose it.

Years later, many of us began to realize that none of that was working too well. I got my BA and got a job. I started paying rent, I bought (financed) a car, and began spending way out of my means as a new teacher in the 1980s. I was way over my head in debt in no time at all.

As I look back over the years, my life was about money and the lack of it. And that's too bad. I wish it had been more about life. Which leads me to the point of this blog...

The healers
I've noticed on social media that there are many young people who seem to get it. They know our world is in danger. They know that it's about peace and love, not hate and war. They believe in living a kind life. I've had several reach out to me, saying they feel a connection. They definitely are connected,and they are speaking out. I'm happy to notice as well that the rest of the world is starting to listen.

Greta Thunberg is probably the most notable young activist in our country at this time. She's just been named Time magazine's Person of the Year. I don't need to say much more about her, though. I want to talk about an East Mountains kid whom I admire and have been positively influenced by -- Jayden Allen.

Jayden is a hero to me. He saw the plight of the homeless and felt he could fill a need, and people are paying attention. You can read more about what he does at https://eastmountainshopper.com/resident-spotlight-jayden-allen/.

Young people (and grandmas btw) all over the world are standing and speaking up. I am hopeful that this generation of healers will save our planet and our souls.

On a related note, my indigenous friends, too, are embracing their spirituality, speaking out to address past wrongs done to their cultures, and working to correct the historical record. I love it!

Finally, last week, when I had an argument with someone close, a child of six, Nathan, helped me work through my angst. He showed me that empathy is a huge part of the healing process, that we can't judge someone else if we haven't walked in their shoes. Thank you, Nathan.

Until next time. Peace.