Wellbeing

Lynne Franks: A Little Tenderness

Our columnist tells us why we all need a little tenderness

When enough seeds are awake, freed from fear and other negative aspects of consciousness, they will be able to sprout within humanity and form a new whole.” This is some of the wisdom recently received from the Q’eros, an ancient Mayan tribe from Latin America, who sought refuge in isolation in the Andes mountains for five hundred years, where they guarded, it is said, a sacred prophecy about a great change. They have now returned to the world, having waited for the moment this world would have the opportunity to restore harmony and put an end to chaos and disorder.

We have been hearing many references to the ‘new normal’ recently from politicians, media and businesses. And, of course, everyone has their own idea of what this will look like.

It can be a reference to the fact that many of us will continue to work from home rather than return to expensive, uncomfortable commutes to high-rise offices. And the current move to plant and eat our own vegetables will be embedded in our habits as a healthier way to live.

It will certainly refer to a continuation of the avalanche of new online businesses and membership websites that are offering everything from dog grooming, to how to make a million on your screen.

The new normal will see a different type of tourism. Travelling to other countries will never be the same again and a lot of exotic overseas destinations reliant on visitors may suffer financially, initially. Yet it will give them the opportunity to reconnect with their culture and traditional skills which may be better for their young people in the long-term.

And meantime, we can enjoy the splendours and hidden secrets of our own country. We won’t be spending lots of money on unnecessary consumer goods and upscaling old fashion favourites will be considered the ‘new chic’.

The most crucial element of this ‘new normal’ which everyone from Prince Charles to Captain Tom agree on, is the fact that we are already showing a new culture of kindness, from neighbour to neighbour; across communities and to nature itself.

Tenderness, hope and kindness are exchanged daily in streets across the land and this feeling of love dissipates the fear which is our natural pattern at a time of change and the unknown.

We are seeing a new dynamic where strangers acknowledge each other with a big smile. We look each other in the eyes instead of looking away and, as we appreciate the change in nature, with the sounds of the birds, the blue sky and a return of the bees, so many of us are filled with joy amid the chaos. As we learn to be fear-free and kind to each other, it allows our hearts to grow and connect with each other. And that, my friends, is the ‘new normal.’

You will find information on Lynne Franks Power of 7 SEED on-line retreats at LynneFranks.com or join her Facebook Group, Seed Women with Lynne Franks