‘Survival depends on what you do, not what you think or believe.’
We have all read and heard about amazing stories of survival. Some stories seem impossible to believe and yet, the strength and resilience of the human spirit when faced with death, continues to surprise us.
Why is it, in times of struggle and suffering, does an infinite power emerge within us?
Watching our nine-year-old son being hit by a car was a traumatic and shocking experience for me and my family, but looking back, I can see in times of sudden change or chaos, a force rises up and awakens, and instinctively we know what to do and how to survive these surreal moments.
So what allows this instinct, strength, and incredible knowing to emerge in survival mode? In my case, and all the cases I have read about, it becomes possible because there is a complete shut down of our mind, thoughts and beliefs.
In a survival state, our mind which cannot comprehend this sudden and unknown experience, shuts down and we lose the ability to be influenced by our limiting beliefs and thoughts.
Instead, an inherent force and instinct to survive takes over and suddenly, we are capable of new possibilities, decisions and strength.
The human spirit is not only a force to be reckoned with, but is a divine aspect of our true nature.
So the question is, ‘Can we connect to this amazing power and expanse within, without facing a tragic life threatening event? ‘
Yes. And I have learned and continue to learn, it’s simply a daily choice. A choice to create stillness and awareness.
A choice to move away from the familiar and comfortable and to explore life by being curious and adventurous.
And more importantly, to create discipline to observe and let go of the thoughts, behaviours and beliefs that block this expansive capacity within.
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
It is a great blessing Karen to convert the past pain of deep tragedy into a strength for you to pursue life through difficult times. The past grief is always a reminder to us of the robust human spirit being able to adapt and move forward stronger in character and and strength. I feel with you my friend in the pain of your past loss, how that must hurt.
Thank you Ashley for your kind words and I think we all underestimate our ability to move beyond the limitations of mind and our beliefs. 🙏🏻🧡
There is a deep part of us, a spiritual instinct to go beyond ‘us’ in those moments you speak Karen. At my death on my kitchen floor, so much was there, so much was understood…but strangely after only a short time much seemed to diminish. Even Spirit deliberately hit me with my loss of breath twice and said to me it had to happen so that I would hold the event firmer within me…like ‘afterwards’ my human part of me would not be able to handle, absorb or simply that powerful moment of which you also spoke, could not be fully comprehended once I was ‘back’ in my body. The ‘knowing’ of it is so vast but after all had happened I needed to comprehend at a level that I could understand back here. And having experienced that and other events that Spirit ‘showed’ me, we are truly a very powerful spirit and can see and do so much beyond ‘down here’.
A great post kind lady, and I have no doubt it took you very deeply in the loss of your son. There truly are no words for it but something you ‘know’ in having experienced it so deeply. All I can truly say is in all that I have seen and felt, the love that is there beyond us is something else, something so far beyond what we touch here, that I know he is in good hands, as we will be too. Thank you for sharing something that must always hold your heart so strongly, in those parts of grief as time goes by ❤️🙏
Beautifully expressed Mark and your experience that day is a great example of what is possible to feel and know beyond the human mind. May we all continue to discover the infinite being that we are. 🩵🙏🏻🌈
Indeed kind lady, we are being taught something very wondrous. Hard…but eventually so beautiful. And thank you for sharing something so profound from your heart ❤️🙏
I cannot imagine the pain of your loss, Karen. 😢 However, I know that the human spirit is capable of great strength and resilience. Source is always standing by, ready to support us. 💜🙏🏼
That’s the truth Eliza. Thank you 🧡🩷
i do believe this is the greatest loss that one can suffer, and to go on is to honor his legacy.
Absolutely an honor. Thank you Beth 🩷🌈🧡
Karen, my heart stopped for a moment when I read about your son. I cannot imagine how a human being feels when something like that happens. What I do know is that I saved my son‘s life when he nearly drowned in a pool with literally no water in it, during a mum-baby-swimming ‚course‘. We lived near a lake and I wanted to be sure that my child wouldn‘t drown. But I nearly lost him already before he could be on his own at that occasion . I had nightmares for years to come…. I also always said that I cannot bear physical pain but I always knew that I‘d be Lion Queen, should something bad happen to my child or husband. Nothing has changed there.
We ARE much more resilient than we‘d ever care to know. And since wisdom grows with age, we understand many inexplicable events much later and know that nothing happened to us without a ‚cause-effect‘ or a ‚reason‘. Be well my friend!
Thank you Kiki for sharing about your son and your tragic experience. It’s never easy to move through or face these times in our life, but you are right. We are much more resilient than we know, and unless we push and test those boundaries we live under each day, we may never experience or come to know the infinite power within. 🩷🙏🏻🧡
Karen, I appreciate the expression of surviving when we open and allow Spirit to lead and comfort us through these shocking and deeply painful experiences. Thank you for reminding me of what was really working in and through me when gun violence found a beloved elder in my family. I feel that the ongoing and loving support of Spirit/Source/God is what creates the momentum to thrive. We survive the most difficult feelings of those times (anguish, lament) and then we have the opportunity to thrive and support with compassion what others may experience. You, dear Karen, are an example of this. 🙏🏻💜
These overwhelming experiences like you have shared Carrie, are exactly what gives us insight into discovering who we are, even though we would rather never lose a loved one. Having the courage to move into the unknown, we naturally create space to see and be more, over time. Thank you for the gifts you share with us here 🩷🙏🏻🩷
Beautifully written words of wisdom, Karen.
Thank you so much Jet 🩷🩷🙏🏻
Thank you for this continued reminder! You are so loved, Karen. This is clear and present awareness you are communicating
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Your comment means a lot Ka! Thank you 🧡🙏🏻🌈
Yes, if we could cultivate how our mind is in survival mode by letting go of thoughts and beliefs etc. that block us we would be happier and achieve so much more. It sure is a daily practice if it isn’t something you were brought up to do.
That’s it Michele. We would be happier but I agree, we just need to practice and persevere with what we can do right now. Thank you so much 🥰🌈🙏🏻
Your story and wisdom touched my soul, Karen. ❤
Thank you Carol. Your words mean a lot.