Guest guest Posted February 19, 2003 Report Share Posted February 19, 2003 This is such powerful letter from Christine Northrup that I really want to share with you. It says so much of what I believe. May we all hold strong in our personal endeavors with each other and myself especially. Harmony begins within before it can become global. Much love, Solara On Peace Dear Friends, The fear and anxiety caused by the possibility of war are the biggest health challenges we face right now. As a physician, I know full well that emotions such as fear and anger impede the healing process and, if held long enough, actually lock us into a vicious cycle that produces more pain, more fear, and more anxiety. This can wreak havoc on our minds, bodies, and spirits. But this doesn't have to be the case. There are very specific things each of us can do right now to help prevent war and at the same time create peace in our bodies, minds, and spirits. I was strongly reminded of this week. Both of my daughters called from their respective colleges with concerns and worries about what they've heard on the news about a possible terrorist attack. One wanted to know what I thought about stockpiling cash, water, and canned goods. Her roommate's mother had sent them warnings. The other daughter wanted to know if I thought it was safe for her to go to NYC this weekend. I told them to go about their lives as usual, while paying attention to their inner guidance. I reassured them that they each had access to guidance from within that would lead them in the right direction if they paid attention. I also gave them a way to think about the current global situation that leads to healing and peace, not further conflict, and shared with them my unshakable belief that each of us has the power, through our thoughts and emotions, to influence the energy of the planet in a way that helps prevent further conflict and also creates peace. Here's what you can do. 1. Use your thoughts wisely. Understand their power. Thoughts have a tendency to become their physical equivalent. This is one of the fundamental laws of the universe. Another one is the law of attraction, which states that " like attracts like. " Because it is consciousness that creates reality, the kind of consciousness you hold-your vibration-actually creates the kind of life you're living. It's impossible to create peace and harmony if you're pushing up against a war. It's impossible to create peace and harmony if you're condemning George Bush, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, etc. You don't have to agree with them, but realize that you'll be contributing to the energy that creates war if you assume an " embattled " mentality concerning them. The split in our nation right now about war is actually creating more of the energy of war. It's not possible to " fight " for peace without creating war. 2. To create peace, you have to be peaceful. The only way to stop war is to start from within yourself. You must do personal disarmament. The only way to get and stay peaceful is to concentrate on what brings you peace and resist the downward spiral of negative emotions that blames others for your lack of peace. Remember, that to which you give your attention expands. Although there is no denying that we're in a perilous and frightening position right now, that doesn't mean we are powerless to change it. But the only way to do so is by changing your thoughts and emotions from those of anger, hatred, and fear to those associated with compassion and peace. Spend 30 seconds several times a day creating a " virtual " reality of what peace would look and feel like. Imagine that it's a year from now and the economy is flourishing. George Bush is radiantly healthy; the governments of the free world are all cooperating to ensure global harmony and peace. And Saddam and Bin Laden and their influence have disappeared from the planet. Imagine all our soldiers back home and reunited with their families. Imagine a global village in which all of us can travel freely and joyously and with understanding and acceptance of each other's cultures. When thinking about Iraq or North Korea, imagine the women and children. Send your energy and compassion to them. Don't try to change the men of these countries. In fact, don't even give them any thought lest you energize them. Withdraw your energy from them so that you will no longer be " feeding " them. Dozens of studies have documented the fact that our thoughts can and do affect others in profound and measurable ways. When a critical mass of individuals (1 percent of the population) was brought together to practice Transcendental Meditation in various areas of the world, for example, there was a measurable decrease in the number of violent crimes, suicides, terrorist attacks, and even international conflicts worldwide. (Orme-Johnson, et al. (1988). International Peace Project in the Middle East: The effect of the Maharishi technology on the unified field. Journal of Conflict Resolution, vol. 32, (4), pp. 776-812.) There are also over 180 studies that have documented the positive effect of prayer on everything from other humans to yeast cells. 3. Imagine all the angels and non-physical beings who are working on the other side to protect and uplift all of us. Know that they can only do their work in an atmosphere of compassion, not condemnation. The energy of condemnation will prevent them from connecting with the hearts of those who most need their inspiration and love. 4. Avoid watching the news and reading the newspapers. Headlines are designed to keep you afraid and disempowered so that you will buy more papers or watch more TV. Then you get " hooked " on the news because you're waiting for some official " guidance " that will keep you safe and secure. This simply can't happen, because it's not the way the media is set up. The media is designed to get you riled up, so that you remain tuned in to the " chain of pain. " The only lasting safety and security come from the peace that you create within yourself. What's safe for one person will be dangerous for another. Remember all the hundreds of stories from September 11, about the people who were supposed to be at the World Trade Center but, for hundreds of different reasons, simply weren't there that day. Tune in to how you are feeling when you've severed the influence of the mass media. This will give you the guidance you're seeking. 5. Finally, know that when you are tuned into your heart, your Inner Wisdom, and God, then your energy lightens up and your vibration literally changes. Y ou become a beacon of light and peace. You become an uplifter and a peacemaker. There's an old saying, " The rising tide lifts all boats. But it won't raise a stone. " Stop looking at and thinking about the stones. Join me in raising the tide. And remember the words of the great M. K. Gandhi, " When in despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won; there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. " Warmly, Christiane Northrup, M.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Dr. Northrup I really do not know what you are talking about - well, yes, keep your thoughts clean and pure, hide your head in the sand and make believe that all is well with the world or that what is not will go away if you wait long enough. If we wait long enough, our sun itself will burn out and we will all perish. The point is not where we will end up - we will all end up in the same place - but the journey how we get there. Think good thoughts and the energy will create a good world. Though it is a commendaable posture, it takes more than good thoughts to instil peace in the world. Not all the good thoughts and prayers of kindly people stopped Hitler's attrocities, or those of others of his ilk. Many people in the world marched for peace, but where were all these marchers when Saddam was gassing his own people. Where were all these people when his people died at his hand for doing something which Saddam disliked? Where were the posters and good thoughts asking Saddam to stop gassing the Kurds and the Shiites and using sick children as public-relations props? Let's think pure thoughts so that we may continue to salve our consciences into believing that if we do so, all will be well with the world. What is the alternative to war against Iraq? It is a world of emboldened tinpot dictators and their threats to use nuclear, biological or chemical weapons aagainst anyone who displeases them. Is anybody marching and waving placards urging North Korea or Iraq to swear offf nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons? No? Why not? And after all the marching, you can bet that most of those who did went home to comfort and warmth and a hot meal, probably content in knowing that their good thoughts, intentions, and deeds will make all well. The alternative to war with Iraq's Sadam is not a lessenling of American power and influence, as some think should happen, but another victory by those who envy our lifestyle and believe we don't deserve it and want to take it from us, no matter what we feel and think. The alternative to war with Sadam Hussein is not security for the people of Iraq, but a guarantee of even greater repression by a tyrant who builds palaces, monuments, and weaponry with the money that should be spent on healthcare, roads, and food. To the innocents who believe that peace is the alternative, I recommend reading the letter by Rania Kashi whose family fled Iraq 23 years ago. She argues for a " Nelson Mandela International Peace Force " invasion as preferable to a U.S. invasion. " That such a force does not exist - cannot exist - in today's world is a failing of the very people who do not want America to invade Iraq, yet are willing to let thousands of Iraqi's die in order to gain the higher moral ground, " Kashi writes. " Do not continue to punish the Iraqi people because you are " unhappy " with the amount of power the world is at fault for allowing America to wield. " So do not use the Iraqi people as a pawn in your game for moral superiority - one loses that right when one allows a monster like Saddam to rule for 30 years without so much as protesting against his rule. " If you do not believe the quote, read it for yourself at: <www.number10.gov.uk/output/Page7218.asp> Warmly to you too, Dr. Northrup Morton Do you really think that by doing nothing, all will be well? SacredQi888 wrote: >This is such powerful letter from Christine Northrup that I really want to >share with you. It says so much of what I believe. > >May we all hold strong in our personal endeavors with each other and myself >especially. Harmony begins within before it can become global. > >Much love, >Solara > >On Peace > >Dear Friends, > >The fear and anxiety caused by the possibility of war are the biggest health >challenges we face right now. As a physician, I know full well that emotions >such as fear and anger impede the healing process and, if held long enough, >actually lock us into a vicious cycle that produces more pain, more fear, and >more anxiety. This can wreak havoc on our minds, bodies, and spirits. But >this doesn't have to be the case. > >There are very specific things each of us can do right now to help prevent >war and at the same time create peace in our bodies, minds, and spirits. I >was strongly reminded of this week. Both of my daughters called from their >respective colleges with concerns and worries about what they've heard on the >news about a possible terrorist attack. One wanted to know what I thought >about stockpiling cash, water, and canned goods. Her roommate's mother had >sent them warnings. The other daughter wanted to know if I thought it was >safe for her to go to NYC this weekend. I told them to go about their lives >as usual, while paying attention to their inner guidance. I reassured them >that they each had access to guidance from within that would lead them in the >right direction if they paid attention. I also gave them a way to think about >the current global situation that leads to healing and peace, not further >conflict, and shared with them my unshakable belief that each of us has the >power, through our thoughts and emotions, to influence the energy of the >planet in a way that helps prevent further conflict and also creates peace. >Here's >what you can do. > >1. Use your thoughts wisely. Understand their power. Thoughts have a tendency >to become their physical equivalent. This is one of the fundamental laws of >the universe. Another one is the law of attraction, which states that " like >attracts like. " Because it is consciousness that creates reality, the kind of >consciousness you hold-your vibration-actually creates the kind of life >you're living. It's impossible to create peace and harmony if you're pushing >up against a war. It's impossible to create peace and harmony if >you're condemning George Bush, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, etc. You don't have >to agree with them, but realize that you'll be contributing to the energy >that creates war if you assume an " embattled " mentality concerning them. The >split in our nation right now about war is actually creating more of the >energy of war. It's not possible to " fight " for peace without creating war. > >2. To create peace, you have to be peaceful. The only way to stop war is to >start from within yourself. You must do personal disarmament. The only way to >get and stay peaceful is to concentrate on what brings you peace and resist >the downward spiral of negative emotions that blames others for your lack of >peace. Remember, that to which you give your attention expands. Although >there is no denying that we're in a perilous and frightening position right >now, that doesn't mean we are powerless to change it. But the only way to do >so is by changing your thoughts and emotions from those of anger, hatred, and >fear to those associated with compassion and peace. > >Spend 30 seconds several times a day creating a " virtual " reality of what >peace would look and feel like. Imagine that it's a year from now and the >economy is flourishing. George Bush is radiantly healthy; the governments of >the free world are all cooperating to ensure global harmony and peace. And >Saddam and Bin Laden and their influence have disappeared from the planet. >Imagine all our soldiers back home and reunited with their families. Imagine >a global village in which all of us can travel freely and joyously and with >understanding and acceptance of each other's cultures. When thinking about >Iraq or North Korea, imagine the women and children. Send your energy and >compassion to them. Don't try to change the men of these countries. In fact, >don't even give them any thought lest you energize them. Withdraw your energy >from them so that you will no longer be " feeding " them. > >Dozens of studies have documented the fact that our thoughts can and do >affect others in profound and measurable ways. When a critical mass of >individuals (1 percent of the population) was brought together to practice >Transcendental Meditation in various areas of the world, for example, there >was a measurable decrease in the number of violent crimes, suicides, >terrorist attacks, and even international conflicts worldwide. >(Orme-Johnson, et al. (1988). International Peace Project in the Middle East: >The effect of the Maharishi technology on the unified field. Journal of >Conflict Resolution, vol. 32, (4), pp. 776-812.) There are also over 180 >studies that have documented the positive effect of prayer on everything from >other humans to yeast cells. > >3. Imagine all the angels and non-physical beings who are working on the >other side to protect and uplift all of us. Know that they can only do their >work in an atmosphere of compassion, not condemnation. The energy of >condemnation will prevent them from connecting with the hearts of those who >most need their inspiration and love. > >4. Avoid watching the news and reading the newspapers. Headlines are designed >to keep you afraid and disempowered so that you will buy more papers or watch >more TV. Then you get " hooked " on the news because you're waiting for some >official " guidance " that will keep you safe and secure. This simply can't >happen, because it's not the way the media is set up. The media is designed >to get you riled up, so that you remain tuned in to the " chain of pain. " The >only lasting safety and security come from the peace that you create within >yourself. What's safe for one person will be dangerous for another. Remember >all the hundreds of stories from September 11, about the people who were >supposed to be at the World Trade Center but, for hundreds of different >reasons, simply weren't there that day. Tune in to how you are feeling when >you've severed the influence of the mass media. This will give you the >guidance you're seeking. > >5. Finally, know that when you are tuned into your heart, your Inner Wisdom, >and God, then your energy lightens up and your vibration literally changes. Y >ou become a beacon of light and peace. You become an uplifter and a >peacemaker. There's an old saying, " The rising tide lifts all boats. But it >won't raise a stone. " Stop looking at and thinking about the stones. Join me >in raising the tide. And remember the words of the great M. K. Gandhi, " When >in despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has >always won; there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they can >seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. " > >Warmly, > >Christiane Northrup, M.D. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 Wow - I am amazed at the fear that we all have right now and the resulting opinions that it is spawning. Dr. Northrup's letter is a beacon of light in a foggy landscape - perhaps when the dust clears from the inevitable " just war " that is coming we will heed her light and others like it. >Morton Bodanis <mortonmb >Gettingwell >Gettingwell >Re: Letter by Dr. Christine Northrup >Wed, 19 Feb 2003 20:14:00 -0500 > >Dr. Northrup > >I really do not know what you are talking about - well, yes, keep your >thoughts clean and pure, hide your head in the sand and make believe >that all is well with the world or that what is not will go away if you >wait long enough. If we wait long enough, our sun itself will burn out >and we will all perish. The point is not where we will end up - we will >all end up in the same place - but the journey how we get there. > >Think good thoughts and the energy will create a good world. Though it >is a commendaable posture, it takes more than good thoughts to instil >peace in the world. Not all the good thoughts and prayers of kindly >people stopped Hitler's attrocities, or those of others of his ilk. > >Many people in the world marched for peace, but where were all these >marchers when Saddam was gassing his own people. Where were all these >people when his people died at his hand for doing something which Saddam >disliked? Where were the posters and good thoughts asking Saddam to >stop gassing the Kurds and the Shiites and using sick children as >public-relations props? Let's think pure thoughts so that we may >continue to salve our consciences into believing that if we do so, all >will be well with the world. > >What is the alternative to war against Iraq? It is a world of >emboldened tinpot dictators and their threats to use nuclear, biological >or chemical weapons aagainst anyone who displeases them. > >Is anybody marching and waving placards urging North Korea or Iraq to >swear offf nuclear, biological, or chemical weapons? No? Why not? And >after all the marching, you can bet that most of those who did went home >to comfort and warmth and a hot meal, probably content in knowing that >their good thoughts, intentions, and deeds will make all well. > >The alternative to war with Iraq's Sadam is not a lessenling of American >power and influence, as some think should happen, but another victory by >those who envy our lifestyle and believe we don't deserve it and want to >take it from us, no matter what we feel and think. > >The alternative to war with Sadam Hussein is not security for the people >of Iraq, but a guarantee of even greater repression by a tyrant who >builds palaces, monuments, and weaponry with the money that should be >spent on healthcare, roads, and food. > >To the innocents who believe that peace is the alternative, I recommend >reading the letter by Rania Kashi whose family fled Iraq 23 years ago. > She argues for a " Nelson Mandela International Peace Force " invasion as >preferable to a U.S. invasion. > > " That such a force does not exist - cannot exist - in today's world is a >failing of the very people who do not want America to invade Iraq, yet >are willing to let thousands of Iraqi's die in order to gain the higher >moral ground, " Kashi writes. " Do not continue to punish the Iraqi >people because you are " unhappy " with the amount of power the world is >at fault for allowing America to wield. > > " So do not use the Iraqi people as a pawn in your game for moral >superiority - one loses that right when one allows a monster like Saddam >to rule for 30 years without so much as protesting against his rule. " > >If you do not believe the quote, read it for yourself at: > <www.number10.gov.uk/output/Page7218.asp> > >Warmly to you too, Dr. Northrup >Morton > > >Do you really think that by doing nothing, all will be well? > >SacredQi888 wrote: > > >This is such powerful letter from Christine Northrup that I really want >to > >share with you. It says so much of what I believe. > > > >May we all hold strong in our personal endeavors with each other and >myself > >especially. Harmony begins within before it can become global. > > > >Much love, > >Solara > > > >On Peace > > > >Dear Friends, > > > >The fear and anxiety caused by the possibility of war are the biggest >health > >challenges we face right now. As a physician, I know full well that >emotions > >such as fear and anger impede the healing process and, if held long >enough, > >actually lock us into a vicious cycle that produces more pain, more fear, >and > >more anxiety. This can wreak havoc on our minds, bodies, and spirits. >But > >this doesn't have to be the case. > > > >There are very specific things each of us can do right now to help >prevent > >war and at the same time create peace in our bodies, minds, and spirits. >I > >was strongly reminded of this week. Both of my daughters called from >their > >respective colleges with concerns and worries about what they've heard on >the > >news about a possible terrorist attack. One wanted to know what I thought > >about stockpiling cash, water, and canned goods. Her roommate's mother >had > >sent them warnings. The other daughter wanted to know if I thought it was > >safe for her to go to NYC this weekend. I told them to go about their >lives > >as usual, while paying attention to their inner guidance. I reassured >them > >that they each had access to guidance from within that would lead them in >the > >right direction if they paid attention. I also gave them a way to think >about > >the current global situation that leads to healing and peace, not further > >conflict, and shared with them my unshakable belief that each of us has >the > >power, through our thoughts and emotions, to influence the energy of >the > >planet in a way that helps prevent further conflict and also creates >peace. > >Here's > >what you can do. > > > >1. Use your thoughts wisely. Understand their power. Thoughts have a >tendency > >to become their physical equivalent. This is one of the fundamental laws >of > >the universe. Another one is the law of attraction, which states that > " like > >attracts like. " Because it is consciousness that creates reality, the >kind of > >consciousness you hold-your vibration-actually creates the kind of life > >you're living. It's impossible to create peace and harmony if you're >pushing > >up against a war. It's impossible to create peace and harmony if > >you're condemning George Bush, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, etc. You don't >have > >to agree with them, but realize that you'll be contributing to the energy > >that creates war if you assume an " embattled " mentality concerning them. >The > >split in our nation right now about war is actually creating more of the > >energy of war. It's not possible to " fight " for peace without creating >war. > > > >2. To create peace, you have to be peaceful. The only way to stop war is >to > >start from within yourself. You must do personal disarmament. The only >way to > >get and stay peaceful is to concentrate on what brings you peace and >resist > >the downward spiral of negative emotions that blames others for your lack >of > >peace. Remember, that to which you give your attention expands. Although > >there is no denying that we're in a perilous and frightening position >right > >now, that doesn't mean we are powerless to change it. But the only way to >do > >so is by changing your thoughts and emotions from those of anger, hatred, >and > >fear to those associated with compassion and peace. > > > >Spend 30 seconds several times a day creating a " virtual " reality of what > >peace would look and feel like. Imagine that it's a year from now and the > >economy is flourishing. George Bush is radiantly healthy; the governments >of > >the free world are all cooperating to ensure global harmony and peace. >And > >Saddam and Bin Laden and their influence have disappeared from the >planet. > >Imagine all our soldiers back home and reunited with their families. >Imagine > >a global village in which all of us can travel freely and joyously and >with > >understanding and acceptance of each other's cultures. When thinking >about > >Iraq or North Korea, imagine the women and children. Send your energy and > >compassion to them. Don't try to change the men of these countries. In >fact, > >don't even give them any thought lest you energize them. Withdraw your >energy > >from them so that you will no longer be " feeding " them. > > > >Dozens of studies have documented the fact that our thoughts can and do > >affect others in profound and measurable ways. When a critical mass of > >individuals (1 percent of the population) was brought together to >practice > >Transcendental Meditation in various areas of the world, for example, >there > >was a measurable decrease in the number of violent crimes, suicides, > >terrorist attacks, and even international conflicts worldwide. > >(Orme-Johnson, et al. (1988). International Peace Project in the Middle >East: > >The effect of the Maharishi technology on the unified field. Journal of > >Conflict Resolution, vol. 32, (4), pp. 776-812.) There are also over >180 > >studies that have documented the positive effect of prayer on everything >from > >other humans to yeast cells. > > > >3. Imagine all the angels and non-physical beings who are working on the > >other side to protect and uplift all of us. Know that they can only do >their > >work in an atmosphere of compassion, not condemnation. The energy of > >condemnation will prevent them from connecting with the hearts of those >who > >most need their inspiration and love. > > > >4. Avoid watching the news and reading the newspapers. Headlines are >designed > >to keep you afraid and disempowered so that you will buy more papers or >watch > >more TV. Then you get " hooked " on the news because you're waiting for >some > >official " guidance " that will keep you safe and secure. This simply can't > >happen, because it's not the way the media is set up. The media is >designed > >to get you riled up, so that you remain tuned in to the " chain of pain. " >The > >only lasting safety and security come from the peace that you create >within > >yourself. What's safe for one person will be dangerous for another. >Remember > >all the hundreds of stories from September 11, about the people who were > >supposed to be at the World Trade Center but, for hundreds of different > >reasons, simply weren't there that day. Tune in to how you are feeling >when > >you've severed the influence of the mass media. This will give you the > >guidance you're seeking. > > > >5. Finally, know that when you are tuned into your heart, your Inner >Wisdom, > >and God, then your energy lightens up and your vibration literally >changes. Y > >ou become a beacon of light and peace. You become an uplifter and a > >peacemaker. There's an old saying, " The rising tide lifts all boats. But >it > >won't raise a stone. " Stop looking at and thinking about the stones. Join >me > >in raising the tide. And remember the words of the great M. K. Gandhi, > " When > >in despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love >has > >always won; there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time they >can > >seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. " > > > >Warmly, > > > >Christiane Northrup, M.D. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2003 Report Share Posted February 21, 2003 Pat Rotondi wrote: >Wow - I am amazed at the fear that we all have right now and the resulting >opinions that it is spawning. Dr. Northrup's letter is a beacon of light in >a foggy landscape - perhaps when the dust clears from the inevitable " just >war " that is coming we will heed her light and others like it. > You may not believe it based on what I wrote, but I am far from being a war monger. If there is an alternative to war, I am for it. But sometimes war is the only solution. Morton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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