Bite-Sized Meditation: Coping With Turmoil

In a world overwhelmed by turmoil and negativity, this short meditation invites you to step back from the noise of the news cycle and redirect your energy toward doing good in your community. With breath and presence, you can become a source of light and hope—both for yourself and for others.

Transcript

Alright,

Let's talk about coping in a world full of turmoil.

You know,

Every scroll or news update can feel like the world is on fire.

Violence,

Injustice,

Disasters and heartbreak.

And while it's important to stay informed,

Too much exposure can leave us feeling helpless,

Anxious or even numb.

So let's take a moment to pause.

Take a deep breath in.

And let it go softly.

Let your shoulders drop.

Let your jaw soften.

And as you sit with your breath,

You can ask yourself,

What if the most powerful thing I can do isn't to absorb more pain,

But to try to transform it?

You don't need to fix the whole world.

You can just start where you are.

A kind word.

A helping hand.

A donation.

A check-in text.

Even a smile.

You see,

Every small act of care does a little bit to push back the darkness a little more.

So today,

Rather than spiraling in outrage or despair,

Maybe you see if you can shift your energy into compassion and action.

Look around your community.

There are always opportunities to be a light.

You know,

As Edith Wharton once said,

There are two ways of spreading light,

To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

You don't need to do it all.

Just shine where you are.

Thank you so much for joining me.