Still More Trouble
I’ve written about denial recently, but it seems that in these times, there are so many situations for which it seems an appealing solution (a solution chosen out of awareness), that I will write about it once again. Governmental agencies such as the F.B.I. have been very concerned for some time about the dangers posed by groups of citizens who are militantly opposed to our government. These groups have even been described as the worst threat facing our country (as opposed to foreign players).
While we may have been aware of such groups, their presence has taken center stage in recent days. They say that they intend to create a civil war in order to take over the country. Their attack on the Capitol has necessitated massive defenses both there and in some state capitols, but the groups are apparently laying low until defenses are relaxed. They are behaving like a guerilla force; like an insurgency similar to those in some other countries.
This Has Implications for Our Safety
Following 9/11 we felt less safe, but with the dramatic surfacing of these new domestic groups, we now feel even less safe. Can our country really become this disordered? Some of our politicians and other public officials (such as local health authorities) feel intimidated; some have even resigned out of fear.
Denial: Pros and Cons
These chilling events can readily lead to denial. Is this one of those instances in which denial can be helpful? In which, because we are individually helpless to correct the situation, we had best ignore it in order to spare ourselves ongoing anxiety? Or would it be better to acknowledge this reality so that we can better protect ourselves? And if some people want to participate actively in opposing these militant groups, e.g. by writing, or engaging in counter-protests, it would be important for them to have a clear perception of the possible consequences.
How Will You Cope with This?
You may end up using denial (remember, this isn’t something that you consciously decide to do; denial occurs out of awareness). If you aren’t actively involved with this new threat in any way, you may feel more dismay and depression than anxiety. But no matter what your emotional responses are, my complimentary Tool can provide periods of calm and peacefulness. And in Step 3, you can wish for a new mental pathway that will be dedicated to helping you cope with this new problem. And remember: whenever you are in trance, all the pathways that you have wished for, past and present, will be activated to work on your behalf.
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