If you’ve been feeling anxious or heavy lately — you’re not alone. In this video, I share a practical meditation approach for dealing with global anxiety, rising costs, and the general heaviness many of us are feeling right now.
I understand how we can have negative emotions in this day and age, particularly with so much going on. But if this resonates with you, I urge you to take action, reach out, get in touch with us if you like, and make this a chance to have a positive change in moving your mind from negativity to peace.
All the best,
Peter
Why doom-scrolling and escapism don’t actually help
When the world feels overwhelming — with wars in Ukraine and Iran, prices going up, petrol costs rising — it’s understandable that we might stray into negative emotions. Our common response is often a kind of escapism: doom-scrolling, arguing on social media, binge-watching, or binge-eating. But as we know, these responses don’t actually help. They amplify the anxiety rather than resolve it.Think global, act local
So what can we do instead? There’s a saying I love: “Think global, act local.” We can’t personally stop wars or change global events. But we can choose how we show up in our own community. Be confident that acting in your community has a small but significant influence on people around you. And if enough of us do so in a positive way, that creates real change in the world.Meditation as confrontation, not escapism
Meditation isn’t about escaping negative emotions. It’s actually about confronting them — because they will come up in your meditation practice. But if you can practice pacifying the mind, finding peace even amidst those negative emotions, then you’re doing something truly positive for your mind.How you can take action
- Join our free Sunday Meditation — A weekly gathering where you can practice with like-minded people and find support in community.
- Explore our mentoring programs — For those who want deeper guidance in their meditation practice.
- Consider starting a group in your community — If you’ve ever thought about running a meditation group in your own community, I have resources to help you create one.
