I was inspired to create a GOOD NEWS - HEART OPENING NEWSPAPER.
People are loving it. I printed 200 copies which I delivered to coffee shops and hotels and handed out to people I met along the way. The most soul-touching part for me was actually connecting one on one with people.
My creative energy is back in flow. After several months of feeling 'creatively stuck' the unplug movement has ignited my divine spirit and given me the momentum to put my ideas into action.
I have observed through personal experience that when we are healing from anything be it emotional abuse or physical trauma ~ the creative energy hibernates and the fight or flight system kicks in to help us through the healing process. Eventually we recover and can take action -- often with greater wisdom and awareness. Be patient with yourself if you are feeling in a slump..., you will come out of it. Seek guidance from a trusted source to help you through.
Below is the 1st Article - The THE UNPLUG MOVEMENT is inspired by a young girl I knew who was consumed daily with her computer... what I observed is that whenever I invited her out into nature her entire spirit lit up! So thank you Chloe for inspiring me to make this happen.
The Unplug Movement
What would happen if every human being,
decided to take a break from the rat race of life… and we did it all on the
same day? Do you think we could shift the collective consciousness from
struggle and strife to – peace & love?
Well I think it is worth a try.
Are you willing to find out how?
I am advocating the 1st Sunday of every month as a day to “unplug”
from all technology. It’s only 30 hours
of your life once a month to put your cell phones in a box, disconnect your
internet and go outside and play.
Connect with the earth, meditate, take your kids to the park, play
soccer or golf or tennis, have a potluck at your house. The point being: to let go of our silent
addiction to computers and cell phones, which we have allowed to consume our
lives and take a ‘technology vacation.’
I am not against technology in fact I find
it to be a wonderful tool for reaching out & for creative expression. However from my personal experience I feel
most of us are overusing it. Anything
used to excess becomes an addiction.
When I mentioned the unplug movement to some colleagues, the first response was, “Well I
can’t do that because I have kids.” Well
what did we do 20 years ago when all we had were land lines… we managed! If my
theory holds true that taking one day a month to unplug will bring more peace
into our world, then wouldn’t you want your kids to be a part of this movement with
you?
The
second point that comes up is, “I can turn off my phone but I am still going to take it with me in case my car breaks
down.” And to this I say… let your car
break down and see what happens.
A few years ago I was living in Sundre, Alberta,
a rural town in Canada. I drove 30
minutes to work through a landscape of rolling hills & pastures of cows
grazing on the side of the road.
On one particular day a large semi-truck was
barreling towards me crossing over the median line with a “Wide Load” sign on
his front bumper. Instinctively I veered
off the road to let him through. When he
had passed I went to pull back out onto the highway only to find myself stuck
in deep snow, and no four wheel drive. I
looked back. No cars were anywhere to be
seen. “Oh my God I thought…, I am stuck…, I have no phone…, I am going to
freeze to death!” And then I remembered that I have angels. I took a deep breath and said, “God
please help me.”
In less than 10 seconds I looked out my side
view mirror to find a pick-up truck had pulled up behind me. A lovely gentleman came to my window saying,
“Can I help you miss?” My prayers were
immediately answered. Faith is an amazing God-given gift. We are always taken care of. All we have to do is believe & use the
power of Divine Miracle Manifestation.
People have become so afraid of other people
that we no longer allow a stranger to help us anymore. When we over-isolate we miss the human
connection of service. It is a natural
mood up-lifter to be able to help another human being who appears to be
stranded or suffering.
So... Are you ready to take the step and
join the Unplug Movement, by
ceremonially putting your cell phone in a box on the first Saturday evening of
the month and powering it back up on Monday morning. It may seem like a challenge at first… but when
we challenge ourselves… we grow!
Take note how you feel during your TECHNOLOGY VACATION. See what insights come to you, what happenings occur, and who you will meet that day who is perhaps another unplugged veteran. You may also find that you want to go longer than a day. Many people who have done Vipassana Meditations do 10 days or longer completely off the grid.
Get the word out, share it with your friends and send me your feedback. I would love to know how many people are participating and how it is changing your life! ~
Sedonah Sunn
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – 1st Sunday’s 2016
January 3rd April 3rd
February 7th May 1st
March 6th June 5th
I am already getting responses from people which is wonderful to see. I encourage you to write your feedback here.
As for the Good News Newspaper it is being completely supported by everyone I meet. I even had a friend create a logo for it. If you would like to get involved and sponsor the newspaper, or volunteer to do deliveries, or just be a silent support for helping it get into the hands of all those who are really needing to hear some good news I would be happy to have you join the team.
With God all things are possible.
love Sedonah Sunn
NEXT MONTH'S ISSUE SPONSORED BY:
ROZ REYNOLDS - 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A PSYCHIC & LIFE COACH
I received this email today from David Sherrod: a local Sedona artist
ReplyDeleteDear Sedonah;
After reading your first edition News Paper I was inspired to unplug last Sunday. Not having a T.V. many years was a decided advantage I must admit. Not listening to the radio or stereo was the bigger deal as my stereo would my only real deprivation, so I decided no reading either. The day was wonderful in some very positive ways.
In the evening I found myself sitting and thinking for some hrs. looking back at recent events, even laughing out loud at some humorous moments – reflecting deeper into some information newly acquired from reading a book by Graham Handcock. Playing with my dog Gracy.
Taking our usual hike up the mountain that afternoon became a bit more extended because I wasn't wanting to get on the phone or get on line for email, or look at the news etc. I recommend the unpluged Sundays – I want to make it a weekly event for myself… but that's me a T.V. less guy.
I have been a TVless gal and love it. I started the digital free retreat last Sunday. Awesome! I was tempted out of habit to check phone, turn on radio but instead prayed and breathed more deeply and received some healing insights. Had a meaningful conversation with someone in person. Felt connected and alive in the moment. We are silent slaves to technology. A solution to people worrying about where you are is to warn them the day before you are "off-grid" to not call, email, or expect a response that day from you. Simple and liberating. People generate generic emails when "out of the office" why not send one when "off-grid" and start a movement that way? Stores should also be closed on Sundays so we don't get into consumerism either. I am considering being off-grid every Sunday too. This may very well be the solution to anxiety and stress: UNPLUG ON A REGULAR BASIS.
ReplyDeleteHI Patricia, thank you for your response. Happy to hear you are enjoying the "UNPLUG MOVEMENT" I think we will all notice a significant difference as more people get involved. And you are so right about letting people know the day before that you are going off-line.... it is also a great conversation starter about what you are up to.
DeleteKeep shining and sharing your wisdom.
love, Sedonah Sunn
Thanks for this.So true, it's helpful to remember that the highs do come along after the lows. DG
ReplyDeleteYes I have had many of these experiences of low moments and than an influx of high.... I am learning through meditation practices to not let those low moments kick in. A good friend recently said that when the voices come in that start saying, " You are not worthy, this will never work!" is when you have to immediately catch them and tell those voices it does not belong in your energetic field anymore. I feel... and of course I am still experimenting with this.... reinforcing your positive frame of mind is the answer to keeping yourself in a high vibration state of creativity.
DeleteThank you for sharing I really appreciate your feedback.