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Resources for
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If you are in an urgent crisis:
Call 9-1-1
Call your local Mental Health Hotline
Call appropriate medical or legal professionals |
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Crises can be urgent or they
can unfold over a period of time. In the midst of crisis, we often forget self-care and other skills
we would normally remember.
It is crucial to make sure to get the help
you need during crisis. The following are suggestions which may help you. |
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First- go into action for yourself and find
the right professionals. You may need a doctor, alternative medical
practitioner, therapist, attorney, financial or tax advisor. If you are in
serious trouble, you are likely having bad transits, so there is something
to be said for using a professional you already know if possible- this
avoids natalizing a new professional relationship during negative stars. Get
referrals to find the best practitioners. If the first person you consult
doesn't feel right, seek out someone else. If in doubt along the way, get a
second opinion. |
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Reaching out for extra support is a central
strategy during crisis times- even if you are a strong person and usually
don't need outside help. Some ideas:
Call all your friends, even those you haven't
seen for a while. You may be surprised who will show up for you.
Find a support group and go often!
Look for:
Groups oriented toward your specific crisis
General support groups
Appropriate 12-step groups- CODA can be a good general
group
If the first group you try doesn't resonate for you, try another and another
until you find a group where you feel at home. Even if you hate the whole
idea of a group- force yourself to find a good one- you'll be amazed how
much it helps, even if you don't say a word.
Find a great therapist. This too can take
several tries. A referral from someone you trust is a great place to start.
Find a great bodyworker and get
therapeutic massages. |
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It is always good to keep your own list of
healthy things that you can do for yourself when you need nurturing.
You can refer to this list when you are feeling bad and don't know what to
do. Some basics are:
Take a hot shower or bath
Go for a walk or hike
Read a good book
Make yourself a nice meal or a cup of tea
Call a friend or get together
Give or get a hug
Take a nap
Meditate |
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Deepen
your personal spirituality. A spiritual base can give you the
internal resources you need to weather many storms. If you have a satisfying
spiritual practice, give your practice extra time and reach within it for
some new dimension. If you aren't
clear what type of spirituality is comfortable to you, try doing some
searching with an open mind. Follow your hunches. Remember that you don't
have to please anyone else. You
may find your spiritual home within a traditional religion, or elsewhere.
Those that feel that they have exhausted traditional sources may find
answers in
Eastern thought, philosophy, spiritual
practice
Feminine "Goddess" spiritual traditions
Nature-based spiritual practices
Native American spiritual traditions
Inspirational literature of almost any kind
Remember that as you grow and evolve, so will your spiritual beliefs and
practice. Open your heart, and become One with All That Is. |
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Pray and Meditate
It has been said that prayer is talking to God,
and meditation is listening to God. Take time to talk, and to listen.
When you pray, try these steps. Remember
the acronym I-N-S-I-G-H-T-S
Invocation- call upon the presence of God/Goddess/All That Is, feel the
rush of Divine energy, feel
Oneness with the Infinite
Number- count your blessings one by one
Surrender- surrendering yourself, your thoughts, feelings, body, spirit,
relationships, situations, and problems to the Infinite- "Thy will be done"
Intentions- things, situations that I want and intend for myself- "Ask
and ye shall receive"
Gifts- wishes and prayers for others
Healing- asking for assistance in the healing, and the forgiveness, of
people and situations
Thanks- thanking the Creator for his/her help and attention
Send it out- release your prayer into the Universe, knowing that as it is
released, it is accomplished- "And so it is"
Meditation is a process of becoming still and quiet, without
interruption, (sitting in the lotus position seems to help), and allowing
your thoughts to drift by, one after another. Allow them to pass by, one by
one like the cars of a train, without judging or trying to control them.
Just observe your thoughts, while remaining neutral. Focus on your rhythmic
breath, feeling the breath passing in and out past the tips of your
nostrils. Let your body relax, and your thoughts become quiet. In the silent
spaces you create, the small and quiet voice of God can be heard.
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Make an affirmation tape and add statements
to it like the ones below: I
deserve to have my needs met.
I trust myself to take care of my needs.
I deserve respect from myself and others.
I deserve to be nourished by myself and others.
I deserve only good things in my life. (you may want to list these
specifically)
I am worthy just because I exist. |
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Get in touch with your needs.
Being as specific as possible, make a list of
your current needs such as:
Survival needs (food, shelter, etc.)
Financial needs (budgeting, income, retirement planning, etc.)
Emotional needs (friendship, affection, intimacy, support, etc.)
Physical needs (exercise, fresh air, sexual release, medical attention,
etc.)
Intellectual needs (mental stimulation, purposefulness, etc.)
Spiritual needs (spiritual practice, meditation time, etc.)
Notice how well these needs are being met, and look at ways you might meet
them better or enlist more help to get them met. |
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Find a way to make a contribution. Focus time
and energy on those less fortunate than yourself. Advance the cause of
your specific crisis. Help a friend. Listen to someone else's
problems. Find a purpose that is larger than yourself. |
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Read letters and testimonials from Magi
Helena's many satisfied clients
Questions? Contact Magi Helena
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It's vitally important
to make every effort
to keep your coping mechanisms healthy.
Some things that we may become dependent upon during a crisis, such as
an addiction of some kind, can later become serious problems in their
own right.
Don't compound your problems. Never solve a short-term problem by
creating a long-term problem! |
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Be patient. Sometimes we
can't resolve a crisis until the astrological cycles that "created" the
crisis have passed.
Usually crisis times are
clearly indicated by difficult transits to our chart. During these
times, our normal luck is not with us, so "desperate" or
irresponsible actions often create more problems than they solve. Again-
don't do anything which may compound your problems.
If there is no
immediate resolution, the best course is often to SURRENDER your
situation to God. Surrender may not solve your crisis, but often you can
achieve the peace of mind that can allow you to continue on. Then, when
challenging astrological cycles give way to positive ones, your
situation will often resolve itself. |
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Crisis No-Nos!
Avoiding
appropriate professional care or advice
Alcohol
to excess or while driving
Illegal
Drugs
Abuse of
Prescription Drugs
Lashing
Out
Overspending
Dependency on an unethical or shady practitioner of any kind
Eating
junk food/excess sugar
Not
getting plenty of sleep
Giving up
self-care
Watching
disturbing movies/TV
Being
self-destructive
Making
major changes in your life |
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Magi Helena offers these
suggestions based upon her
years of training and experience. As with any advice, you must use your own judgment to make
final decisions in this free-will Universe. By taking any action
whatsoever subsequent to reading this page, you agree that any choices you make are solely your responsibility, and Magi
Helena cannot be held liable for any such actions. Please note that no
generalized advice can substitute for necessary or
appropriate advice from a physical or mental healthcare professional, an
attorney, or a financial advisor. |
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