My Generational Heaviness

The other morning as I lay in bed, a deep query came to mind. Something I did not realize was a thing or even a question I had.

I asked my Spirit Guides why I am always feeling this sense of depression, unhappiness in the back of my mind. It existed like a low-grade fever. 

This depression has shown up in my life as negative statements, suspicious views and feelings of helplessness. More so, feelings I don’t deserve what I want. I didn’t realize there was a faint, nagging presence until I named it. 

In fact, I am not sure I named it; perhaps I was gently guided to address it. 

It made me sad. You see, I was such a cheery little girl who believed in magic stones and love. But somewhere along the way I lost that. I noticed that in my Grade 10 school photo the light in my eyes was dead. They look so downhearted. 

I’ve always blamed my strict upbringing as the culprit; it was like living in a nunnery. It sapped my energy, love for life and self identity. A dampened feeling that has been with me most of my life.

My guides gave me a completely surprising message... That those from my generation were affected by a heavier energy in the 1970s. I was a teenager then. 

GENERATIONAL IMPACT
I had no idea what they meant so I took some time researching what happened during the 70s, cosmically, astrologically, politically, economically, etc. In a nutshell, this is what I found:

I’ve come to understand that much of the quiet heaviness many of us carry from my generation didn’t come from only familial situations, personal failure or poor choices, but from the atmosphere we grew up in. The 1970s followed a collapse of idealism from the 1960s, and for those of us who were sensitive in nature, the world felt subtly heavier, more uncertain, and less spacious than what we wished for. 

We learned to adapt by containing ourselves, by growing up too early, choosing responsibility over expression, and staying steady rather than hopeful. It wasn’t dramatic trauma, but a pulsing pressure that shaped how we related to life, joy, and possibility. 

For me, this settled into a background sense of dissatisfaction I couldn’t quite name until now. What I’m seeing is that this was learned, not inherent, and that as I recognize it, I can begin to release it gently, without force, and allow myself to live with more ease than I was ever taught was possible.

I noticed immediately I felt a deep sense of relief. Relief of recognizing a burden I’ve been carrying that was not mine. From that moment on I became more me, after 50 years. How sad is that? 

A NEW AWAKENING
I am so grateful for this new awakening. It has given me my sweetened life back. I enjoy moments more. I am sleeping more. I feel a lifting of deep burdens from a sense of deep responsibility, obligations and shame for wanting pleasure and joy in my life. 

This is how shifts happen - when we are ready, when we take a step that triggers the next opening. That is why spiritual journeys are long, delicious events that expand you more and more. 

This shift created a space in me for more Light to come into my essence, presence, and energy realm. I could feel that new space. An emotional, energetic block moved, creating spaciousness for more goodness. 

I am so glad I could share this with you. Ask, my dear, for your next shift. Work with your guides or the loving spirits that are around you. They are there to help you evolve into your highest state. 

Talk to them, ask for their help. I do this all the time. 

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