How to Have a Drama-Free Family Gathering: Insights from Psychic Shira
Bright Greetings,
Welcome to my new and returning readers. It is a pleasure to connect with you.A problematic family is a reality of everyday life. They challenge us, create obstacles, gossip, work to divide or create impasses in communication. They will use social media to disrupt healthy familial homeostasis. Some facets may bring chaos to family functions; mental illness, being in recovery, drug or alcohol abuse, infidelity, or someone with a disability; You and I have all experienced them at a family reunion, dinner, funeral, or celebratory occasion. You and I have all FELT them when they come in; that little knot in your stomach is not your imagination!
Here is my survival guide for the Covid-19 family gatherings:
STRATEGY ONE
Ask ahead who will be in attendance.
If you find out that your challenging family member will be there, have someone that can act as a buffer for you or one other. Agree to leave and arrive at the same time, if at all possible.
STRATEGY TWO
You will more than likely have to talk to the challenging relative.
When they start to pry or judge, ask them about their own lives. Use your buddy in the first strategy to pull you out or create a diversion if needed.
STRATEGY THREE
Choose to go to a friend or significant other's place and avoid the situation altogether.
Make these plans as early as possible so you can say in all honesty that you had prior plans.
STRATEGY FOUR
If you are married or partnered, and this is connected to your in-laws, have agreements ahead of time for your partner/spouse to intervene on your behalf.
If things get too intense, agree to leave together. The key here is UNITY!
STRATEGY FIVE
Take the high road. Regardless of what happens, avoid taking sides on anything.
Sit back, listen, and remember that only you can control you. You can either act or react. ActIon is a conscious choice where you are in control. The reaction is you letting others control your response. It is vital to set your emotions aside before walking into the gathering.
STRATEGY SIX
Have a grounding practice such as regular meditation, yoga, exercise practice.
Going to church regularly and connecting to your faith will help you to connect to divine guidance. Find balance within yourself each day. Cultivate peace within yourself so that disruption of your energy field is less likely when you have to interact with the challenging people in your life.
STRATEGY SEVEN
Forgive and pray for them before you see them.
Lay the path ahead for a more peaceful gathering. Offer gratitude for the love and balance you do have in your life.
STRATEGY EIGHT
Use a Zero Point.
A Zero point is an item that you can touch or hold to GROUND you. It clears the chaotic energy you are feeling or experiencing. I am currently using a Herkimer Diamond on a silver chain. You can use this during your daily practice to program this as your Zero Point.
The pandemic has changed the family dynamic, and in some cases, for the better. You are I are more discerning about who we will invite due to restricted attendance and social distancing. Who you and I connect with has become increasingly important, and meaningful, and lovingly reciprocal relations have become paramount to your balance and happiness. Always operate from love, gratitude, and kindness, and be mindful of keeping healthy boundaries.
You've got this dear ones! I love you, and I believe in you.
In Divine Truth and Love,
Psychic Shira
Psychic Shira has been in the Intuitive Arts for over 35 years. She is a unique combination of intuition and scientific process. In each reading, she provides information as it is relayed to her. Please call her at extension 1093 if she can be of support to you.
