Ever felt like your freedoms were under attack? Did you brush it off or take a stand? Too often, people shrug and say, "It's fine," ignoring what's really going on until reality hits them like a ton of bricks. Suddenly, they're forced to wake up and see the mess around them, wondering how things got so bad.

Let's talk about standards. Do you have them? Are they being trampled on?

We all have standards, whether we realize it or not. When we're not paying attention, others can easily cross those lines, often for their own gain. It's like a garden overrun by weeds. If you don't tend to it, those weeds will choke out your beautiful plants.

Think about this garden analogy in the context of today's world. Liberties are being eroded, freedoms are vanishing, all in the name of "health and safety." The offenders are like those pesky weeds, grabbing more and more unless we stop them. It's because we've become complacent, hoping someone else will fix things for us.

But here's the kicker: the world reflects what's inside us. It's a giant mirror reflecting our thoughts, beliefs, and standards.

Step one? Look inward. Examine your thoughts, beliefs, and the standards you live by. Ask yourself some tough questions:

Am I true to my core values?

Do I feel whole, or do I hide parts of myself?

Where do I turn a blind eye?

What lies do I tolerate?

Where do I wait for others to act?

When do I stay silent instead of speaking up?

Who am I blaming?

And why do I put up with suffering?

It's easy to point fingers outward, but we're all connected energetically. If something in the world bothers you, it's because you're entangled with it. Fighting it won't free you; understanding it will.

Step two? Identify what you've been tolerating. Your thoughts can be your biggest obstacle. We all have paradigms, comfortable patterns that keep us in our comfort zones. But growth happens outside those zones.

For instance, if you're on a diet and sneak a chocolate bar, saying "it's okay," you're buying into your old paradigm. Recognizing this is key to change.

The good news? Once you're aware, you can set new standards. Live by them, and watch your world shift to support your new self.

Remember, "Be the change you want to see in the world." If you want to dive deeper into shifting paradigms and setting higher standards, let's chat.

Blessings and enjoy the journey!