In Case of Emergency, Break Glass
“In case of emergency, break glass” refers to an action or and item designed when a critical situation occurs. A circumstance where normal actions are blocked. It is a way to access an elevated level or increase help, even if temporary. It brings resolve to the issue with swift action since the standard action is unavailable or not enough to ensure resolution.
I have been hearing this statement in my head over the past few days. (In case of emergency, break glass) Do you have an alternative backup action plan located behind the broken glass? When your normal thought patterns or actions no longer work, what do you do? We all have the proverbial glass ceiling. The invisible barrier that prevents us from rising to a higher level. Referred to as glass due to the fact that it is often unseen or difficult to recognize. But it is very much there, as it blocks us from rising higher. It calls for a systematic, methodical change to find the root cause. How does this glass ceiling appear? What if I said it may be of our own doing? The limitations we place on ourselves, spirit over mind and body, mind and body over spirit? Where is the disconnect to the mind, body, spirit connection?
Normally, the glass ceiling metaphor refers to business opportunities. But if I can indulge you to think deeper, let’s agree that it is also in conjunction to a spiritual path. The path that is unknown, unseen but we know it is calling us. Striving for balance and clarity isn’t always “transparent”. In reality, we sometimes create our own glass ceiling due to lack of balance, clarity, knowledge, confidence and faith! — In case of emergency, break glass — Examine your day-to-day habits. Are they helping or hindering? Do they bring clarity or brain fog? Imagine if you will, or if you can, how your energy should feel. What is the ultimate understanding of your personal spiritual growth? Are you on the path or have you wondered off? If so, think about the adjustments that you would like to start incorporating into your day.
I’m going to use myself as an example. The past few weeks have been challenging and frustrating. Allowing my attention to wonder off and think, do I really know what my plan is? I suddenly realized that from July 18-August 11, Mercy is in retrograde. When it is in retrograde, it often affects communication breakdowns, delays, unexpected challenges. BINGO…Project delay — check, communication breakdown, check. Areas of which I am collaborating with others bringing unexpected challenges, check. Retrogrades usually do not affect my energy however, there are just too many things blowing up that I realized it is my glass ceiling right now. A signal to me that it is time to reflect….”In case of emergency, break glass.” Let’s unpack this. First off, I’m a Leo and retrograde is in Leo. This pushes me to consciously slow down, major decisions need thought before moving forward, proceeding with deliberate actions by reflecting on past projects. I’m not always great at exercising patience with a slower thought process, but this is what I need to remind myself to do. Here is where it all spiraled out of control. I’ve lost track of my own self awareness to think more mindfully on how I communicate my feelings and ideas. To which I answer, “Ewe”.
Here’s the why. This is the time when I need to remember that the planet slows down, creating what seems to be havoc for my human side. Bringing into my awareness that this is only temporary. In this, I have failed miserably at protecting my energy. My glass ceiling felt like it was closing in tighter and tighter. To the point of my guides telling me, “In case of emergency, break glass.” It was popping in my head but I had not made the connection, my thought was this is what I will talk about on Tuesday. I placed my conscious energy in a box and placed it on a shelf. My energy went swirling out of control.
Time to revisit the past lessons. The fact is that I have a habit of participating in too many projects. I need to slow down, remind myself of how far I’ve come to put things into perspective. Revisiting the past means going back to where I felt originally called. My vision was and still is to help heal the world one person at a time. All the time I spent on projects, took time away from being of service.
A few days ago I was talking to my husband about all the minutiae circling in my head, like a vulture to prey. He, in his infinite wisdom, reminded me that I have an addictive personality and because of this glorious trait, I trade one addiction for another. I’m sure you have heard the saying that one drink is too many and 10 drinks aren’t enough. That is the mind of addiction. My “projects” are my new addiction. Hearing that shut me up and made me stop and think. I forgot the 12th step “having had a spiritual awaken as a result of these steps.” Which then took me into another thought, the 12th steps of spiritual awaking. “it is not an end point but rather a continuation of the spiritual journal. Personal and spiritual development is ongoing and helping others to continue to grow.” I had allowed the world of business to swallow me whole. Guess what I haven’t done in over a week? My nightly habit. Reading at least two chapters of a book until it is completed. I’ve neglected my mantras, gratitude list and journaling. No wonder my growth was placed on hold, it is because I paused it. ….Time to go back to the beginning and reflect.
The 12 steps of spiritual awakening are: Step one, the awakening. Step two, seeking. Step three, questioning. Step four, self discovery. Step five, healing. Step six, integration. Step seven, service to others. Step eight, expanded consciousness. Step nine, intuition and guidance. Step ten, manifestation. Step eleven, unity consciousness and step twelve, mastery and service.
This retrograde literally took me back to step 4, self discovery. I neglected to serve my energy to look inward instead of outward. And while acknowledging this it called for a time of healing. I was easily agitated. I didn’t really want to engage in certain conversations. And then after looking inward, begin healing. This is when step 6 shows up. Integration to be of better service to others. (step 7) This retrogrades glass ceiling is my call to “in case of emergency, break glass”. It is all about emerging to expand consciousness (8), unity consciousness (11) and mastery and service (12). I needed a reminder to expand my energetic being by remembering the why. Because the why, is to share it with you. I was so busy being busy I allowed the ceiling to close in on me. It not only closed in but it placed my “spiritual consciousness” in a box and on a shelf.
The world is fast paced and ever changing, some good and some bad. This is why spiritual growth is so important. When the world is pushing you, push back and break the glass. This is an emergency. It has pushed me to look beyond the human surface level, to embrace resilience, compassion and a clear understanding to be better engaged in order to pave the way for others.
So, my friends, if you’ve had some challenges lately, you are not alone. Push the pause button, take a breath, look inward and around, reflect and when you are ready reset. Go to step eight and expand your conscious, your way of thinking and the vibrational energy around you. If this step isn’t right for you; start from the beginning. Revisit your awakening, seek a better understanding question everything in order to find the answers of self discovery. There is no time limit on any of these steps. But isn’t it time to break the glass? Your energy and your spiritual well being depend on it.
In case of emergency, break glass, remove the glass ceiling because you deserve to live the life you love and love the life you live.
Blessings
Stacey
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