It may seem that the world is getting more and more divided. Though Higher Self is quick to point out that we are actually being given more and more opportunities to see where we are similar.

It’s a rare thing these days to see a public figure take a stand with grace and poise.

But this past week, we witnessed New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez do just that in response to a verbal attack by Florida Rep. Ted Yoho where he called her “disgusting” and a “fucking bitch” on the steps of our nation’s Capitol.

What AOC did is nothing short of energetic alchemy. She took the rough materials that were thrown at her and weaved them into gold threads of wisdom that enabled transformation and growth.

When you can create unity from division, you are fully embodying Higher Self.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

2:15  The surprising reason AOC couldn’t let Rep. Yoho’s behavior go

2:48  The danger of acknowledging behavior without acknowledging the implications

3:11  The real beauty of AOC’s response

4:48  The hypocrisy and permission of Rep. Yoho’s actions

6:20  The Higher Self’s role in AOC’s response

7:30  The human’s role in Rep. Yoho’s actions

10:30  How AOC’s response beautifully models accountability

12:15  How you can make an impact even if you don’t have a huge platform like AOC

13:20  The Higher Self’s tool to help you find perspective

14:50  The power in the wake of the storm

16:00  What Higher Self is always connected to

16:30  The power your suffering holds and why you should be grateful for it

The exchange between Rep. Yoho and AOC is a great illustration of human vs. Higher Self. With so many lashing out from the human side these days, we would all do well to see how the Higher Self can help us live with even a fraction of the grace and poise shown by AOC.

If you want to check out the Youtube video of her speech that I refer to in the podcast, here it is.