Choose Your Vibration

Imagine this: You’re stuck in an elevator in a century-old building,

Wedged among 15 people, the air thick and stifling.

That was my reality yesterday, with sweat trickling down my neck.

As we waited for help, one thing became abundantly clear:

Panic was not an option.

In moments like these, our instinct is to take decisive action.

But here’s what I've learned:

True leadership is more than just action. It’s about being fully present in the moment, mindful of the energy we project.

We each have our personal vibration.

It changes based on our thoughts, feelings, and actions. We can let our vibration match the chaotic frequencies of the world, or we can consciously choose how we want to feel.

Research from the HeartMath Institute confirms this.

Our hearts are not just organs; they are powerful transmitters, emitting electromagnetic signals that extend up to 4 feet from our bodies. This means that every emotion we feel can be felt by others around us.

As the “middle sardine,” packed in the center, I faced a powerful choice:

Choose calm or choose anxiety. Because our bodies resonate like tuning forks, I knew whatever I felt, others would feel around me. The stronger and more coherent my vibration, the more it would naturally resonate with others.

As another bead of sweat dripped down my neck, I closed my eyes and breathed.

You see, every change in our physiological state influences our mental and emotional state, and vice versa. Even though I couldn’t physically move, I could use my breath to calm my body.

Almost immediately, I felt the group relax.

Within moments, womeone cracked a joke, another sang a tune. The man behind me commented, “I appreciate how everyone is staying so calm.”

Why does this matter?

We live in a world of seemingly increasing conflict and tension. It’s easy to feel helpless. But we underestimate our ability to influence the tone of our collective energy. Our ability to remain centered and radiate a positive, coherent field is our most powerful tool.

Here's an example:

A 2016 study found that when 1% of a city's population practiced Transcendental Meditation (TM), the city's crime rate decreased the following year and continued to decrease over the next years.

Imagine what’s possible when more of us actively choose calm.

So, the next time life throws you into a tight space, remember you always have a choice.

The energy you project can have a significant effect on both yourself and those around you.