Equilibration ~ the achievement of a balance between opposing elements or forces.

I was introduced to this term, “Equilibration”, a little less than a year ago.  I began co-creating with John Castagnini, founder of the “Thank God I” book series in telling a story of events in my life.  I wrote a series of paragraphs describing the sexual molestation, denial from family and law authorities, and the emotional roller coaster I felt for the larger part of my life. Through this physical story, several interviews and speaking engagements, I started to understand the essence of Equilibration. . . more on this in a moment.

This morning, after finishing my daily workout, I sat in the lobby of Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center eating breakfast.  In front of me, on the black, glossy table, laid the USA Today Newspaper. One of the main articles read, “No Closure for Columbine – Decade Later, Colorado tragedy still charges emotions.”  This caught my attention and proceeded to read this amazing article.

In the story, it depicted blow-by-blow of the shootings, the emotions, the families affected, and the history of the loopholes for gun control laws. There are even pictures of the teenagers who were the catalyst in carrying out this event; and here we are 10 years later looking back.

Disclaimer ~ Before I go further in to my article, I am in no way condoning behaviour that harms another.

For so long, I remember this story affecting everyone in high schools, schools, family, large communities, small communities, TV shows and movies. We have seen and read all of the “perceived” evil and wrong-doing – but here is where the Essence of Equilibration is so beautiful.

Through this event:

1. National, and perhaps even global, awareness was raised towards the emotional strain teenagers feel on a day-to-day basis.

2.  One of the shot teenagers motivated herself to learn how to walk again in less than six months. She crossed the stage to receive her diploma, in a time when many thought she may not recover. She is now a social worker assisting others through their perceived tragedies. She can truly empathize with those she touches.

3. One of the victim’s fathers, fought for a change in law for gun control so that teenagers would have less of an opportunity to buy their own guns.

4. Many of the students went on to publicly speak about their experiences so that others would be motivated and inspired.

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5. One of the students, later in life, wrote a screenplay, which has been produced, and will be shown later this April.

Equilibration is a process that balances out what we perceive as “negative” and as “positive” so that there is a state of inspiration and balance. Do you see that through a “tragic” event, so much good came out of it?

In my own story, “Thank God I … was Sexually Molested.” , I am truly embracing the Essence of Equilibration. I am not a victim of my circumstances, and I am inspired to share with you my perspective of how I am grateful for a series of events and gratitude that brought me to equilibration.  Would you like to know more? Write me at alisonanail@hotmail.com and I will enjoy sharing with you.

Living Vivaciously,
Alison Nail, alisonanail@hotmail.com
Spiritual Catalyst and Life Coach
Harmony In Healing
(www.harmonyinhealing.com)