(Letter to the Editor - Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection)

In a world teetering on the edge of chaos, many of us are seeking ways to maintain our personal power while navigating a reality that often feels overwhelming. Spiritual ascension offers a path of hope and resilience, reminding us that we are creators of our experience, not victims of circumstance. By focusing our energy and attention on what we wish to grow, while consciously starving what no longer serves us, we can build a new paradigm–both internally and collectively.

Spiritual ascension is not about escaping the world but rising above the noise to align with our highest truth. It’s a process of shedding limiting beliefs, emotional baggage, and societal conditioning, allowing us to step into a more authentic and empowered version of ourselves. In this state of ascension, we become the architects of our lives, capable of shaping our reality even amid chaos.

The key to maintaining personal power lies in intentional focus. The energy we feed grows, whether it’s fear, anger, or love. If we pour our attention into the endless stream of negativity — be it news, conflicts, or personal struggles — we unknowingly give those forces power over us. Instead, we must choose to direct our focus toward the life we wish to create. This means nurturing thoughts of love, gratitude, and abundance while cutting ties with habits, relationships, or mindsets that pull us down.

This process requires both discipline and surrender. Discipline to consciously choose where our energy flows and surrender to the natural rhythm of life, trusting that what we plant with intention will flourish in its time. Tools like meditation, journaling, and mindfulness can anchor us during this journey, keeping us rooted in our higher purpose despite external distractions.

Chaos will always exist, but we have the power to decide whether we let it control us or use it as a catalyst for transformation. By focusing on our spiritual growth and committing to the life we want to build, we can rise above the noise, holding space for a brighter future–not just for ourselves but for the collective.

Let this serve as a reminder: we are powerful beyond measure. Feed what you wish to see bloom, starve what you want to fade, and watch as you ascend to new heights of peace and possibility.

Ashley Nikole Bernard

Mineral Wells