Lost, Disconnected, Stressed...Catastrophizing anyone?

Pivoting Through It All

What keeps circling in my mind these days is the constant pivoting—this sense that life is really a dance of adjusting, stretching, surrendering, and rising again. Unity teaches that life is progressive, that our consciousness evolves step-by-step even when it feels like chaos. Somehow, in the middle of every pivot, something within us is being strengthened.

I’ve always longed for community—a circle of like-minded souls anchored in shared values, compassion, curiosity, and the belief that none of us climbs the mountain alone. People who understand that spiritual growth is not a solo expedition but a shared ascent, where we lift one another simply by showing up fully as ourselves.

Lovely Bombs & Inner Guidance

Life, of course, keeps dropping its “lovely bombs”—unexpected events, disruptions, moments that shake loose what we thought we knew. Sometimes I dodge them gracefully. Sometimes I barely make it through the impact. But in those moments, I always fall back on faith—the quiet knowing inside that Unity calls the still, small voice. It’s instinct, intuition, inner guidance… the Christ Light guiding my next step even when my outer vision is blurred.

The Post-Pandemic Landscape

Since the pandemic, my catastrophizing edges have grown sharper. I’m more aware of my fragility, my humanity. And if it weren’t for Milo—my ESA cat, my daily reminder of gentleness and presence—I don’t know if I’d navigate it all as steadily. He reminds me that being alive each day is a miracle, even on the days when my mind spins.

Yet, living in a city overflowing with bars, clubs, and constant stimulation—especially for queer men—hasn’t automatically built the community I keep yearning for. Social media paints these glossy images of togetherness, curated “commUnity” moments that rarely translate to real vulnerability, honest conversation, or spiritually grounded connection. I’m still searching for spaces where openness doesn’t turn into a therapy circle, and where joy doesn’t require pretending everything is fine.

Often, I feel lost in a sea of faceless profiles and apps—places where the first instinct isn’t curiosity, but a quiet desperation for belonging.

My question to you is this:

How do you reconnect with your gut—with that sacred internal compass—when life feels overwhelming?

And where have you found spaces that blend social interaction with real connection—places where shared humanity, common values, and mutual uplift can grow into something healthier and meaningful?

I’d love to hear about the places, practices, or people that are helping you build the community your soul deserves moment to moment.