I know that last week was rough and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t wounded over the results of the election, but I won’t let it damage the peace that I have created in my space. There are lots of opinions floating around on how people should deal with the aftermath. Some simply want to sever relations with those who voted differently. Some want to continue to push their own agendas in the hope that it will change minds. Many are still processing. We all have various ways of dealing. For me, I stay rooted in the present.
I am powerless over people, places, and things. There are many people that I love that voted differently than me and I have to acknowledge that they have the right to think differently than me. We can’t say our love is unconditionally if we put conditions on it. We can’t say that we value humanity if we dismiss the views of others. I am not saying to compromise yourself, but my philosophy is that religions and politics have no room at the dinner table. The holidays are going to be difficult for some. For me, I need to separate the person from the vote. The world right now is confusing. If we want peace and love, then we have to lead by example.
You all know I am not a fan of humans, but I can’t avoid them. What I do to secure my serenity is I don’t watch the news. I unfollow and restrict a lot of my “friends” on social media because while they might not agree with me, I don’t condone being attacked for my own thoughts. I meditate and pray every day. I focus on the present because that is all I have. I don’t have a crystal ball, but I do know that from my corner of the world, I can use my energy in a positive way instead of sinking into a vat of despair.
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