ummmmm...
well. wow. i was certainly not expecting these election results. yikes. i am trying to process this information, and what this may mean for the future of our country, of the world. one on hand i get it; people are tired of the state of the political system, the elites, the "other side", the unknown. and there is something appealing about a candidate who is an outsider, who may bring about a change. BUT. in my eyes, not this one. not one that can incite so much hate. one that uses hate speech against women, handicapped, and minorities of any kind like an oil or acrylic, painting the direst and most depressing picture. i was literally so numb and then my blood was boiling after the results. how could people honestly align themselves with someone so disgusting. so many things were and are still going through my head. i wanted to drown my sorrows in chocolate, but my stomach was in knots and i felt nauseated. i couldn't sleep. i didn't feel like eating this morning. i figured that a republican president would be nominated after 4 years of a democratic pres, and the first black president at that. but i wasn't expecting such a bigot, such a demagogue.
after my initial despair and disappointment, i felt like, ok it's on now. i felt like a fire had been lit under me. i felt entirely motivated to do what i can everyday to make this place better. especially for my kids, for all the kids. after a discussion with my hubby where he had to calm me down, i began reading the Bahai writings. this disintegration of the current social structures is inevitable. it's not working. humanity is evolving, growing, and although it appears we are going backwards, we are actually progressing. just like in life, when one grows out of childhood, into adolescence on its way to maturity. it is confusing, it is painful, it is awkward, it is searching for boundaries, acting in ways that seem contradictory to itself. but there is so much potential. so much energy, a mine of gems that must be unearthed, such spiritual perceptions that must be sharpened. humanity, on its journey through adolescence to maturity, will search, will grasp, will walk many different paths on its way to unity and oneness. it will fail because the answer is not in politics, is not in one person who promises to make everything all better again. "they hasten forward to Hell Fire, and mistake it for light".
but simultaneous to this disorder and crumbling, there are forces of integration working to overcome hate, dissension, injustice. and this will ultimately win. because we are all one, we come from the same Source. we are endowed with the light and image of God, our souls are inherently pure. we just need to learn and practice and act. whether or not you believe in God, are of a particular religion or not, there are more similarities that we can draw from than differences that separate us. we need to elevate our conversations. we must "let our hearts burn with loving kindness for all who may cross our path". it is imperative that we take care of each other and develop the capacity to serve one another. let's build this. let us build a community of love and compassion, of understanding and empathy. i, personally, cannot be content when others around me are suffering. don't you feel the same?
so. i have been emboldened. i have been inspired. i have read so many posts of people who want to work hard to make this a more unified country. who will not be undeterred in their mission. i feel such a connection to all of these co-workers. i will not be paralyzed by fear. i will be motivated by love. i will redouble my efforts for my kids. my goal is to do something everyday that will make a small difference. sometimes that is teaching children in the area moral and spiritual principles. sometimes that is working with junior youth to empower them and help them realize their potentialities. sometimes that is to open my home to those that want to pray with me. sometimes that means helping others with their material needs. and a lot of the times it's going to mean raising my children to love humanity for the sake of God, to serve others, to be the upholders of justice. i feel like things are going to get much worse, we will struggle and be faced with many more challenges. but humans are adaptable and persistent. we can figure this out.
so, if you are feeling hopeless and dismayed and full of grief, the question is, what are you going to do about it? what small thing can you do to make a positive difference? there are so many of us that will not tolerate and stand for the injustices and hate and darkness. let's channel this energy. let's lift each other up. let's accompany one another and when we feel in an especially dark and dreary place at times, let's pull each other through.
"...while we see much to be done, we see many ready to do it. ...in thousands of neighborhoods, fresh springs of faith and assurance are pouring forth, cheering the spirits of those touched by their reviving waters. in places, the flow is a steady stream, in some, already a river. now is not the moment for any soul to linger upon the bank--let all lend themselves to the onward surge."
after my initial despair and disappointment, i felt like, ok it's on now. i felt like a fire had been lit under me. i felt entirely motivated to do what i can everyday to make this place better. especially for my kids, for all the kids. after a discussion with my hubby where he had to calm me down, i began reading the Bahai writings. this disintegration of the current social structures is inevitable. it's not working. humanity is evolving, growing, and although it appears we are going backwards, we are actually progressing. just like in life, when one grows out of childhood, into adolescence on its way to maturity. it is confusing, it is painful, it is awkward, it is searching for boundaries, acting in ways that seem contradictory to itself. but there is so much potential. so much energy, a mine of gems that must be unearthed, such spiritual perceptions that must be sharpened. humanity, on its journey through adolescence to maturity, will search, will grasp, will walk many different paths on its way to unity and oneness. it will fail because the answer is not in politics, is not in one person who promises to make everything all better again. "they hasten forward to Hell Fire, and mistake it for light".
but simultaneous to this disorder and crumbling, there are forces of integration working to overcome hate, dissension, injustice. and this will ultimately win. because we are all one, we come from the same Source. we are endowed with the light and image of God, our souls are inherently pure. we just need to learn and practice and act. whether or not you believe in God, are of a particular religion or not, there are more similarities that we can draw from than differences that separate us. we need to elevate our conversations. we must "let our hearts burn with loving kindness for all who may cross our path". it is imperative that we take care of each other and develop the capacity to serve one another. let's build this. let us build a community of love and compassion, of understanding and empathy. i, personally, cannot be content when others around me are suffering. don't you feel the same?
so. i have been emboldened. i have been inspired. i have read so many posts of people who want to work hard to make this a more unified country. who will not be undeterred in their mission. i feel such a connection to all of these co-workers. i will not be paralyzed by fear. i will be motivated by love. i will redouble my efforts for my kids. my goal is to do something everyday that will make a small difference. sometimes that is teaching children in the area moral and spiritual principles. sometimes that is working with junior youth to empower them and help them realize their potentialities. sometimes that is to open my home to those that want to pray with me. sometimes that means helping others with their material needs. and a lot of the times it's going to mean raising my children to love humanity for the sake of God, to serve others, to be the upholders of justice. i feel like things are going to get much worse, we will struggle and be faced with many more challenges. but humans are adaptable and persistent. we can figure this out.
so, if you are feeling hopeless and dismayed and full of grief, the question is, what are you going to do about it? what small thing can you do to make a positive difference? there are so many of us that will not tolerate and stand for the injustices and hate and darkness. let's channel this energy. let's lift each other up. let's accompany one another and when we feel in an especially dark and dreary place at times, let's pull each other through.
"...while we see much to be done, we see many ready to do it. ...in thousands of neighborhoods, fresh springs of faith and assurance are pouring forth, cheering the spirits of those touched by their reviving waters. in places, the flow is a steady stream, in some, already a river. now is not the moment for any soul to linger upon the bank--let all lend themselves to the onward surge."
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