Yes, I don't disagree with what you describe. I've been around awhile, and I've had too many lessons in feeling hopeless. The worst. So, I don't allow myself to be there for long. Specifically, with respect to Trump, I can now recognize when I find myself searching for The News Story That Tells Me That He Is Going Down. That happened for…
Yes, I don't disagree with what you describe. I've been around awhile, and I've had too many lessons in feeling hopeless. The worst. So, I don't allow myself to be there for long. Specifically, with respect to Trump, I can now recognize when I find myself searching for The News Story That Tells Me That He Is Going Down. That happened for me about 2 weeks ago, and I know that I have to stay away from the news for a time, usually half a day, and tone it down for a few days. Other than that, time with friends, a walk, reading, a gratitude practice, calling my reps, therapy when I need it, etc. I know the stories of the Civil Rights Era and WWll. Both hugely inspiring. Someone gave me a book of Churchill's speeches, and during the war they were all about never giving up. The PBS series on the Civil Rights Era was called "Eyes on the Prize." I'm looking now at some of the Soviet dissidents.
I firmly believe that taking care of ourselves is the first priority, because we do not know how long this will take. I am so grateful for The Bulwark and for the comment sections.
Yes, I don't disagree with what you describe. I've been around awhile, and I've had too many lessons in feeling hopeless. The worst. So, I don't allow myself to be there for long. Specifically, with respect to Trump, I can now recognize when I find myself searching for The News Story That Tells Me That He Is Going Down. That happened for me about 2 weeks ago, and I know that I have to stay away from the news for a time, usually half a day, and tone it down for a few days. Other than that, time with friends, a walk, reading, a gratitude practice, calling my reps, therapy when I need it, etc. I know the stories of the Civil Rights Era and WWll. Both hugely inspiring. Someone gave me a book of Churchill's speeches, and during the war they were all about never giving up. The PBS series on the Civil Rights Era was called "Eyes on the Prize." I'm looking now at some of the Soviet dissidents.
I firmly believe that taking care of ourselves is the first priority, because we do not know how long this will take. I am so grateful for The Bulwark and for the comment sections.
Thanks, Anonymous.