If you want to do violence in this world, you will always find the weapons. If you want to heal, you will always find the balm.
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Tag Archives: Personal
Being A Better Ally
In the aftermath of the 2024 election it is going to be important for allies and supporters of marginalized people. I am a cis gendered white male and I want to know how to be a better ally to the groups that are under threat and persecution especially women and LGBTQIA+ people. I will try my best to do good stuff but I do know I will make mistakes. Guidance is helpful here. What can I do to be of help.
Escape From Reality
Reality is reality. However, we need to escape from reality to get through life. Whatever helps you escape, do what makes your weird little heart happy. Also, don’t stress out over stupid things. I have a gut feeling that in the years ahead we will all need to do things to help us emotionally get by. Seek joy and engage in the nerdiest and fun stuff you can. Be who you need to be in the moment. Be good to you and to others. Get your head out of this world. Return to it when you are ready.
I am here if you need someone to listen to what’s going on in your heart and head. Love and peace.
Just Checking In…
Hey everyone, how are you doing today? It’s been one hell of a week. Friday and the weekend are in sight. Remember self care is good care at the moment.
Pro Tip – Taking A Political Podcast Break
Today, I went through my YouTube and Podcast feeds and unsubscribed from all the political influencers I was following. In the wake of the election results here in the United States, I felt like I needed a break from it all. Now is the time to cleanse the palate, brain, and heart of it all. Most times I would say don’t bury your head in the sand but this is an exception. Sometime someday I will return to them but staying fixated on it all isn’t mentally healthy. Just a word of advice to all of you considering doing the same.
What The Hell Happened? America Got It Wrong
I will not sugarcoat my disappointment and sadness over the election results. In my mind, the worst possible outcome was the reality. America got it wrong. Very wrong. Donald Trump is a criminal who deserves jail instead of The White House. I still believe in democracy. But still.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz were the most qualified duo in this race. How could America not see that?
I am not worried about myself. Being a white male has its own privileges in a lot of ways that I am very saddened about. My concern is for those who will be further marginalized and under threat because of a MAGA legislative, judicial, and executive branch that will make life hard for a lot of people, especially the LGBTQ and immigrant communities. If you see how people live in places like Iran and Afghanistan then you will see where we might be going.
My question is: Is the cost of a carton of eggs or a gallon of milk worth selling to the soul of a nation? I can only think about Ukraine and other international obligations we have that will fall by the wayside. Billionaires will get tax cuts, tariffs will be levied on foreign goods and the deficit will skyrocket. Not to mention the most important things like the Affordable Care Act and other protections will be repealed. Even those who voted for Trump and have “Obamacare” will lose it.
It’s a very sad day. In another post, I will share some tips on how to decompress and focus on self-care in these times. May God be with us in these days ahead. America has much soul-searching to do.
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