"I thought that naming the problem over and over was a form of activism."
That's really important. Not to stop us from naming problems altogether, but to spend some of that energy and attention on addressing the problems we have named.
With that in mind I'm going to do my almost daily writing of 5 get-out-the-vote letters right now to "unlikely" voters in Pennsylvania.
Bri, thank you for this reflection I really needed today.
As for me who does guilt and shame so well, I found myself apologizing for being happy or sharing a joyful experience amidst the chaos and collapse.
You said it well, that this does no good and just exhausts us- keeps us from soaking in that time of grace that we so need for the journey.
Oh Bri, we all need this wisdom right now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. <3
"I thought that naming the problem over and over was a form of activism."
That's really important. Not to stop us from naming problems altogether, but to spend some of that energy and attention on addressing the problems we have named.
With that in mind I'm going to do my almost daily writing of 5 get-out-the-vote letters right now to "unlikely" voters in Pennsylvania.
To suffer, savor.
Both/and, sharing, taking turns.
Not binary choice.
...
To simply enjoy
life’s simple, complex marvels.
No preface needed.