First Post-Election Thoughts, 11/9/16

Having lived in middle America I am amazed at how many of us are surprised at the election outcome; I am also surprised at the depth of the natural human experience of defensiveness that propels so many of us to think that we are more caring, more enlightened, and that everything is reduced to good and bad. Yes, this is serious but do not give in to fear and anxiety, it will lead us astray.

In these times I am hoping that we will all become more localized. With the likelihood of many folks becoming more marginalized, that we will reach further and more concretely to disenfranchised people in our own neighborhoods. That we will take more action and expect less from government, that we will be a little more self responsible, more aware of our own hidden acts of prejudice and hatred, and more willing to put them aside and build community and to stand up for people.

Let us not focus on our fears. Be calm, hold Light and live it in your sphere. Maybe that is a good that can come from this all...