Thursday, February 2, 2017

Quiet

With all that has happened and is happening in the United States and around the world, to say that it is worrisome is an understatement.  I really do not like to get political online or on social media, as I do not like to invite confrontation and I'd rather respectfully discuss issues in person.

Since November, it has been difficult to wrap my brain around the election results.  It was sad to see Obama's last days in office as President.  On the day of the inauguration, I felt worse than the day after election day.  This past week and a half has been an overload on the senses with so many quick and drastic actions being taken.  It is very upsetting.

I worry about so many things that it feels difficult to know where to focus one's efforts and voice.  Healthcare, education, the environment, conservation, clean energy, immigration, libraries, public radio, human rights, free speech, they are all important.  And I'm sure there are other areas that I am forgetting because it is all so much.  It feels like the rule book is being thrown out and everything is rapidly devolving.

I'm trying to keep informed, but it can be overwhelming.  It is all very upsetting and I am worried.

However, I am glad that I am not the only one.  Someone shared this post.  A reminder of self-care is important.  Take action, and take steps to protect yourself.  It is likely going to be a marathon, not a sprint, to get through these next four years.  And on the state and local level, my eyes are opened wide.


6 comments:

  1. I'm with you. It is totally overwhelming, and upsetting, and worrisome what's happening, and how quickly it's all happening. I love that post you linked to, I'm trying to figure out how to stay informed and not feel disheartened every time I learn something new, but if I don't find out what new thing is happening, how I can I fight it in my own small way? I am tired already and it is only the very beginning, but it will be important to keep that energy going to fight for what's important.

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    1. It is a tricky balance between remaining informed and not letting the flood of news take an unhealthy emotional toll. When scanning through the different social media and pursuing the internet, I am trying to be discerning when selecting what to continue to read. I'm almost not really reading the headlines, but consider the source first. I have a short list of news outlets that I am trying to stay within my news consumption. I'm trying to keep it to the ones that are reputable and do not lean too heavily to extremes.

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  2. I'm not even living in the US, and I've also been feeling really worried about all that has been going on over there! It is definitely a scary time at the moment with all the rising racism everywhere. Plus it sounds like health care, climate change and women's rights are all going to go backwards with Trump in office!

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    1. Thank you for your understanding. It is all a lot to take in and continues to be concerning. Thank you for stopping by my blog.

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  3. I'm from England originally and Brexit devastated me. Now I'm reading all the reports of couples being split up and asked to leave because they don't meet the salary requirements and the new regulations - I'm ashamed to be British. What with Trump as president in the U.S, and all that going on, it feels like we are living in a dystopian science-fiction film - these are strange times indeed. I can only imagine what it feels like to be a decent, liberal U.S citizen right now - it must be horrifying.
    There's a fascist element to everything at the moment and it's very upsetting.
    I will read the post you've linked to now.
    Take care :)

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    1. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and understanding. It does feel like we are living on the edge of something bigger happening. It is hard to grasp with so many moving parts.

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