Many are stunned and fearful of what may come next after our election. Now more than ever, please take care of yourselves and each other. All your feelings are legitimate! Make plans for your safety. Maybe stock up on contraception (if not for you, than for friends.) If you want to drop a line, I’m here.
As always: feel your feelings, then decide what to do.
If you want to get married before January 20, 2025, I perform weddings.
Be selective about what you put in your mind. It matters to your overall health and wellbeing. I’m not saying you should ignore what’s happening around you; but doomscrolling never helped anyone. If you want to read, read things that might be helpful. Plant good seeds.
Things to look at instead of the news:
The Marginalian https://www.themarginalian.org/
Reasons to be Cheerful https://reasonstobecheerful.world/
It Gets Better https://itgetsbetter.org/brands-2024-lgbtq-youth/
The following poem is such good advice, now and always.
Lean into community
Seek out love
Applaud the good you see
Keep paying attention
Talk to your neighbors
Dance to the music and embrace art
Look for love and small joys
Take breaks and relish in nourishing your body
Donate what you can
Linger at the dinner table with friends
Check in on your people
Let yourself grieve
Love one another deeply as you can
The storm is upon us and we must hold on
don’t give up, we’re here together.