I’ve already shared several times how much I appreciate your work. And I’m glad you are taking time to rest and recharge. I don’t have a lot of time to help, and I’d like to do more. Any ideas would be appreciated!
Is there a good way to help with voter outreach remotely? Or postcard writing? Or maybe I could apply your messaging tips and make signs for people to use at peaceful demonstrations.
If you have bandwidth, I’d love to see more conversations here to brainstorm effective ideas for signs.
I love this post. Recently I’ve been thinking of the classic film, “Zorba the Greek.” The character is brought to life by Anthony Quinn. When Zorba faces the “whole catastrophe of life, and what sometimes feels like futility, he says “let’s dance”! That wonderful theme music picks up and he is joyful and fully alive.
Recently I’ve been meditating more frequently. Even if caught for the moment by the latest horror in the news, focusing my alertness on my breath with my eyes open and settled on a point on the carpet for 1/2 hour leaves me feeling gloriously peaceful even if I am thinking about the same news afterward.
Community sing-a-longs! An area church sponsors several of these each year, and they always make those who attend feel lighter when the night is over. Often the performers are local folk singers, and audience participation is expected. It's amazing what a stress reliever this is. As a bonus, the money raised (yes, there is a charge in this instance) is donated to a local charity. The last one was sent to the area Planned Parenthood office. Win-win!
Thanks Antonia. Take care of your black eyes and psyche. Your words are healing others. You asked what keeps us going - I make chocolate half days, do a little artwork, chair my neighborhood organization, contribute to campaigns and non profits doing good, help raise my granddaughter, heap love on my friends and family, try to keep exercising this almost 80 year old body. Lately I have been reading novels by Kristin Hannah - the first called The Women was about the lies that led us to the Vietnam War. The current one Four Winds is about the dust bowl migration to CA and the need to organize. They are awakening me to times way harder than I am experiencing. Gearing up for the future hardships. Trying to be brave and plug on. We can do it when we work together.
I’ve already shared several times how much I appreciate your work. And I’m glad you are taking time to rest and recharge. I don’t have a lot of time to help, and I’d like to do more. Any ideas would be appreciated!
Is there a good way to help with voter outreach remotely? Or postcard writing? Or maybe I could apply your messaging tips and make signs for people to use at peaceful demonstrations.
If you have bandwidth, I’d love to see more conversations here to brainstorm effective ideas for signs.
I love this post. Recently I’ve been thinking of the classic film, “Zorba the Greek.” The character is brought to life by Anthony Quinn. When Zorba faces the “whole catastrophe of life, and what sometimes feels like futility, he says “let’s dance”! That wonderful theme music picks up and he is joyful and fully alive.
Recently I’ve been meditating more frequently. Even if caught for the moment by the latest horror in the news, focusing my alertness on my breath with my eyes open and settled on a point on the carpet for 1/2 hour leaves me feeling gloriously peaceful even if I am thinking about the same news afterward.
Thank you
Community sing-a-longs! An area church sponsors several of these each year, and they always make those who attend feel lighter when the night is over. Often the performers are local folk singers, and audience participation is expected. It's amazing what a stress reliever this is. As a bonus, the money raised (yes, there is a charge in this instance) is donated to a local charity. The last one was sent to the area Planned Parenthood office. Win-win!
Thank you.
Over Christmas I realized I need to keep doing my art even though it helps nobody and doesn't make money. Just because I love it.
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Thanks Antonia. Take care of your black eyes and psyche. Your words are healing others. You asked what keeps us going - I make chocolate half days, do a little artwork, chair my neighborhood organization, contribute to campaigns and non profits doing good, help raise my granddaughter, heap love on my friends and family, try to keep exercising this almost 80 year old body. Lately I have been reading novels by Kristin Hannah - the first called The Women was about the lies that led us to the Vietnam War. The current one Four Winds is about the dust bowl migration to CA and the need to organize. They are awakening me to times way harder than I am experiencing. Gearing up for the future hardships. Trying to be brave and plug on. We can do it when we work together.
Hi Nancy! It's wonderful to hear from you! 💙
Zumba. Dancing with others in the morning. Good music and good movement. It keeps me sane. (Sort of).