On steep election learning curves, tilting toward the promise of a stronger coalition, and a second live gathering over Zoom this month, because I love you.
Tyler Merritt's response defined it this way and it helped me zero in on what I've been feeling..."The results weren't surprising, but they were unexpected." Emotionally I'm swinging between flinging my middle finger at the sky, grieving with the earth, and then, resetting with the thought that no one deserves the harm that's coming, no matter who they voted for. The planet and all life deserve care and the environment to thrive. My focus will be on intently holding that philosophy while participating in this change wave where I can.... in between rage-grief cycles of course.
Amber thank you for this post, I also did see the posts by AOC and found it humbling and that it is true as much as it is challenging, to try to get a true sense of what people are thinking for we cannot move forward with division, and I have tried to stay away from any news that appears more like "sports commentary" than really helping us all understand the potential changes in policy before us.
I also just posted on my Substack today my reflection process going from anger, fear to a more calm space for grounding. I appreciate the community here and in other spaces on Substack that really take the time to process and inform.
Thanks so much for your writing and outlook on this election. It gives me hope that many writers and artists and people I admire are not leaning into hate, but rather, curiosity and connection. I live by the mantra of ‘what is it that I can do that is right in front of me,’ and that helps bring things into focus. Baby steps are sustainable. Right now I am looking at those around me and thinking about how I can build lasting community, my through line being food because I am a cook and love bringing people together. The simple things can be superpowers too. Also, let’s not forget to focus on one day at a time. Tomorrow there may be new ideas germinating.
Drinking less. I don’t want to numb myself. Taking a more active role with Democrat leadership here in FL. I don’t have time for this- we’re still fixing our house & replacing stuff from Hurricane Ian, plus Helene & Milton. Democracy demands we multitask, so I’ll multitask.
Thanks for doing what you do. You’re an important voice.
I'm a long-form writer, and I've blogged a lot over the past several years. What's changed for me in the past week is my drive to provide short, actionable info. I'll still write long thinkpieces, but now I have a micro-vehicle too. When I feel it's important for people to do something, I just want to say "please do this one thing" without embedding it in an essay. We don't have enough time.
You picked the Sunday the Saints are off, you know me too well. I am going to be in Taiwan, but I will do my best to make it.
Tyler Merritt's response defined it this way and it helped me zero in on what I've been feeling..."The results weren't surprising, but they were unexpected." Emotionally I'm swinging between flinging my middle finger at the sky, grieving with the earth, and then, resetting with the thought that no one deserves the harm that's coming, no matter who they voted for. The planet and all life deserve care and the environment to thrive. My focus will be on intently holding that philosophy while participating in this change wave where I can.... in between rage-grief cycles of course.
Amber thank you for this post, I also did see the posts by AOC and found it humbling and that it is true as much as it is challenging, to try to get a true sense of what people are thinking for we cannot move forward with division, and I have tried to stay away from any news that appears more like "sports commentary" than really helping us all understand the potential changes in policy before us.
I also just posted on my Substack today my reflection process going from anger, fear to a more calm space for grounding. I appreciate the community here and in other spaces on Substack that really take the time to process and inform.
Thanks so much for your writing and outlook on this election. It gives me hope that many writers and artists and people I admire are not leaning into hate, but rather, curiosity and connection. I live by the mantra of ‘what is it that I can do that is right in front of me,’ and that helps bring things into focus. Baby steps are sustainable. Right now I am looking at those around me and thinking about how I can build lasting community, my through line being food because I am a cook and love bringing people together. The simple things can be superpowers too. Also, let’s not forget to focus on one day at a time. Tomorrow there may be new ideas germinating.
Drinking less. I don’t want to numb myself. Taking a more active role with Democrat leadership here in FL. I don’t have time for this- we’re still fixing our house & replacing stuff from Hurricane Ian, plus Helene & Milton. Democracy demands we multitask, so I’ll multitask.
Thanks for doing what you do. You’re an important voice.
I'm a long-form writer, and I've blogged a lot over the past several years. What's changed for me in the past week is my drive to provide short, actionable info. I'll still write long thinkpieces, but now I have a micro-vehicle too. When I feel it's important for people to do something, I just want to say "please do this one thing" without embedding it in an essay. We don't have enough time.