I posted that I planned to “pray with my feet moving.” To pick a position and take action regarding it. I am a person of peace, but the actions of leadership of our country have gotten to me and I began feeling some anxiety. There is a feeling of helplessness, of vulnerability, of not knowing what to do to cope or how to effect a change. And I’m hearing the same from others and they are asking what they can do.
Here is where I am starting. I have the number of the Senate and I have a phone, and I have a voice. I have heard it truly does make a difference, but it takes numbers and I invite you to join in. I do not sign every petition, or call for just anything. My voice, and energetic vibration, is strongest when I feel strong about the situation.
Here is my second step. I have a belief that we need to be gentle with our planet. I admire the people who can organize their lives to shop and prepare food with a mason jar of trash remaining after a year. I am a bit envious of those who can ride a bike and use it as their primary mode of transportation. But I am not there yet.
But I do have a strong belief in foundational statements. If I have a belief that Kindness is important, then all else must flow forth from there. If I have a belief that God is Love, then that can be built upon. If I believe we need to be gentle with our planet and I think there is a problem with plastic bags and straws, then I need to be in integrity with myself and act accordingly. If I believe that our dependence and usage of oils is harmful by fumes or spills, then I need to act accordingly. I am not ready to give up my vehicle or in a position to buy one that runs on other than gas right now, but I can walk more, like when picking up Indigo after school. I can schedule my errands to be a efficient as possible. I can take my reusable bags to the store and use them. And that is only the beginning. If I want action, I need to be living from those deep beliefs by taking action. If we don’t, then maybe we are the ones living by “alternative facts”.
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