Today I am thankful that the political ads are going to be gone for a while!
I am thankful that dogs are not political. I have rewarded mine with a fresh new beef center bone to chew on while I write this.
This morning, as I circled the block on "mommy's end of the leash" we watched people getting into their cars and driving off to their jobs. The world has not ended, whether the election went my way or not (some did and some did not...)
There will be some mourning on the part of people who were emotionally vested in this election, and then there will be survival. If we are praying folk, we will still pray. If we are volunteers, we will still volunteer. If we are compassionate people, we will still be compassionate people.
I for one, choose not to hate anyone. It's one of the reasons I liked the yard sign that said "Dogs 2024". I may truly hate/detest some of the words and actions that people take. But I don't hate the people. I may truly hate the expression of hatred in political speech that leads some people to violence "on behalf of" what they believe is a righteous cause. But I still do not hate the people. I hate the actions.
Remember this as we move forward... be kind to those who may be fearful.
Life is still good, even when it changes and becomes darker. We live through grief. Use your disappointment as motivation to do better, to not return hate with hate. Choose to heal one another. Find a plan B. Survive, and thrive, even in its face.
Spark on!
p.s. YOU are loved!
Couldn’t agree more. Glad for no more political ads and that dogs are apolitical. PHEW. THOSE are 2 blessings of the day, for sure.
ReplyDeleteOHhhhhh and Ember looks like she’s definitely enjoying that beef bone and is saying . . . do NOT take this away! LOL with that paw over it.
Yes, no matter what, we have survived today. Prayers it continues that way!
Hating someone doesn’t help, nor does it change whatever the characteristics of that person are. So, wasted emotions, and damaging to US.
For sure, expressions of hatred in political speeches, leading to violent behavior has been around always. Kindness is the only antidote!
Thank you for your calming words. Definitely have to be kinds, not reciprocate hatred, and work to heal ourselves and others.
Hugs and blessings
Barb
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It was a good day for a reset, and it was very refreshing to have a classic concession speech, not an insurrection! Kamala has class, like most candidates have had over the course of history.
DeleteToday I am grateful for the modicum of civility that I possess.
ReplyDeletePeace out!! ✌🏼✌🏼
Civility covers the multitude... no, wait, that's charity... but civility keeps our communities functioning, for sure!
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