I am 76 years old and. Life has taught me so much. I know how to lose a marriage. I know how to lose a child. I know how to lose a career. I don't know how to lose a country. Frankly, I don't know what to do with myself. Like you, I am shutting off all knowledge of what is going forth. I know what is happening and who is doing what. I don't need to be "informed." I need to live one hour at a time, one simple pleasure at a time, one lovingkindness at a time. And I need to remember what my life has taught me as well--this, too, shall pass.
To my friend Beth, we feel your pain as so eloquently written. Thanks for sharing. It suggests we all step back and regroup. There will soon be a time when we again gather the strength and courage to better understand what this is all about so we can take the steps needed to fix it.
Beth I departed Twitter some time ago, but always enjoyed your post, insight and our occasional interaction. I felt to my core everything you shared and more. For me, after serving this nation for over 40 years (20 in uniform & 20+ as a government civilian) reality has engulfed me. I recently posted as a pain reliever “ Thank you, America, for removing the last remnants of illusion from my perspective!” With my personal thoughts I shared a MEME I stumbled upon “ Evangelicals said,
"Give us Barabbas!". To see with a truer clarity I tell myself is worth the numbness & hurtful disappointment I’ve felt since Wed morning.
Thank you, always, for your vulnerability and truth-telling. You are so good at giving language to the hardest to name, including the feeling of nothingness. I appreciate the reminder to take time, too. So necessary.
Thank you for sharing so eloquently. I think I am blunting, have been for much of the campaign. I cannot yet face the prospect of four more years of the daily insanity from the first term. Let's keep our community close and help each other find strength for the days ahead.
I have always felt that I am responsible for those in "my corner," which also includes issues and so I would like to say to Beth Shelburne who I also consider as belonging to my corner, take care of yourself and you know how best to do that!
Your wise words describe exactly how I feel, although this numbness began in me in 2019. Wednesday morning, however, it was impossible to ignore and press onward. My personal meditations tell me that this had to happen as some kind of catalyst that will be used by our Creator for good sometime in our future. Ms. Allen's wisdom is definitely correct, that we must focus on one moment at a time, one day at a time, but mostly, one prayer at a time. After all, we know WHO is really in charge, even if His incarnation's teachings have been ignored by the majority of the country in which we live. This is a very hard pill to swallow, but to love you, sweet wordsmiths, will get us through this nightmare; I am certain.
Fantastic writing. You articulated my state perfectly. I’m new to your writing but if this is what you can produce in the state you’re in, I am looking forward to what you will do when you come back online! Thank you for giving me comfort and hope!
I am 76 years old and. Life has taught me so much. I know how to lose a marriage. I know how to lose a child. I know how to lose a career. I don't know how to lose a country. Frankly, I don't know what to do with myself. Like you, I am shutting off all knowledge of what is going forth. I know what is happening and who is doing what. I don't need to be "informed." I need to live one hour at a time, one simple pleasure at a time, one lovingkindness at a time. And I need to remember what my life has taught me as well--this, too, shall pass.
Thank you for this Kate!
To my friend Beth, we feel your pain as so eloquently written. Thanks for sharing. It suggests we all step back and regroup. There will soon be a time when we again gather the strength and courage to better understand what this is all about so we can take the steps needed to fix it.
Beth I departed Twitter some time ago, but always enjoyed your post, insight and our occasional interaction. I felt to my core everything you shared and more. For me, after serving this nation for over 40 years (20 in uniform & 20+ as a government civilian) reality has engulfed me. I recently posted as a pain reliever “ Thank you, America, for removing the last remnants of illusion from my perspective!” With my personal thoughts I shared a MEME I stumbled upon “ Evangelicals said,
"Give us Barabbas!". To see with a truer clarity I tell myself is worth the numbness & hurtful disappointment I’ve felt since Wed morning.
Thank you, Keith! For your service and for sharing.
Thank you! You are welcome & take care!
Thank you, always, for your vulnerability and truth-telling. You are so good at giving language to the hardest to name, including the feeling of nothingness. I appreciate the reminder to take time, too. So necessary.
Thank you for sharing so eloquently. I think I am blunting, have been for much of the campaign. I cannot yet face the prospect of four more years of the daily insanity from the first term. Let's keep our community close and help each other find strength for the days ahead.
Dear Beth, You work so hard for so many. Taking a step back with Mary Oliver sounds just right. ❤️
I have always felt that I am responsible for those in "my corner," which also includes issues and so I would like to say to Beth Shelburne who I also consider as belonging to my corner, take care of yourself and you know how best to do that!
Your wise words describe exactly how I feel, although this numbness began in me in 2019. Wednesday morning, however, it was impossible to ignore and press onward. My personal meditations tell me that this had to happen as some kind of catalyst that will be used by our Creator for good sometime in our future. Ms. Allen's wisdom is definitely correct, that we must focus on one moment at a time, one day at a time, but mostly, one prayer at a time. After all, we know WHO is really in charge, even if His incarnation's teachings have been ignored by the majority of the country in which we live. This is a very hard pill to swallow, but to love you, sweet wordsmiths, will get us through this nightmare; I am certain.
Fantastic writing. You articulated my state perfectly. I’m new to your writing but if this is what you can produce in the state you’re in, I am looking forward to what you will do when you come back online! Thank you for giving me comfort and hope!
Thank you so much, Grace! Sending light to you.
Thank you for the words when I am at such a loss.
Such a loss to explain this insanity, a loss of love for humanity, a loss of belief in this country.
Thank you.
Every word 💔
That was beautiful. I've been doing the same.