Nov 23, 2020
Most of us can agree that 2020 has been a very difficult year. I am
finally feeling some positive energy within reach, thanks to the
election win of Biden/Harris. Where were you when you learned that
Biden/Harris had finally been declared President and Vice-President
of the United States? What feelings surfaced for you? I bet you
have a story to tell.
So many stories have been shared formally and informally of where
people were and how they found out the joyous news. The
Biden/Harris win ignited tremendous joy throughout the country and
around the world. Countless celebrations erupted from big cities to
small towns, infused with an outpouring of spirited, enthusiastic
banner-waving, singing, dancing, live musicians, DJs and
solidarity. Saturday November 7th, 2020 provided a day of release,
relief, hope and joy!
Even with that day of joy and celebration, I know there is a
tremendous amount of work before us, individually and collectively.
I pray that the Biden administration follows through on advocating
for equal justice, prison reform, justice for all the families who
have lost a loved one to police brutality and white supremacy.
Trump is still having his temper tantrums, refusing to accept the
results and doing as much damage while he can. Regardless of
Trump’s irresponsible, narcissistic, disrespectful antics, we get
to watch ourselves respond. What do you notice in yourself? Do you
get pulled into the drama? Do the external circumstances throw you
off your center? How do you practice ways to stay grounded? How do
care for yourself in the midst of the chaos? What thoughts or
spiritual practices calm you?
What are you reaching for? What feels within reach for you?
May positive energy, joy, justice, healing, balance, order, decency
and democracy be within our reach.
Enjoy the podcast.
Links:
“Thomas Merton: A Book of Hours” edited by
Kathleen Deignan
IG: @annemariesiefert