Thanks, Mesa, for creating a communal space to dissent! Together, it is easier resist the lies that we're all alone, that we can't speak, and that this situation is hopeless. I'm so grateful for your leadership and energy in bringing dissenting voices together! 💚✨
'I fear the known'... so strong. 'The kids are not alright'...'People are not alright'.. This breaks my heart more than my words can express. How to get through? Through, funny (as in not funny) bc this brings into mind that this is passing. And sure, this too will pass...but will it? Or will it transform into Something even more heartbreaking? Oh, there it is... the unknown! More fear. All I know is that we must nourish and nurture and not distract. We must do things that cultivate joy and connection. Perhaps cultivate just a desire to seek joy and connection before the joy and connection are possible. We must eliminate all unnecessary sources that show and teach us violence and terror. Overdose on love and communication, not TV or social media. May we relearn the feeling of a hand in hand, eyes looking into eyes,... slow walks, sitting and watching a beautiful view... May we unlearn hiding in our homes and pretending that we can be ok without all of these things. Maybe this is not the solution. Yes this all feels too huge for my simple mind and heart. But, this is what I am doing. Not distracting. Nourishing and nurturing. This is the best thing I know. There is peace here. Thank you Mesa. Thank you. 💕
Lori, did you write this or did Mesa? I saw 'I Dissent' and automatically thought Mesa. Sorry if I addressed my original comment to the wrong person, or at least not to both. In any case, thank you to both of you. Double love being sent.
Thank you Lori. It sure does help knowing that there are others out there sharing this fear and also this desire to not give up on a beautiful, loving life. It feels like just what we need to wake up with a smile and lay our head with hope. At least for me. I appreciate you. I am so glad that you took the time to reach out. Thanks again. 💞
Beautifully crafted essay, Lori! I especially love the image of the slow moving avalanche, of crying while falling. There is so much permission to grieve, here. 💙
I appreciate your feedback, Kendall! I think we all need the permission to grieve, especially when it feels like there’s so much else we want (need?) to be doing. So yes, let’s all grieve and become even clearer about what we want to see our world become. There will be plenty of time to act once some of our grief is expressed. 💚
Absolutely. First we grieve and rest and sit in the discomfort, and then we rise with clarity about the beauty we want to bring into the world. I love that so much!
Thanks, Mesa, for creating a communal space to dissent! Together, it is easier resist the lies that we're all alone, that we can't speak, and that this situation is hopeless. I'm so grateful for your leadership and energy in bringing dissenting voices together! 💚✨
'I fear the known'... so strong. 'The kids are not alright'...'People are not alright'.. This breaks my heart more than my words can express. How to get through? Through, funny (as in not funny) bc this brings into mind that this is passing. And sure, this too will pass...but will it? Or will it transform into Something even more heartbreaking? Oh, there it is... the unknown! More fear. All I know is that we must nourish and nurture and not distract. We must do things that cultivate joy and connection. Perhaps cultivate just a desire to seek joy and connection before the joy and connection are possible. We must eliminate all unnecessary sources that show and teach us violence and terror. Overdose on love and communication, not TV or social media. May we relearn the feeling of a hand in hand, eyes looking into eyes,... slow walks, sitting and watching a beautiful view... May we unlearn hiding in our homes and pretending that we can be ok without all of these things. Maybe this is not the solution. Yes this all feels too huge for my simple mind and heart. But, this is what I am doing. Not distracting. Nourishing and nurturing. This is the best thing I know. There is peace here. Thank you Mesa. Thank you. 💕
Danni, thank you for your poignant response! I think you prescription for these times is such a hopeful, accessible plan for how to move forward. 💚
Lori, did you write this or did Mesa? I saw 'I Dissent' and automatically thought Mesa. Sorry if I addressed my original comment to the wrong person, or at least not to both. In any case, thank you to both of you. Double love being sent.
Hey Danni! Lori wrote this for the publication :) that’s why she’s tagged in the byline :)
Thank you to Lori then. And to you for the publication. Sorry for the mix up.
No worries, Danni! 💚 I wrote it, inspired and given space by Mesa. Cooperation always wins!
Thank you Lori. It sure does help knowing that there are others out there sharing this fear and also this desire to not give up on a beautiful, loving life. It feels like just what we need to wake up with a smile and lay our head with hope. At least for me. I appreciate you. I am so glad that you took the time to reach out. Thanks again. 💞
Beautifully crafted essay, Lori! I especially love the image of the slow moving avalanche, of crying while falling. There is so much permission to grieve, here. 💙
I appreciate your feedback, Kendall! I think we all need the permission to grieve, especially when it feels like there’s so much else we want (need?) to be doing. So yes, let’s all grieve and become even clearer about what we want to see our world become. There will be plenty of time to act once some of our grief is expressed. 💚
Absolutely. First we grieve and rest and sit in the discomfort, and then we rise with clarity about the beauty we want to bring into the world. I love that so much!
Beautifully stated! I’m so glad to have connected with you here!
Likewise!