Letter I wrote the day after the (2016) election.
Hi,
I don’t know what’s going to happen – and that is a scary feeling. Currently, it feels like all is lost – my spirit feels like it’s trying to jump out of my body – but the pit in my stomach is keeping it tied down. This morning, last night, I was struggling to find coming from a core place of love. I have to try. I have to do it – because coming from a place of fear is too hard.
I acknowledge that I am afraid, I acknowledge that fear makes me feel separate and that feeling of separation is anxiety-inducing, I acknowledge that I am sad. I acknowledge that there is an awful pit in my stomach. I acknowledge that I am deeply disappointed. I acknowledge that I feel incredibly vulnerable.
I also acknowledge that I love my life and I love this planet and I love making art and doing yoga and riding my bike and reading good books and writing stories and making love. I love the mountains and the air. I love the time I have had on Earth so far.
I acknowledge that I have the right to be here and to live in joy.
I hope that my visit with Leslie tonight will be helpful – making plans to create – creating, is very helpful, has always been helpful.
I prefer that my friends are peaceful and loving. I am grateful that my friends are peaceful and loving. I acknowledge that we are all feeling some form of fear/disappointment/anger.
It’s going to take a little bit of work, and it’s worth it. I want to feel safe and loved and joyful and valued even with all of this insanity – the misogyny, bigotry, sexism, racism, climate change – that our country seems to be ok with.
Steps I can take now:
– renew my passport now before Trump takes office (it expires in August 2017)
– remember I am love: check in, check in, check in with myself
– give love
– have gratitude
My friend Merk has a good plan she shared today. I found it helpful.
From Merk:
Friends, I just posted this on my business page and I think it’s worthwhile to share here as well:
Many people are suffering today under the weight of overwhelming negativity. In my own household, I woke to two highly sensitive teens who are taking on emotions that are compounded by others in their sphere.
In a community of compassionate people who seek to make their lives better, I know that there are many people here who feel as if hate and injustice have been given the upper hand, and are searching today for ways to feel better.
I’d like to help you with some techniques to bring your center back to a place of love. Because love is the way through. It is always the way through, as it is the greatest force in the Universe.
1) List as many things as you can think of that you are thankful for. Take some time to feed your brain and your nervous system with positivity. We all have much to be thankful for in this moment and our focus needs to be there. Go back to this list and this activity as often as necessary over the next week, but certainly do it at least once a day.
2) Be generous. Try to give a small gift to someone each day for the next week. It doesn’t need to cost much at all, but go out of your way to help make someone else smile.
3) Write one thank you card each day for a week. Imagine how good the recipient will feel when they receive it as you are writing it.
4) Clean out a drawer, cupboard, closet or room. Clear through things that no longer serve you and are stagnant in your life and release them by donating them to a worthwhile organization. Create flow and usefulness in your space.
5) Meditate. I can’t stress this enough. Find your center and let love and compassion flow through you so that it can be the filter through which you see life around you.
When our focus is on love and compassion, we can see what possibilities and opportunities exist around us. When we see life through fear, we block that ability and halt any progress that we otherwise would have made.
And if you are already feeling great, and not negatively affected by the news in the world, please have compassion over others who are experiencing fear.
Take a moment right now to feel the love that I have for each and every one of you. Accept it into your heart and pass it along.
With gratitude for a community of beautiful souls,
Merk
November 10, 2016
Flagstaff, AZ
holly troy ~ sacred folly 
It has been insanity. Glad you were able to enjoy the yoga and have a great walk ! I’m restructuring my days to more positive activities now that the anxiety is lifted with this administration having been defeated🙂
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I’m so glad you are moving toward more positive activities as well! Thank goodness we are getting a new administration.
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Indeed 💜💜💜
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Nice post! I posted a couple of things on other platforms regarding him trying to suppress and re-label the Media as “fake news” and about his immigration policies back at the beginning of him assuming office. Even in 2016-2017, it was obvious what direction he was going to take towards authoritarianism. My passport is still good, but we couldn’t have foreseen a virus, allowed to run rampant, that closed other borders to us.
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Thanks!
Oh my God, the insanity of the last four years. I posted a few down as well – it’s been a rough four years. I got my passport back then and am ready to travel when borders open up! Life is too short – I have a planet to check out and people to see. In some ways though, we may have been better prepared for a virus, Trump cut the NSC pandemic response team created by Obama.
Just did some yoga and breathing, so feeling relaxed. And now – a walk. So glad I can do that!
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Reblogged this on cosmic holly and commented:
Four years ago . . .
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