It's February, Heart Month.
As we turn our attention, in however limited amounts, to the heartless actions coming from the Trump administration, we hurt for those who are being damaged and threatened by those actions. It's going to be a rough road for a long while to come, and whether we still have a democracy, a government of the people, a government that cares for people, here and around the world, is in doubt.
What can we do? It's easy to feel helpless. We can pay attention, donate to causes, demonstrate, call or write to our representatives in Washington DC, and we can show love to one another.
It's easy to hate right now, easy to blame, easy to be discouraged and grumpy. But if we work to show kindness, cheerfulness, love, we feel better too.
Find a reason to laugh, to make someone else smile and laugh, be kind to yourself and others. As I recover from surgery I have to remind myself of this.
Recovery is coming along well enough. As I deal with little discomforts I have to remind myself of how far I have come in 18 days, a long ways.
Tom bought me grocery store flowers and I arranged them for the kitchen table. He pulled out the February table topper and place mats. Beauty helps.
Anyway we can, we will find beauty and spread love.
I have a feeling that the guy will end up being his own worst enemy. The things he is proposing won't work well and then he has to go back to another plan.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this uplifting post, Linda. I am now nursing my injury and chafing at the bit to resume my daily life. But that's still a ways in the future. I am glad we both have partners who are taking such good care of us. And thanks for the love, and the beauty. We will get there, eventually. Sending virtuaal hugs back your way.
ReplyDeleteI too enjoyed your post, Linda. In the mist of all this chaos and uncertainty, we can only do those little things you mentioned to help... and they seem so little when you think of all the people that are hurting and/or going to be hurt. But I refuse to let it make me hate or be discouraged. There's still hope that somehow things will turn around. So glad you are on the mend... and yes, beauty and love help.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful post, Linda. The impact of the current administration's edicts are having ripple effects around the globe. Your post is a good reminder, that even a small ripple we make in the pond can disturb the larger ones.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are feeling a bit better! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful attitude and centerpiece!
ReplyDeleteYou're right...beauty helps, cheerfulness helps, kindness helps, we'll cope with what we have to cope with, right?
ReplyDeleteYay for Tom! He is such a sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteAnd as for Trump and his henchman, Musk. Arrrghhhh!