Channeling All the Feelings

Here we are, more than a week out from the election, and I know I’m not alone in bouncing around among feelings of grief, anger, and disbelief. This morning, I had breakfast with a close friend who confessed to waking up angry every day now, and we both brushed away a tear or two as we tried to make sense of this moment. We talked about staying present, finding ways to use our feelings for positive actions, staying away from the dark holes that are so easy to plunge into when it feels like our society could crumble any second.

This is not hyperbole.

This is the moment when being clear about what you stand for is what gets you through, what guides you as you look for the path ahead.

One Minnesota Crone stands for compassionate actions that care for people and planet, especially women who have been shoved aside in this American patriarchy that just can’t seem to evolve. The older I get, the more fundamental this idea feels. There’s more, but I think a succinct statement for this moment is a good place to land today.

That said, awareness of the beauty around us is the tool I’m going to continue to use to remain clear in my thinking and maintain a creative practice. Here is today’s offering.

Hanging around outside with a few squirrels turned out to be something that brought me joy. That might be something you can find in your own backyard right now.

Until next time, my friends.