I've been reading through this thread and share hope for justice in the future. There are still many ongoing investigations through SDNY and don't forget the hard work of Barbara Underwood, now serving under Letitia James (AGNY). Underwood brought down Trump Foundation, and James appears to be focused on doing the same thing to the Trump Organization. Wishing you healing comfort, Yogagirl.
"Heart sinking" is about all I can come up with on feeling words. I do wonder if this is the beginning of the "bad feels" that I and a handful of others have been describing. I'm usually a very positive, bright side, thinker...but I just haven't been able to shake this sense of doom feeling for the last 5 months. A lot of folks have leaned towards natural disaster-doom feelings..but I'm more inclined to believe it begins with politics and those politics revolve around a terrifyingly, hopeless sense that Trump will turn this country into a really bad place. :-( This stinks. I miss my happy self.
Very depressing. The hate and division continues.
Thank-you, Stargazer. I am with you. I have a few rules for myself that have strengthened me this year that fit with Stargazer's plan. I'm not saying these rules are right for you. But they work for me.
1. I do not read or listen to anything by partisans from the Right. Since 2017 I have not burned my eyes by looking at any photos of the president and I shut off the news if his voice comes on. Never ever read anyone who is not part of my own lovely community. (You all are part of my lovely community so I love to read what you have to say. You make my heart sing.)
2. I only read news media I trust, and I listen to my choir --the choir is the group of people who support me, have my back, enliven me. It keeps you strong.
3. I also don't pin my hopes on any short-term outcomes. I pin my hopes on the truth and I know it will shine through in time. I see the truth about the folks who are the liars and criminals and I am grateful to be able to see it. I know that eventually the truth will come out and the thugs in charge will be outed.
4. I accept that the world is not perfect nor will it ever be. Humans will always have darkness and from time to time in one's life span the evil thing will be in charge as it has been since 2017. Then the light will arise and be in charge. The light is rising now, but it's not yet in charge of the Executive Branch or the Senate in the U.S. That day is nevertheless coming. The House Freshman women are fierce heart warriors. More of them are coming along with fierce heart warrior men like Beto and Pete Buttigieg from Indiana.
5. Be glad you live in the light.
6. Don't let the darkness get inside you.
7. If you find yourself angry or hating, then the darkness got in. Go back to rule #1.
Stardancer (and everyone) - I have been doing what you suggest since 2017. Allow me to offer some podcasts that I listen to that give me some info on current happenings but with a twist (usually comedic), and some stuff that's totally unrelated but very informative or at least entertaining. All are available in "the usual apps". As follows:
From Crooked Media -- Pod Save America/Lovett or Leave It/Hysteria
From Greg Proops -- The Smartest Man in the World
From Dan Harmon -- Harmontown
From Malcolm Gladwell -- Revisionist History
From NPR -- Wait Wait Don't Tell Me/Hidden Brain/This American Life/Planet Money/Fresh Air
And lastly, an old friend of mine has his own podcast (!). Each one is about 15 minutes long, and each one is a look at the background and related trivia/litle known facts of a rock or pop song (Dad Rock, for you millenials). I wouldn't plug it if I didn't find it enjoyable. It's called How Good It Is.
Yogagirl, sending you healing thoughts, love and hope.
There are so many heart warriors here tonight. Thank you for posting to help us all during this difficult day.
While many of your words resonate with me, I am going to echo what Jeanne just wrote.
Today I have not listened to the media. I have read only a few articles and some of that was to see if we had a hit for a prediction. Because of this, I have been pretty calm. I was also able to speak calmingly to a very upset sister-in-law.
Yes, absolutely be glad you live in the light as Jeanne said. Be glad you have this website to visit, it is filled with light.
Start listing things you are grateful for, the things that fill your world with light. Why? Because when a day like this happens, you can more easily find some balance in a world which suddenly becomes unbalanced. For me, I have been mentally checking off all the things I love about my dog and I am simply enjoying his spirit today. I also have been telling him how grateful I am for how he exudes joy, his never-ending love for his family, his clownish behavior, his ability to chill, his ability to express love and his ability to bring laughter and a smile to everyone he encounters.
Perhaps you can actively support an organization you appreciate this week? One which is bringing light to communities impacted by Trump Administration policies. Doing something positive can make a big difference.
I also have hope. I believe our world is filled with people who are light workers. I look to my daughters and their friends and see a bright future. This generation is speaking their mind. They have begun to move mountains. They are teaching us lessons about love and understanding.
You might not be able to do something right now about our national government leaders but you can do something about your very now neighborhood, the community in which you reside, the one where you call home. Start by being a light worker in your own backyard, You just might see it spread light to places you never thought imaginable .
Thanks to everyone who posted with their sentiments and good advice about how to deal with trying times. Although I do try to challenge my beliefs by reading media that I don’t agree with, I definitely think it is not healthy to do when one is feeling fragile or discouraged. It requires strong centering but I ultimately think that it provides insight into what others are thinking and why - which can be valuable in countering their arguments. There are times like now though, when it is too much.
I decided last night to channel my energies instead into sending light to the situation and those who can provide clarity. I found a prayer to Archangel Raguel who counters injustice that for me personally, found resonance with the current situation. I will post a link below for those who might be interested in it.
https://www.thoughtco.com/praying-to-archangel-raguel-124261
Just remember that although it looks very dark now, those who are not acting in the interest of the people are becoming overconfident and will be more likely to do something which exposes the bad things that they have done. Just take a deep, cleansing breath and keep putting one foot in front of the other.
I have 2 questions: how does Robert mueller feel about the summary that’s been given, and does this community feel certain trump collided with the Russians?
i remind myself that god delivers what we need, if societally we need more corruption before we get to the truth so be it. But with years of work in this investigation does mueller feel the AG is misrepresenting to the American people the conclusions his report found?