My daughter's election day text, "seeing his name on the ballot blows my mind" perfectly illustrates the state of my mind every day since. It isn't just that he won and she didn't but . . . well, you know what all came next and what is likely to continue.
I read a graphic some weeks ago: picture ear buds with the text, Listening to 5 to 10 songs a day can improve memory, strengthen immune system and reduce depression by 80%. While listening to my 5 to 10 I re-discovered, "Land of 1000 Dances" and was instantly thrown back to my childhood, to one of the pockets of pleasure, and mom trying to teach some of the dances mentioned.
The music does help soothe. But to brighten a body needs more. Well, this body does.
We have already read about and / or witnessed the unleashed hate.We have already had some previews as to the direction this new regime would angling to lead this "great" country. And we already know there will be people, groups of people who will need the help that organizations like Planned Parenthood, The ACLU Legal Defense Fund, The Trevor Project, Center for Reproductive Rights, Natural Resources Defense Council, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Southern Poverty Law Center (to name a few) seek to service. Additionally, there are also petitions, protests, all manner and measures of support that may be offered.
So, in the spirit of being the change, this body is dancing to the tune of helping when and where I can.
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I am with you on the helping when and where I can. The need is going to be so great. Unfortunately, if you have ever seen me dance . . . well let's just say I will not contribute to the ugliness in the world right now. But I clicked on the link and you have gotten my toes tapping for the day. I will go out and spread some love.
ReplyDeleteNo such thing as ugly dance. ;-)
Delete♥ spreading. Yay.
My heart is broken, but I'm gonna start dancing right now!
ReplyDeleteHere's to dancing through heartbreak.
DeleteYes. Great list of organizations. I am a monthly donor to Planned Parenthood, but am going to make another donation (and maybe bump up the monthly) due to the election. And Southern Poverty Law Center is something I haven't given to, but will this year (and years to come). I think Nature Conservancy is going to hit my list too because of the environmental impacts, too. So much to be upset about, so much to do to help in whatever constructive way I can, and the song? Love it. Lifted my spirits just hearing the opening bars. Much needed in a time when so much feels like a darkness enveloping the goodness.
ReplyDeleteMay the tide turn soon(er).
DeleteQueue the toe tapping tunes.
May the tide turn soon(er).
DeleteQueue the toe tapping tunes.
I agree with you 100%, MG. May I also add a plug for your local food bank? I contribute monthly to mine. I have a sickening feeling that a lot more people are going to experience what the pundits call 'food insecurity'.
ReplyDeleteIt's a call to action, that's for sure...
And, thanks for a little Wilson Pickett to pick us up off the floor!
The local food bank is an excellent addition. Thank you for the minder. :-)
DeleteYep, my heart is heavy also. All the lying and hateful opinions have saddened me to what our future society will be. I know life is not fair but "adding salt" to wounds and restraining us is not necessary. I'm taking a deep breath and hoping for the best in these next few years.
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