In the days following the election, I have been experiencing what I can only call depression. Not only did the candidate I voted for lose ( although she won the popular vote), but to many it seems that love, peace, and understanding also lost. Many (myself included) feel lost, without purpose, confused, and afraid. My very sweet neighbor was almost in tears yesterday as we spoke about our frustration about the political situation.
I am heartbroken.
The only choice now is to put forth more effort in the direction of love and compassion. We cannot sit idly by while changes are made in the opposite direction of progress. With this sentiment in mind, I will be trying to do my part to contribute in a positive way to my world. In the coming week I will be adding a charity item to my
ETSY page; of which 100% of the process will benefit Planned Parenthood a cause that is very important to me. It's something small, but its something I can do. Now is the time to stand up, let our voices be heard.
I found this quote to be quite relevant, in addition to that fact that the author passed away on Thursday.
"Ring the bells that can still ring
Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in"
-Leonard Cohen
