There is nothing wrong with wearing our rose-colored glasses; they go well with our big hearts and strong belief in the goodness of (most) people. I don mine to brighten the path when it's rough and they never fail me. Thank you for being someone in whom to have faith, my dear.
Thank you Sarah. It reminds me of the tower card in tarot. With deep disruption comes rebirth. Or at least that is all I can hope for when things get really bad.
Love this Tarot observation you just brought into the conversation--yes! I'm really with you there. And I keep thinking/feeling that somehow, the disruption is part of the healing. Lordy.
Yeah, I guess tower is more about a need to rebuild. Death is more about rebirth. I think I was tired. 🤣 But even more appropriate, at least I hope. I feel like the pendulum is always swinging.
These are such BIG ideas. I will have to reread this a few times, but it's already a very interesting reframe to focus not on the loss, but on the change. Loss feels like an ending. Change feels like a plot twist ... not one that can erase the loss or the grief we feel, but one that can maybe shift our perspective and even offer a tiny glimmer of hope. After all, we cannot know any outcome before it happens.
Yes!! That perspective shift certainly helps me a lot. And I like your phrase: "plot twist." It's interesting to me how a even a small shift in language like that helps change my mindset (and heartset)--from loss to change--which in turn helps me move forward. Each of us individually helps create the container of hope with our own embrace of what's possible I think....<3
What a joy it is to read this today: " To really make room in my heart for the possibility that humanity is truly capable of peace, love, and cooperation on a global scale. And to start with believing that about myself." That last sentence says it all. I will be going forward from this space, this small space that surrounds me, because I know that together, we simply have to begin this way, and then weave them together. This weaving will support others not ready to believe this about themselves yet, like a hammock of love.
Damn. You really nailed it with the predatory thinking as not our natural state and so prevalent to underline the importance of not colluding, not following along blindly
I believe 100% in goodness is our natural state. I see this everywhere. I have the good fortune of holding many close to me.
This is a wonderful piece that you should get published to a wider audience. I love it.
Thank you so much Prajna--although it was Stan Rushworth (whom I quoted) that had the insight about predatory thinking--I've just been turning that quote around in my mind and finding solace in his differentiation between ourselves as humans and the predatory thinking that got us into this mess! <3
I really like your writing style and to be very honest, I prefer to credit women. Our voices, wisdom, creativity and initiatives are often given to men or overshadowed, I like to center women. Maybe a woman said all of that but did not have the time or resources to get on a mic and tell the world — I discovered.... aren't I amazing! I don't know Stan so not personal at all...
Wow wow. Sarah, you are not only an amazing artist. You are also a very wise person 🙂 Thank you for this blog, which is so full of that wisdom, as well as a carefully considered hope and some very practical and helpful thoughts about how we can navigate this time of change: believing in the goodness of one day and one human at a time. Fortunately, this time of the year is a good time to strengthen our “Believe” muscles 🎅🏻✨❤️ Thank you for all that you bring to the world!
Oh Marianne, thank you for your kind words! And it's only because I wrestle with these struggles myself. :) And yes, this IS a good time of year to strengthen our "believe muscles." That made me smile.
Your message is so timely, Sarah. And just what I needed. Thank you.
And you are absolutely correct that having faith in humanity requires courage. And that we owe it to each other and to the planet, to do so.
There is nothing wrong with wearing our rose-colored glasses; they go well with our big hearts and strong belief in the goodness of (most) people. I don mine to brighten the path when it's rough and they never fail me. Thank you for being someone in whom to have faith, my dear.
I love "I don mine to brighten the path when it's rough..." That is very beautiful. Thank you back for being someone in whom to have faith as well! <3
Such a rational clear thinker 💗
Yet sensitive!
Sarah, how I identify with your writing; you are that someone!
Oh Fiona--I love that so much!!
Thank you Sarah. It reminds me of the tower card in tarot. With deep disruption comes rebirth. Or at least that is all I can hope for when things get really bad.
Love this Tarot observation you just brought into the conversation--yes! I'm really with you there. And I keep thinking/feeling that somehow, the disruption is part of the healing. Lordy.
Yeah, I guess tower is more about a need to rebuild. Death is more about rebirth. I think I was tired. 🤣 But even more appropriate, at least I hope. I feel like the pendulum is always swinging.
I actually thought the tower was the better choice there metaphorically. :D Made me think of Sodom and Gomorrah...
These are such BIG ideas. I will have to reread this a few times, but it's already a very interesting reframe to focus not on the loss, but on the change. Loss feels like an ending. Change feels like a plot twist ... not one that can erase the loss or the grief we feel, but one that can maybe shift our perspective and even offer a tiny glimmer of hope. After all, we cannot know any outcome before it happens.
Yes!! That perspective shift certainly helps me a lot. And I like your phrase: "plot twist." It's interesting to me how a even a small shift in language like that helps change my mindset (and heartset)--from loss to change--which in turn helps me move forward. Each of us individually helps create the container of hope with our own embrace of what's possible I think....<3
A tale of change is a beautiful way to frame this time on earth. I’m hopeful that one day we will move closer to caring for each other.
What a joy it is to read this today: " To really make room in my heart for the possibility that humanity is truly capable of peace, love, and cooperation on a global scale. And to start with believing that about myself." That last sentence says it all. I will be going forward from this space, this small space that surrounds me, because I know that together, we simply have to begin this way, and then weave them together. This weaving will support others not ready to believe this about themselves yet, like a hammock of love.
A hammock of love! I love that you say that because I used to refer to prayer and meditation as a way if 'resting in the hammock of God's love.'
Hi Sarah
Damn. You really nailed it with the predatory thinking as not our natural state and so prevalent to underline the importance of not colluding, not following along blindly
I believe 100% in goodness is our natural state. I see this everywhere. I have the good fortune of holding many close to me.
This is a wonderful piece that you should get published to a wider audience. I love it.
I have not seen Lee yet, but I want to.
💜
Thank you so much Prajna--although it was Stan Rushworth (whom I quoted) that had the insight about predatory thinking--I've just been turning that quote around in my mind and finding solace in his differentiation between ourselves as humans and the predatory thinking that got us into this mess! <3
Oh yes I saw that. Still you wrote about it in an excellent way.
Oh thank you. (And your comment that I should get it published to a wider audience made me feel so great. TY!)
I really like your writing style and to be very honest, I prefer to credit women. Our voices, wisdom, creativity and initiatives are often given to men or overshadowed, I like to center women. Maybe a woman said all of that but did not have the time or resources to get on a mic and tell the world — I discovered.... aren't I amazing! I don't know Stan so not personal at all...
Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom & hope. They are much needed & I will be forwarding it to others.
Oh Connie, I'm so glad. And THANK YOU for forwarding it!
agree 100% ... very well said ...
Wow wow. Sarah, you are not only an amazing artist. You are also a very wise person 🙂 Thank you for this blog, which is so full of that wisdom, as well as a carefully considered hope and some very practical and helpful thoughts about how we can navigate this time of change: believing in the goodness of one day and one human at a time. Fortunately, this time of the year is a good time to strengthen our “Believe” muscles 🎅🏻✨❤️ Thank you for all that you bring to the world!
Oh Marianne, thank you for your kind words! And it's only because I wrestle with these struggles myself. :) And yes, this IS a good time of year to strengthen our "believe muscles." That made me smile.