The norms, the standards, the beliefs, the expectations, the behavior, the basic goodness I grew up with; the values instilled in me by my parents, my teachers, my role models, my guides are being shaken to the core.
I feel the ground shaking under my feet. I’m losing my moorings. I’m questioning what is happening around me.
Evil things are happening and there’s no check on them.
Seems evil is winning a ferocious battle and I was taught that good would always prevail.
Will it?
When I have no words, tears come to my eyes and express that pain.
In season 13, NBC’s America’s Got Talent follows Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and host Tyra Banks in their talent search, showcasing unique performers from across the country.
On Monday, June 12, Drumpf took a break from yelling on Twitter about how the “fake media” is against him and found another way to stroke his pathological need for affection.
During a televised cabinet meeting, he said he had done as much as any president from FDR, then asked the assembled crew of billionaires, retired generals, and arch-conservative politicians what they thought the administration’s accomplishments thus far had been.
It was an exercise in attempting to satiate Drumpf’s insatiable ego, and all the officials took the opportunity to kiss as much presidential ass as possible.
Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others. “the political campaign was working in collusion with agents of a foreign power”
Synonyms: conspiracy, connivance, complicity, intrigue, plotting, secret understanding, collaboration, scheming “there had been collusion between the members of the political campaign and foreign country groups”
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illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially between ostensible opponents
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I feel this is important information about what is happening in the Republican Administration lead by Drumpf and what we need to be aware of.
Keith Olbermann series called “The Resistance” continues.
I’m not naive enough to think that they will have a day of ‘profiles in courage‘ and make any significant decision that will ‘right‘ the ‘wrong‘ that is happening in the country.
I know plenty of people who have expressed their feelings.
Many have said … let it go. It’s time to accept and move on.
Give the guy a chance.
In my heart I know I can’t.
In my heart I know this isn’t the right way for the country to go.
It will eventually affect the way the whole world will go.
I’ve tired to put into words the feelings in my heart, my soul, my psyche.
Words fail me.
Scrolling through Facebook, I found some words that resonate to much with my own feelings.
I’d like to share them with you.
These words starkly and precisely say what I felt since November 8, election night.
The Thinker(French: Le Penseur) is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin, usually placed on a stone pedestal. The work shows a nude male figure of over life-size sitting on a rock with his chin resting on one hand as though deep in thought and is often used as an image to represent philosophy.
Ever found yourself in a rut, just waiting for some force of the Universe to pull you out?
When ennui sets in, it can be hard to find a way back into the light, but it typically takes a series of events and choices for us to be living a life out of sync with our personal goals, values, and passions.
Take the long way home
Move
Surround yourself with the right people
Be present
Identify your values
Serve others
I believe we are all connected and thus all have our own roles to play in which we contribute to the collective good. When we connect to that role, we simultaneously connect to our purpose and to each other, filling up that hollowness we can get when we’re not feeling so in love with our life.
Falling back in love with your life requires a little determination and reflection, but mostly it’s about letting go and just tuning in — to your most authentic self and to the world and people around you.
It Is What It Is 