"That’s when I realized: we cannot afford the luxury of despair. They want us to give up. But if we do, they win." Excellent point. As obvious as it might seem, it made me think...
This is a time when anger serves self-defense, and why we evolved to have it. History has been full of epic struggles between our fundamental proclivities towards right and wrong. They can be won with perseverance and without surrender.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Tony. Sorry, it's taken so long to respond. I've been on tour as you know and then I came home and crashed. But I did not surrender! Just a reminder that even in the midst of an epic struggle -- and this is definitely one -- we need also to rest sometimes! XO
Thank you for your words. I met you when you were here at St. Marks in Tucson before the election. So disheartened it went this way, after all we've done to advocate, but you're right. The work must go on. Glad I found you here on Substack. I'll recommend you on my blog, too. - Sarah
Hello! I remember meeting you! So grateful for your comment, for being connected, and for the recommendations. We're all in this together. It's the only way back to the light. TY TY TY!
Sarah, your ability to find words - and even to be eloquent given the suffering, injustice and complexities ahead- so early in the aftermath of this development- is inspiring.
Thank you, Nina! Apparently, that ability didn't extend to responding to your kind comment. But fear not! I'm back! Glad to be standing tall alongside you. Cheers!
"That’s when I realized: we cannot afford the luxury of despair. They want us to give up. But if we do, they win." Excellent point. As obvious as it might seem, it made me think...
This is a time when anger serves self-defense, and why we evolved to have it. History has been full of epic struggles between our fundamental proclivities towards right and wrong. They can be won with perseverance and without surrender.
Thanks for reading and commenting, Tony. Sorry, it's taken so long to respond. I've been on tour as you know and then I came home and crashed. But I did not surrender! Just a reminder that even in the midst of an epic struggle -- and this is definitely one -- we need also to rest sometimes! XO
Thank you for your words. I met you when you were here at St. Marks in Tucson before the election. So disheartened it went this way, after all we've done to advocate, but you're right. The work must go on. Glad I found you here on Substack. I'll recommend you on my blog, too. - Sarah
Hello! I remember meeting you! So grateful for your comment, for being connected, and for the recommendations. We're all in this together. It's the only way back to the light. TY TY TY!
Sarah, your ability to find words - and even to be eloquent given the suffering, injustice and complexities ahead- so early in the aftermath of this development- is inspiring.
Thank you, Nina! Apparently, that ability didn't extend to responding to your kind comment. But fear not! I'm back! Glad to be standing tall alongside you. Cheers!