The lesson I learned, post divorce, is that letting one person dictate my well-being was ludicrous. Of course, it took me a while to get to that understanding, as I had poured all my hopes and dreams into that one man for seventeen years. I am reminded of this lesson today, with the current threats of the Orange One.
The difference today, is that one man is disrupting the lives of not just his country and economy, but of many nations as well. He likes to think he holds all the power, and thrives on the attention, albeit it negative.
I’m going to suggest that we have to be careful about how much we let him dictate our decisions and emotional state. It’s one thing to keep informed about what he’s up to and another to buy into the hate and extremist sentiments. Now more than ever, we must protect our sense of well-being, as individuals, but also as societal, national, and global citizens.
What steps will you take to maintain your equilibrium in this divisive time? How will you stay connected to important information and yet anchored in your values?
One Woman's Quest II 
I’ve aligned myself with a local group to provide and receive support and resources during these times. We are trying to let people know kindness is what matters most. In the end, it helps maintain a little bit of sanity within this group.
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That is awesome, Susi. Imagine if this became the focus of the majority.
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It would be a better world, for sure!!
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Great point and good questions, VJ. Equilibrium is so important.
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Yes. Well said, Wynne
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I haven’t followed the news for the past 4 years because it was depressing. I follow my gut instincts and live life one day at a time.
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Smart, Eugi
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I know it’s not wise but I seldom listen or read the news.
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I think the news that is important reaches us. I have limited myself to short snippets provided by trusted sources.
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I get enough news from my blog and family.
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Well said! It’s important to stay grounded and not buy into all the sensationalism, but with our election ahead, I want to be informed.
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Definitely. I’ve noticed that AI has been hard at work to throw us off. So many new accounts popping up on Social Media.
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Totally agree with you. I read the news summary, but rarely any articles or opinion pieces. I focus on local life. When I sense an opportunity to be of service, I will do so.
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I feel like this is a sane and useful response, Eileen.
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The steps I’ve taken are to focus on my writing, my husband, and our literary community. I keep informed by reading Heather Cox Richardson’s Substack every morning.
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That’s such a good plan, Liz. Heather is a trusted voice.
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She is, and apparently, she’s being erased on Facebook.
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Facebook and Instagram are MAGA propelled. I’d like to erase them.
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So would I.
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It’s important to keep living our lives and supporting each other, as well as doing what we can to resist. Very difficult with the barrage of damage being done. (K)
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I know. I think that’s the plan – overwhelm, divide, and conquer. We must all do what we can.
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Yes, that’s exactly right.
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Well said, VJ. I have stopped following news on TV. I prefer to listen to what fellow bloggers have to say.
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I agree. News is caught up is sensationalization.
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