Taking Care of Each Other

(This post was originally titled Taking Care of Each Other – Election 2016. However, it seems that the point of this post still reigns true, so we updated it a bit.)

We can easily start to believe our world is falling apart with the ceaseless barrage of soundbites and rhetoric that media outlets have been pushing out since 2016. Some days I feel really overwhelmed by the hatred and division I see exploited by our various media sources. Some days I want to choose the log cabin in the woods in some far off wilderness where I can just hang out with a barnyard of animals and a pack of dogs. Really. I’d bring my record player once I learned how to set up some solar panels via the internet.

Other days I am awed by the simple kindness I see between strangers on the street when they lend each other a hand. Everyday we have the opportunity to lift each other up. That in itself is a radical move towards building unified, supportive communities. It is in our small communities that we can foster kindness, compassion and empathy. I see my neighbors and fellow business owners offering up ways to support their communities with donation drives, group events, and by offering their resources to the greater community. It’s the local person on the street that offers a simple hello to the new comer that gives me hope.

We are led to believe that the next president or politician or whoever has the spotlight will be either the cause or the solution to all of our problems. When we disengage from social media and turn off the tv, we start to regain perspective and remember that there is no one person that holds that power. This country is always changing, but we control how we want ourselves and our lives to look.

We are going to have to continue our individual work to create healthier, stronger communities. We are going to remind our elected officials they are public servants and are here to serve the people. We are going to speak up for what we believe is just and we are going to hold each others’ humanity above all else. Don’t neglect yourself in trying times.

Here’s to creating a more beautiful world together. I’d love to hear what you feel empowered to do. Book your appointment today.