No matter who the President ends up being, it doesn’t change who I am. It doesn’t change who you are. It doesn’t change my goals or my dreams. It doesn’t change how I choose to raise my family. It doesn’t change the fact that I love mountains and oceans and photography. It doesn’t change my kids asking for their favorite foods on their birthday or the many other traditions we carry on. No matter who is President, it doesn’t change the joy I have in my heart.
After we’ve all done our duty of listening to all the issues and voting, there’s a sense of not being in control of the outcome and that is a feeling that isn’t fun for some.
Everyone has been so divided and anxious lately, because we all want what is best for our country, but the tension comes from the fact that the “best” doesn’t look the same to everybody. Beyond all that, change can be harder on some people than it is on others, causing anxiety of the unknown. Try to meet political conflict with understanding. We all believe what we do, for different reasons, and it’s much more classy to respect that someone has a different opinion, than it is to name call.
If you’re feeling particularly stressed right now, because of everything going on in the world around us, take a minute to think of all the things that you enjoy. Focus on all that is good. Light a candle and turn some music, pray or spend time in nature, or whatever grounds you. Have confidence in yourself in and be present in THIS day.
Peace, Love, Keep It Classy
-M
Relatively Monica 