To all of you Dears who are struggling right now, I thought I might provide this list of things I have found enlightening and inspirational this week. I have found myself first in shock, and then surprisingly motivated and energized, as I realize that we all are responsible for being the  change we want to see in the world. I have to credit all the work I’ve done via Somatic Experiencing for the way I am bouncing back, as well as credit the amazing field of supportive energy generated by all of the SE community. I have witnessed breathtaking honesty and capacity to question personal bias, perception, and beliefs, both by myself and others.

I am realizing that I cannot presume to know how or when change is meant to occur. I can only keep moving in the direction that makes the most sense, with love and intention, as I hold lightly my ideas about how it “should” or “shouldn’t” be.

Much love to you all. Please share if you have anything I could add to the list below that promotes love and understanding.

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1. This is how the future voted: see map
2. The power of safety pins: symbol of anti-violence, anti-bigotry
3. Jeff Goldblum’s response
4. Charles Eisenstein post
5. Past presidential debates footage
6. Post on opportunity for feeling into our darkest parts
7. Gabe Dixon Band “All Will Be Well”
8. No Ordinary Time
9. TPM: This is More than a Technical Failure
10. WP article calling out liberals’ ignorance
11. Advice from Jack Kornfield
12. Reminder: Don’t bite the hook
13. tricycle’s 5 Teachings for post-election healing
14. on Raising awareness of micro aggression (11/12/16: I’m still struggling with the anger/aggression of the author’s tone in this one, but I am glad to have the increased awareness of other’s reactions to my reactions)