Many* of us are experiencing shock, sadness, anger, deep disappointment, fear, vulnerability, disbelief, and more.
These are understandable initial reactions.
Let's feel our feelings,
grieve, and comfort each other. Then, when ready, let's respond with hope. Positive action too.
As Martin Luther King, Jr said, "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope."
But how do we hold hope, nurture it, and use it to make a difference, not just to feel better?
First, let's consider how we're interpreting matters. How might we think differently? Why would we want to do that?
"The ability to perceive or think differently is more important than the knowledge gained."
~ David Bohm
This Bohm quote is not right on target but it's the best I could readily find to say," "Thinking differently is important."
Are you willing to try?
I'd like to give you a personal example.
Last night we encountered a snake right outside our
front door. My first reaction was fear. My interpretation was that it was dangerous. And then I associated the snake with a person. (I'm not proud to admit this judgment, but it was the person who won the election.)
But then I felt nudged to think differently. How might I interpret the snake spiritually? I looked into Native American beliefs and read that the appearance of a snake is a very positive sign of healing, transformation, and spiritual guidance.
This
stirred hope in me. Faith too.
I believe that we are in position for healing and transformation. And we will be guided.
With love,
Charlene
PS - I recognize that not all touchstone readers are disappointed with the election results. Some are feeling satisfied and happy. You may be one of them. For all who subscribe - for all in the U.S. and beyond, wherever you are in the world - it's a good time to reach within
and draw up what's best in us, especially hope and love.
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