Thank you for your thoughtful and generous comment. You shine a light on our fraying democracy and confounding tangle of disturbing realities. The other challenge is that we don't have all the data -- all the forces at work we don't see. But we must keep asking the questions.
This is an excellent and balanced analysis of the state of our current administration and the person who sits in the seat of power. What you wrote about narcissism resonates deeply with me, and I am also still working to untangle and heal from damages done from narcissistic person that were and still are in my life. I think it is too easy to say, just cut them off. To some extent, yes, and to another - there are limits to what we can shut the door to. For example, people say that #47 is not their president, and I understand what is being said - that we do not want him to be our president. The sad, unfortunate fact its that he is our president, and we are being impacted, we and so many others are being hurt by his actions.
That being said, even when dangerous people hold positions of power (whether we agree or not), we still need to ask questions, push the envelope, and use our agency where we can - especially those of us with privilege that others do not have. To (loosely) paraphrase Margaret Mead, the only thing that can change the world is a small group of people committed to the change. This is what I go back to and hold on to. Sorry this comment is so long!
Elaine, this is a huge contribution to combating our American dilemma right! Thank you for reposting. The pen can be a sword and yours is sharp and accurate.
Elaine, this is the most truthful and caring assessment of our country’s dire situation. You speak so clearly of the core issue. I hope this is shared widely and bolsters our resolve to resist and heal.
Thank you for your thoughtful and generous comment. You shine a light on our fraying democracy and confounding tangle of disturbing realities. The other challenge is that we don't have all the data -- all the forces at work we don't see. But we must keep asking the questions.
This is an excellent and balanced analysis of the state of our current administration and the person who sits in the seat of power. What you wrote about narcissism resonates deeply with me, and I am also still working to untangle and heal from damages done from narcissistic person that were and still are in my life. I think it is too easy to say, just cut them off. To some extent, yes, and to another - there are limits to what we can shut the door to. For example, people say that #47 is not their president, and I understand what is being said - that we do not want him to be our president. The sad, unfortunate fact its that he is our president, and we are being impacted, we and so many others are being hurt by his actions.
That being said, even when dangerous people hold positions of power (whether we agree or not), we still need to ask questions, push the envelope, and use our agency where we can - especially those of us with privilege that others do not have. To (loosely) paraphrase Margaret Mead, the only thing that can change the world is a small group of people committed to the change. This is what I go back to and hold on to. Sorry this comment is so long!
Thank you for your thoughtful inquiry and insights. You and your words are powerhouses.
Elaine, this is a huge contribution to combating our American dilemma right! Thank you for reposting. The pen can be a sword and yours is sharp and accurate.
Thank you, Sue. 💕
thank you - this is all brilliantly and clearly put
Elaine, this is the most truthful and caring assessment of our country’s dire situation. You speak so clearly of the core issue. I hope this is shared widely and bolsters our resolve to resist and heal.
Thank you, dear friend. What complicated and confounding times. 💔
Thank you, friend. It's how find meaning. 💜