New month. New energy. Or I trying to bring in new energy. More positive and less fear. It is super difficult to not have anxiety, fear or concerns. Every day, every hour, there is something coming out that is concerning.
Currently, there is a bill to have a federal abortion ban, HR 722. There isn't a lot of media coverage on this. They are trying to sneakily pass it without notifying the American people. They do not care that we have had several ballot iniatives protecting women's right to healthcare. Abortion is healthcare for those of you who are unaware. Or the HR 899 to dismantle the department of education. That is insanity. Another example that they want us ignorant, uneducated and stupid. Stupid enough to believe they are interested in protecting our rights instead of picking our pockets. There are ways to show your anger. Contact your representatives and senators. Call them. Don't email or send a letter. Instead, flood phones with your concerns. Make them be inundated with how displeased people are. There is an app to help you through this--Five Calls. Or there are other websites that will direct you to your representative's information. I called my two senators and representative. Their local and national office in D.C. I encourage you to follow suit. Feel like you are participating in this instead of feeling like you have no control over how this will continue. Do not lose faith. You are not alone.
There are marches on Wednesday in every Capitol City at noon, in your time zone. Consider joining and showing strength in numbers. Do what you can. It is a lot. I know. There is some reporting that these protests will enable the president to declare martial law. That potential is terrifying but that is what it is designed to do. Stop us from unifying out of fear. You are not alone.
Take time to decompress. I must incorporate more of that. Have a gratitude journal or get outside. I have been overwhelmed with how much I am on my phone looking at all of the insanity that is going on. I wake up and rush to listen to my podcasts. I very between pod save America, I've Had It, The Rational Boomer and the Reid Out. The I've Had it ladies are hilarious. I have found myself walking a park or on a street and laughing out loud at some of their commentary. I have received strange looks as a result. Imagine encountering someone bursting out in laughter for no reason.
Do what makes sense to you. But don't do nothing. If you have a community of people, share information. If you enjoy writing, blog, write, create newsletters to share information. If you prefer donating money instead of action, consider contributing to Indivisible. This group is reputable and taking action. I donated to vote blue, once, and am now in their system and receive several emails asking for money. Maybe I would be more inclined to donate to that organization if I saw action out of them. We need more visible representatives and senators pushing back. Someone needs to lead or act as if they are interested in standing up for the rights of the people.
Thank you for listening. Until tomorrow.
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