Trying to feel some sort of goodness and minimization of the amounts of stress and anxiety that I have been experiencing for the last three and a half months.
It is insanity. Crushing. Intense.
Designed that way. I understand this. Still, while living in it, it is overwhelming, discouraging, debilitating. But I see cracks in this administration. I see that people are unifying and uniting to say no to what they are proposing. It wasn't a mandate. It never was. There were more people that didn't vote for him. They stayed home to show their displeasure for Gaza and the choices they were presented.
How is that working out?
Egg prices have increased. Gas prices are up. They want to take over the Gaza Strip which is insulting to every Palestinian. Making it so cavalier to just go in and take it over. ***This is insanity and not supported by what people voted for. Yes, they voted to showcase their base needs (misogyny, racism, sexism) but they also elected this man to not enter war. They raved about how he wasn't a war hawk during his first term.
Yet, now, the mandate is force the Palestinians to relocate, rehome. Having no sympathy/empathy for these people who have endured immense pain, torment, assault for years. It wasn't only 10/07. There has been a conflict since 1948. I don't think many people understand the amount of hatred that exists between the Israeli's and Palestinians. Then, we come in to just act like a wrecking ball. There is no sympathy for the Palestinians in the current administration's mind. They want to profit off of this with no regard for all of the blood that has been split. No regard that this is their homeland. They only look to benefit off of the beachfront property. Again, illustrating their hatred of people, they do not understand.
I see protest, power and unity. The halftime show was powerful. I recognize that many people were tuned out since they didn't understand it. It wasn't about being entertained. It wasn't about placating Caucasians. They were unwilling to delve into the messaging or consider being uncomfortable with what was being delivered. Still there is a curiosity now. Curiosity to see what the messaging was. Maybe a way to connect, support, solidify.
Do what feels right for you whatever that lane is. But do not remain silent. Do not comply. Do not willing fully give away your rights. Your rights to feel seen, happy and able to choose liberty. I know that sounds hokie and silly. I get it. I do. I feel that liberty has been stripped away from us. But, underlying all of this crazy is the knowledge that there is a movement being built. A movement rejecting what the patriarchy is trying to retain.
Be hopeful. Be bold. Be YOU
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