I woke this morning to the news of the further unraveling of the social fabric we have haphazardly woven into our world. I am sad that the USA has chosen a fabric of rough and uniform texture rather than a delicate and diverse one. I expect that this will be a harsh and painful time
I also am aware of the unstable climate we have created in our world-wide atmosphere. I watch as the whole world rushes forward toward an environmental upheaval never before experienced by our species. There is great human pain in our future, brought about by our effect on our environment.
Even as I expect to share in the approaching pain, I intend not to be swayed or swept away by it or its anticipation. The social condition in the USA has been making a dramatic shift as so many people yield to their fear and the pain of loss. Claw and fang are having their day; tenderness is taking a holiday for many. I watch, and I wonder if this will plunge us into a time of panicked savagery or awakened consciousness.
My world has passed a significant pivotal point, both social and environmental. I think we have the capacity t0 work our way through, but I am uncertain that we will. What will we choose to do?
I am watching, and I will touch what I can. I will change what I can, but I will not be changed by what I cannot. I think I will be mostly watching and resolving not to be swept away by fear and panic.