A friend put a post up today expressing her fear and hopelessness in these times of political and climate decline. She fears for her children and grandchildren and the future of our planet.
She’s not the only one. Many of us are filled with a form of grief and lack of purpose at times. When it seems all is hopeless. But I refuse to accept that.
It is a form of grief to be living in these times. But as I did when my beloved husband Tom died and all looked hopeless, I embraced the grief, let the tears flow, then stepped forward into a new day.
Focus on the things we can do, rather than what we can’t do, what we do have rather than what we don’t have.
Take inspiration from those who hold out hope.
Jane Goodall, “Every day we make some impact on the planet. And the cumulative effect of millions of small ethical actions will truly make a difference.”
Fred Rogers, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
Margaret Mead, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Greta Thunberg, “Hope resides in collective action, not in governments. . . No one is too small to make a difference.”
Bruce Springsteen sings from a grounded realism with an enduring faith in the human spirit.
The people of Minneapolis and other cities made a difference by gathering together with marches, costumes, songs, and other forms of peaceful protest.
Yes, we have grief and fear but we also have hope and action, love and strength. Make your choice how you will make a difference.