I feel so hopeless and dejected at the state of the world.
I joined 1% for the planet. I've got charities that 1% of my sales are going to go to : Two local charities, plus world central kitchen and operation olive branch.
I live an honest, kind, compassionate life. I'm working on my mental health and being the best parent I can be. I walk gently and softly on the earth. I'm intersectional. I'm an ally. I educate myself on social justice issues so others don't have to pick up my slack. I educate myself on global issues and politics. I listen to things and points of view that challenge me and make me uncomfortable. I challenge myself to grow. And I feel everything deeply.
And it still doesn't feel enough. And I have so much guilt for having food and shelter and a mostly able body mind, and that my kids are healthy and safe and whole. It's so hard to reconcile all the pain and anger I feel with ideas of hope. It's like I'm experiencing emotional burnout though.
I want to be able to help inspire change, or be a part of the change that makes living in this time and place tolerable at a minimum.
by JustSpitItOutNancy