Getting Through Today

I can so easily become heavily burdened by the racistsexistmoneyhungrydeceitfulmasterfulmanipulation called life in these United States.  This morning I pondered the thought that many folks are painfully aware that our society (indeed, our world) is in desperate need of transformation – I’m certainly not the only person with this realization and burden.  Yet, we all somehow get through each day.  How?  What is it that we do to stay centered, what do we tell ourselves?

I’ve experienced some very difficult days these past few weeks, during which I completely forgot that I’m connected.  I allowed my inner turmoil to jeopardize my relationship with my family, and I was so internally focused that I lost sight of my connection with nature.  I forgot how much calm and perspective I've derived in the past from walking slowly among the trees, from looking closely at a flower. 

In my quest to live freely, I'm deeply comforted by the unconditional love of my family and immensely grateful for the ever-present opportunity to indulge myself in the simultaneous euphoria and grounding offered by nature. 

So I will get through today.  And what about you?  Are you ever overwhelmed by the injustice and insanity offered up on a platter daily? Pretending that things aren't so bad is not a truth that can maintain a strong connection.  Looking closely at a flower may not impact you like it does me, but hopefully you can find something that will remind you that life is diverse, and cannot begin to be summed up by your own perspective or experience. Knowing how downward-pulling disconnection can be, I encourage you to somehow make yourself remember that you're connected!  Our sustained connection to each other and to the Earth will make the transformation of our society and world possible.

Copyright August, 2013 by Dianne Durham