November 9, 2016

The Only Way Out Is Through

I sat infront of a plate of food that I reluctantly purchased for myself; a croissant, 2 egg-whites, two slices of crispy turkey bacon, and a side salad. A hot coffee to keep me cozy and up. I sat there staring at as if it would speak back to me. As if the coffee would do the job of actually waking me up from this daze that I remained in. The same daze that choked back tears as I told River Hillary did not win, but in the end she would be okay, Peter and I remained her mother and father. Her safe space. And while saying it, it felt unfair. It feels unfair to offer safety and joy to my own children while many can’t and won’t feel that right now. I don’t feel it. But it is my job to create it.

We canvassed, we convinced voters to vote, I wrote post after post and so did many of my peers. I don’t think any of us expected this. We are all so proud of Hillary Clinton and the work she did, and how she inspired my daughter to dream big.  Right now, we are afraid. Right now, we are mourning. Tomorrow, we get up and we activate.

Prayer For Hope

You have been telling people that this is the eleventh hour.
Now you must go back and tell people that this is the hour!
And there are things to be considered:
Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relationships?
Are you in right relation?
Where is your water?
Know your Garden.
It is time to speak your truth.
Create your community.
Be good to yourself.
And not look outside of yourself for a leader.
This could be a good time!
There is a river flowing very fast.
It is so great and fast that there are those who will be afraid.
They will hold on to the shore.
They will feel that they are being torn apart, and they will suffer greatly.
Know that the river has its destination.
The elders say that we must let go of the shore,
push off into the middle of the river,
keep our eyes open,
and our heads above the water.
See who is in there with you and celebrate.
At this time we are to take nothing personally,
least of all, ourselves.
For the moment that we do,
our spiritual growth comes to a halt.
The time of the lone wolf is over.
Gather yourselves!
Banish the word struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary.
All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones that we have been waiting for.”
– attributed to Elders, Oraibi, Arizona Hopi Nation

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6 thoughts on “The Only Way Out Is Through”

  • Reply Anonymous November 10, 2016 at 3:07 am

    Thank you.

    I just don't know what else to say but I'm here with you in front of an uneaten meal. Just, thank you.

  • Reply ALIN November 10, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    Sending you big love from Norway.

  • Reply Anne Elizabeth November 11, 2016 at 1:15 am

    The election results shocked me. I still haven't processed it. My 7 year old bawled when I told him who was elected president… Sending you lots of love! ❤️

  • Reply jurobins November 11, 2016 at 1:15 am

    Working through the numbness and disbelief.

  • Reply isabel November 11, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    Thank your doing so much! We are all reeling.

  • Reply Marisa November 14, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Thank you for your hard work and your words! I'm with you.

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