Things I’ve done since the election:
– checked in with friends and family
– revisited a book I’m writing and started revising it again
– donated to charity (Philadelphia City Rowing)
– worked out harder and channeled my anger into making my body healthy and strong
– prioritized my health – checkups, vaccinations, time with friends
– organized my personal finances and documents
– turned the volume down on voices that seek to harm and diminish others and amplified those that seek to uplift and embrace others
– engaged my community and listened to their stories
– watched movies (My Old Ass- wonderful little movie and Aubrey Plaza – need I say more?) and listened to music
– given myself permission to opt out of situations that I know will harm me
– read things other than the news, (Ursula K Le Guin, Naked Economics – I’m a nerd ok?)
I cannot control the world. It’s an illusion to think that we can. But I control me. And I have power. You have power. Don’t forget that.
