I say to you - and to Joyce - that we have suffered a trauma. People heal from trauma quickly or slowly, completely or partially. We need to let people heal at their own speed. A person in trauma and/or depression and/or anger will not be able to run a marathon until they can even walk. Give each of us the time we need. Trust and encourage them to recover.
I say to you - and to Joyce - that we have suffered a trauma. People heal from trauma quickly or slowly, completely or partially. We need to let people heal at their own speed. A person in trauma and/or depression and/or anger will not be able to run a marathon until they can even walk. Give each of us the time we need. Trust and encourage them to recover.
The people in the foxholes, flying over Germany and in battle day after day did not take time out. Right now, today we are moving on in the fight.
If people choose not to fight that is their business. They really need to stop going around saying we are doomed; we lost Democracy and all the other crap I am reading in the comments.
Roxanna, I agree. I have been trying to show extra compassion for vulnerable people and it really does keep me sane. My home is a duplex and IтАЩve been donating the other unit to refugees. Right now my тАЬtenantsтАЭ are a family of refugees from Ethiopia/Kenya. Despite experiencing murder and torture, they are the kindest people you could meet. Their resilience and generosity give me hope and inspiration. And the middle child calls me Grandma (in Swahili). тЭдя╕П It may not save democracy but itтАЩs sure as hell saving me!
I say to you - and to Joyce - that we have suffered a trauma. People heal from trauma quickly or slowly, completely or partially. We need to let people heal at their own speed. A person in trauma and/or depression and/or anger will not be able to run a marathon until they can even walk. Give each of us the time we need. Trust and encourage them to recover.
We do not have time.
The people in the foxholes, flying over Germany and in battle day after day did not take time out. Right now, today we are moving on in the fight.
If people choose not to fight that is their business. They really need to stop going around saying we are doomed; we lost Democracy and all the other crap I am reading in the comments.
Well, you convinced me, Barbara. There is no hope left.
I give up.
I'm glad you brought up the word trauma. The only way to heal from trauma is to love ourselves, or so I have come to believe.
Anne, I think loving others is also essential. And yes, love is the answer.
Compassion goes a long way in helping others' healing as well as in our own maintaining strength as we go forth into the fray.
Roxanna, I agree. I have been trying to show extra compassion for vulnerable people and it really does keep me sane. My home is a duplex and IтАЩve been donating the other unit to refugees. Right now my тАЬtenantsтАЭ are a family of refugees from Ethiopia/Kenya. Despite experiencing murder and torture, they are the kindest people you could meet. Their resilience and generosity give me hope and inspiration. And the middle child calls me Grandma (in Swahili). тЭдя╕П It may not save democracy but itтАЩs sure as hell saving me!