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Tom's avatar

In two weeks, my brother and sister in law will be visiting from out of town. I am apprehensive. He is all-in on the chaos transpiring in the USA, believing the deception that this short term pain, will produce long term gains. I don’t believe that for a second, nor does my wife/his sister, but that’s the reality he lives in. Who knows, maybe history will show that he’s right and I’m wrong… but I don’t think so.

He and I have already had several discussions over the years about our differing views, sometimes on the edge of anger, but most times stopping short of that. We both agree that each of us thinks we’re right, and acknowledge we are at a perpetual impasse. It’s all so difficult for me to accept and understand, but this is where the world is at right now, not only in this country, but sadly and scarily, in a growing number of societies around the world.

So, in anticipation of this visit, I’m doing my best to mentally prepare to set my intention to remain calm and loving. As this, and your other posts constantly remind me, this is the only way forward. I will continue to actively promote compassion, inclusion, and democratic values in the world, as I believe activism is still called for given these circumstances of the day, but one-on-one, try to heal the hot mess by remaining friendly.

Thank you for your outreach.

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Joanne Goodrich's avatar

Yes, Sean, yes, yes, yes! Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your journey.

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