“At the table of peace, there will be bread and justice.” (Unknown)
All week, I’ve been pondering a post for this blog. I’m tired. I’m discouraged. I’m angry. My usual commentaries on kindness, living through a pandemic, or a government that has utterly failed its responsibilities to its citizens seem inadequate. And even if they weren’t, I’m angry, I’m tired, I’m discouraged.
I read a post this morning from Charlescearl’s Weblog that said what I wish I had the words to say, and what I wish all people will take the time to read. His final line gives me hope…
Why is Atlanta Burning? https://charlesearl.blog/2020/05/29/why-is-atlanta-burning/
A Year of Living Kindly 
Yes. These are dark, cruel days. We need to find a way to return to the light.
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I so agree, Cindy … but I fear it’s gonna be a while.
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You are human. You are honest. You are right to be angry. This is too much, too much.
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Thank you, Rachel. How I wish our country had a leader like yours.
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Someone to set the tone…
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Exactly!
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I hear you: this is a terrible & cruel time in America. It IS exhausting to witness, and to check our own white privilege. But we MUST support and agitate, so this never happens again! You’re only human: it’s OK to admit defeat some days, then step up again after a good sleep (& perhaps a debrief with a friend). Take care of yourself Donna, and rest assured you are on the right side xO, G
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Thanks, G, I appreciate your wise words.
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If you weren’t tired and discouraged by what is going on around us, I’d be worried about your mental health. Kindness is acknowledging the good and the bad in a balanced way. Or at least my definition of it is that.
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Thanks, Ally, I had to smile at the reality that in our world today, “mental health” means being agitated and disheartened. You’re so right about the importance of finding balance. Thanks!
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I think it’s hard not to be discouraged right now and to have hope for the future. The pandemic was bad enough, but then we had a senseless and unnecessary death and the violence that it caused. It seems to be a vicious cycle that we can’t find our way out of, which is beyond discouraging. If only we could learn from the past…..instead, we seem to keep repeating it.
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You’re right, Ann … it’s like a nightmarish “Groundhog Day.” Thanks!
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Hang in there, Donna!! You are a good person, and you are also a good example for the rest of us.
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