So, the world feels pretty bleak right now. It is. But
always/nevers and extreme ways of seeing things can make things feel even heavier
and worse. We all need a break. Like Gordon said in his e-mail yesterday,
please take care of yourselves. Here’s a few things that have helped me (personally)
this week:
Activate with others:
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10 Actions in 100 Days Seattle
Take A Break:
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Plan your vacation time and communicate it
responsibly so it goes as smoothly as possible for everyone involved
Laugh….if you can…even
if it’s laugh-crying?
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The Daily Show is a go-to for me
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“What to do when you're so overwhelmed by the
Trump presidency you can barely move”
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Escape into a (non-dystopian) book or movie!
Remember that we’re
in this together even if it looks a little different:
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When everything feels so divisive:
Share positive local changes
that affect your work!
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Changes are happening in Seattle; Seattle
approved two open-use sites (but lack funding and locations)
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People Experiencing Homelessness are Connecting
to Estranged Family Due to Startup “Mircale Messages”
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We have some folks in office who won’t be
bullied
And even stories that
aren’t local but remember all the good work around the world! Remember the arch
that bends toward justice and acceptance:
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20 good stories
https://www.facebook.com/interestingsh/videos/1248207171928552/
https://www.facebook.com/interestingsh/videos/1248207171928552/
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Lesbian Church Minster near White House
https://www.facebook.com/Upworthy/videos/1602791829761669/
https://www.facebook.com/Upworthy/videos/1602791829761669/
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100 Years of Planned Parenthood
https://www.facebook.com/NowThisHer/videos/960548247409384/
https://www.facebook.com/NowThisHer/videos/960548247409384/
And cuteoverload used
to be my go-to, but here’s some things that help now: