Bracing

by Paula | Jan 20, 2017 | Paula Persists

Most days I set an intention to help guide me through that particular day.  It’s generally 1-2 words, like “calm”, “Focus”, “Strength”.   Today, my intention is “Breathe“.

Today, we are taking a collective deep breath to brace ourselves for the storm of the new Administration.  Today I pack my bags and get on a plane to travel to Washington D.C.; where, along with many of my sisters and brothers, we will flex our First Amendment Rights to advocate for a government that is accountable, informed, and reflects the values of the majority of its people–values that reflect kindness and inclusivity.   We march to demonstrate support for all threatened groups, whose hard-won rights are threatened by the prevailing winds.

My son posts “Grab your pussies, learn to speak Russian, and prepare for the  nuclear winter”.    It is catchy,  but I prefer a more mundane slogan:    Grab your signs, Learn to speak OUT and prepare for the NEXT election!