I don't like to get political; this is not that kind of blog. But I'd feel like a fraud if I pretended all was joyful in my house today. Tears have been shed, probably not the last. It all seems so...raw.
If you're happy with the outcome of this election, I'm sincerely glad there is some happiness to be found. I hope you will share that happiness with grace and kindness.
But if you're sad, well then, like all flight attendants robotically tell us: "Put on your own oxygen mask first." Most likely, there's somebody who really needs you right now. Perhaps someone much younger and smaller, someone who can't even begin to process the sadness all alone. A little self-care goes a long way towards helping the people you love.
Self-care and "family first" are my most important priorities right now. This means not only many group hugs with my family, and cuddles with my velvety-eared dog, but also extra helpings of chocolate hazelnut spread for the kids without lecturing that it's really not so healthy. (I plan to steal a few spoonfuls myself. Tablespoons.)
Bubble baths have moved way up on my personal to-do list. And trips to the movies. And game nights.
I think it's more important than ever for us to seek out the little pockets of beauty in each day. To appreciate what's good in our lives. To use all of our senses to re-engage with the natural world around us. (In other words: Go for a walk.)
And I know, from experience, that some relief can be found in tears.
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