We grow accustomed to the Dark— When light is put away— As when the Neighbor holds the Lamp To witness her Goodbye—
A Moment—We uncertain step For newness of the night— Then—fit our Vision to the Dark— And meet the Road—erect—
And so of larger—Darkness— Those Evenings of the Brain— When not a Moon disclose a sign— Or Star—come out—within—
The Bravest—grope a little— And sometimes hit a Tree Directly in the Forehead— But as they learn to see—
Either the Darkness alters— Or something in the sight Adjusts itself to Midnight— And Life steps almost straight.
--Emily Dickinson
Those are good points in your post there, m'dear -:)
I agree with you that it is scary as hell.
But, do not lose hope. Even if things are terminal, there are still those you love, your life, to spend your time with. Your society still exists, the world still exists, familes go to church, or not; they buy groceries; the go to movies; children play.
Even if it is the 'end' (which I don't think it is), there are still things to do. We still live in a time of wonders, of beauty, of laughter.
That said, please don't think that writing your congresscritter doesn't produce results. Like Margaret Mead said "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Have hope that there are others out there that are trying to deal with the situation. Using their contacts, their talents, skills, to try to resolve it, help others.
Find your talents. You don't have to change the world. Or even your entire country -:) Even by going to your Neighbourhood Association. Or organizing your neighbourhood; a giant block party to get to know everyone better.
A writer I really admire, Douglas Rushkoff, has these very interesting words to say about 'the situation' (http://www.rushkoff.com/2006/09/acceptance-doesnt-equal-acquiescence.php). I like the title Acceptance doesn't equal Acquiescence.
And here is something. (http://www.cbc.ca/tapestry/archives/2006/090306.html) If you believe in astrology, or somewhat believe, here is a bit of explanation on the 'Why' of what is happening right now. And the hope -:)
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Acceptance Doesn't Equal Acquiescence
Date: 2006-10-05 07:14 pm (UTC)When light is put away—
As when the Neighbor holds the Lamp
To witness her Goodbye—
A Moment—We uncertain step
For newness of the night—
Then—fit our Vision to the Dark—
And meet the Road—erect—
And so of larger—Darkness—
Those Evenings of the Brain—
When not a Moon disclose a sign—
Or Star—come out—within—
The Bravest—grope a little—
And sometimes hit a Tree
Directly in the Forehead—
But as they learn to see—
Either the Darkness alters—
Or something in the sight
Adjusts itself to Midnight—
And Life steps almost straight.
--Emily Dickinson
Those are good points in your post there, m'dear -:)
I agree with you that it is scary as hell.
But, do not lose hope. Even if things are terminal, there are still those you love, your life, to spend your time with. Your society still exists, the world still exists, familes go to church, or not; they buy groceries; the go to movies; children play.
Even if it is the 'end' (which I don't think it is), there are still things to do. We still live in a time of wonders, of beauty, of laughter.
That said, please don't think that writing your congresscritter doesn't produce results. Like Margaret Mead said "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only
thing that ever has."
Have hope that there are others out there that are trying to deal with the situation. Using their contacts, their talents, skills, to try to resolve it, help others.
Find your talents. You don't have to change the world. Or even your entire country -:) Even by going to your Neighbourhood Association. Or organizing your neighbourhood; a giant block party to get to know everyone better.
A writer I really admire, Douglas Rushkoff, has these very interesting words to say about 'the situation' (http://www.rushkoff.com/2006/09/acceptance-doesnt-equal-acquiescence.php). I like the title Acceptance doesn't equal Acquiescence.
And here is something. (http://www.cbc.ca/tapestry/archives/2006/090306.html) If you believe in astrology, or somewhat believe, here is a bit of explanation on the 'Why' of what is happening right now. And the hope -:)
There is always hope.