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I’m Feeling Down Today
I know why — and I should be wiser about my choices going forward with that awareness.
Over the last two days, I made a mistake.
While I tend to read only headlines to remain in the know and not be unaware of the world outside, that is usually as far as I go. But yesterday I read a couple of articles, then another this morning — and I am feeling down because of it.
What the hell happened to us? When did we get to this awful place? How did we end up with such a blatant criminal as President? How come all the checks and balances meant to remove him have failed? Does anyone from his party care that he has no interest in preserving the democracy he is sworn to protect?
Oh, and that’s just the beginning. How are so many people under his sway? Why does he have the ravenous followers he does? How can they not see his lies? Why do they think he cares about them in the slightest?
I find myself sitting in a low place. I feel down — which is a combination of hopelessness, fear, rage, and disbelief. Probably doesn’t help that it’s overcast currently.
It’s important to be aware of what is happening in the world. But I cannot allow that to dominate my life. If I do — there will be nothing I can do to create a positive impact.
