Here are three: Make room for your grief, be with friends, and
don’t dismiss the people who voted for Donald Trump.
By Fran Korten
As did many of you, I watched Tuesday night’s returns with a mix of horror and fear. Fear for our warming planet, for our sense of decency, for our future. Those feelings are real and justified, so we should all take the moments we need to understand what has just happened. And then? There is much to be done.
Here are 10 things I will do to ready myself for what lies ahead. You may find them helpful, too.
1. Ground yourself
Breathe deeply. Go to a favorite spot in nature and really be there. Meditate. Find a favorite poem, reading, religious passage that has helped you before and read it quietly.
2. Allow the grief
Don’t suppress your feelings of fear, dread, anger, grief. Just allow them. But don’t wallow there; move on when you’re ready.
And allow other feelings to arise, too—they may surprise you.
3. Be with friends
This is a time for community. Share your feelings, your insights, your fears—and, especially, your hopes. Hug a lot.
4. Take a media break
Keep up with the news, but turn off the endless rehashing of painful stuff that you already know.
5. Take care of the children
Yours, neighbors’, grandchildren. They will sense your fear, and the very young won’t understand it. Reassure them that they are safe.
6. Reach out to anyone threatened
There are people who are especially afraid: immigrants, Muslims, Blacks, Latinos. Speak up and show solidarity.
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