I'm gonna say something that will probably jinx this, but here goes. I'm shocked, SHOCKED, at how this forum here on Locals is unfolding. I've seen posts here that on Facebook would have triggered either Liberal or Conservative "elephants" to stampede with vitriol and reactivity, but instead here prompt thoughtful dialog, a supportive and inclusive attitude, and generally helpful conversation even when it's clear that people disagree on the fundamental politics of the subject. WHAT THE HELL. Could there be hope for us yet? Is the Alt-Middle really a thing?
This place is teaching me that the answer is a resounding yes. I'm so proud to be here with y'all in this Tribe 🙏
I came home from work the other afternoon to find this precious trio (with mom) standing to the right of my driveway. They were so tiny! So cute!
In the middle of the night when your past misdeeds come back to berate you, you should do two things:
1. Honor the lessons and realize that it is because you're a better person now and be thankful of that!
2. See that persons who do harms against you and others are harming themselves more. Others are as yourself in the need compassion. Just as you needed compassion when you were in dark times, everyone needs compassion.
We are all a moment. We are not :that" moment, or a "future" moment. We are "this" moment!