This country is so divided and, I think, for “feelers,” that general sense of discord and conflict just sort of… pollutes the emotional air. Even me, I feel it; sort of like a persistent cloud casting a shadow on the day-to-day. Pondering it a little this morning I realized that I’ve turned to an odd and eclectic set of things to sort of “brighten up” that dimness.
- Volunteering locally each week, serving meals and socializing with those in need
- A disciplined opt-out from participation in the discretionary economy
- Dipping my toes in some light activism by attending protests
- Extricating our family from big-tech (what I call “digital autonomy”)
A mishmash to be sure, but devoting some time and energy to these things yielded not only personal satisfaction but also more than a little “brightness.” And it’s not small amount of time and energy… been three months and counting on the digital autonomy efforts, which I’ve got planned as another separate entry.
Love and hugs.
Also written on this day...
- keaton's dress rehearsal - 2010
- i want my covers flat! - 2009
- too old for all this - 2008
- teenage freerange - 2007