my appetite has collapsed and I've been getting only 4 to 6 hours sleep a night

[MadameButterfly]

31. I'm working with some healers who have told me to skip the news

and I admit I couldn't stay away from DU for 3 whole days. But I believe it is true that those of us who are not in positions of power to change things can do the most by taking care of ourselves. There is power in the energy of love over the energy of fear. I truly think we can make the most difference by not being afraid. This is easier said than done. I love AOC who says "i will not give them my fear." Of course she is not in your position, but she is exposed and choosing not to let that stop her.

They cannot steal the livelihoods of 25% of the country who are related to 75% of the country and get away with it. It will be stopped. Do some deep breathing and envision that time in the future when we are beyond this, feel the love and joy that future holds. A bunch of people will say this is a bunch of hooey, but if enough of us get together and do that (whose job it isn't to be placing lawsuits) I truly believe we'll help make it happen.

That doesn't mean we don't support the causes that are doing the activism and other useful things. But our main job is to take care of ourselves. The music and the friends are the way to go. When you check back in, things will be better and we'll be richer for you being in it with us.