What Do We Do Now?

Same as always: all the good we can

Journal: 11 January, 2025, morning.

You can’t really force writing, like in this daily journaling that I do. Well, you can, but the results are usually unsatisfying. 

I try to write daily because it’s a good discipline to have and because writing helps me clarify my thinking, so it’s a good practice. I just haven’t had a lot of things to say for the past week or so. The thoughts are there, but the words don’t come, and I am smiling in amusement because I am writing words about not writing words and isn’t that ironic?

So much tragedy. So much loss. So much disappointment. In everything. 

What to do? In the face of all that?

What we can. Taking a deep breath, remembering that we are a force for good in the world (those of us that *are* that), what we can.

Donate to the relief efforts if you can. There are so many, but do what you can, remembering that there are local ones too. Follow your heart in this.

Whatever you do, do it with respect for the rule of law. We must, or all is lost. And yes, it may not appear to matter now, but it does, if only for your self respect, and that’s worth a lot.

Every morning when you get up and begin your life again, remind yourself of why you try to be a good human, remind yourself of what’s at stake, why you try to make a difference.

Feed yourself. Feed yourself with joy and laughter and light and soul nourishing things. We need this fuel.

Remember, you have a life. Don’t forget to live it, really LIVE it. With passion, and all your heart. No half measures.

And then? And then just go and do things. Good things, meant with good intentions.

That’s what I’m doing. I can’t think of anything better to do right now.

#journalingalife