Reply #9: Some thoughts.... [View All]

[CoffeeCat]

As you said, it's painful and lonely to "plug in" and see the reality for what it is. I sometimes
feel cursed as well, because I see things that others don't see--or find implausible.

For example, the video of the "camps" that our government is building. When you attempt to talk with
friends or relatives about this, they simply cannot (or will not) accept that our government is
building detainment camps that might eventually house US citizens who do not comply with the government.

To have your eyes wide opened about this administration--is daunting and depressing. It's much more
comfy in a cloud of denial. That's why many people "refuse" to see. It's too much for them. I think
all of this materialism, cocooning in our houses and big-screen televisions--is about self-soothing and
protecting oneself--on an unconscious level. People can feel that there's trouble brewing and they're
hunkering down in response.

On a brighter note--there are probably many enlightened and concerned people that you run across every day. You
just don't know it. I'm a stay-at-home mom from the 'burbs who drives her kids to soccer and belongs to a
Bible study. I highly doubt that you would meet me and immediately flag me as a liberal or as someone who
is overly concerned about Junior. I very much am, though.

Furthermore, denial is much more comfy--but it's not authentic. Facing reality and experiencing discomfort
and pain--are courageous. It is only in those states that one can affect change. I always think of Rosa Parks.
She could have stayed in her comfort zone and denied the prejudice that surrounded her. She could have kept
her mouth shut. However, she stepped out of her comfort zone and was willing to take on the discomfort--and
in the end--she changed the world and we all know her name.

Be proud of yourself for living an authentic life. Although it hurts sometimes--it's real and it's honest.