I have post-election fatigue. I started reading four political blogs regularly before the election: Daily Kos, MOMocrats, PunditMom, and Mudflats. I was fascinated by the news, opinions, and drama swirling about the candidates and issues. Add to that mix the daily newspaper, morning shows, nightly news, and PBS NewsHour, and I was thoroughly briefed on anything and everything that happened in the country each and every day. I thought things would settle down after November 4. I couldn't have been more wrong.
Now there is daily coverage of the country's financial situation, President-elect Obama's time of transition, Congressional maneuvers, elections still not decided, and party politics - not to mention all the news about other daily events. My brain is full. It's time for me to take a break from all the doin's of the world and find that peaceful place inside.
I remembered this today ~
Work with joy.
Pray with love.
Dream from your heart.
Share what you have.
Live simply. Love deeply.
A good friend shared those words in her comments on a post I wrote in May. I love the wisdom and simplicity found in those five lines. This is my meditation for today, tomorrow, and the day after that. And I will remember to breathe....
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Great point Ms Sharon! The holidays make me feel like I'm not breathing- pant,pant!
I have been dealing with post-elecition fatigue, too. It is one reason why I started a blog last week. I am trying to go on a news fast. I like the poem, and I am going to use it when I meditate tomorrow. Thanks for sharing it.
Pearl
Marianne Williamson has always promoted the occasional "news fast," and I try to follow her lead. Here in Detroit, it's hard not to hang on every word of the news, as our statewide economy gets worse by the day. But that's all the more reason we have to refocus and count our blessings whenever possible.
Thank you for visiting the Pearlfleur blog. I tried to take a break from all the post-election news roar today. I was not entirely successful, but I am working at it.
Pearl
Sharon, I agree! I have a little framed saying in my home. It says: "Two things I need to do today: Breathe In, Breathe Out."
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