As you said, Open, "It's definitely NOT all love and light." Many seem to be escaping into that bubble and some judge those who speak out for the oppressed under Trump's platform of hate as unloving. Surrender and acceptance to what is can easily translate to turning a blind eye to social injustice and suffering. Surrendering and not trying to "fix" what is can easily become an excuse not to speak up for the persecuted. Many prayed to their gods and turned their eyes heavenwards rather than "see" their neighbours carted away to concentration camps under Hitler. Many social media posts implore the need to send LOVE BOMBS to Donald Trump and, indeed, he is just as deserving as any of us to be loved unconditionally. Yes, he is part of the collective consciousness we have all co-created and this is most certainly an urgent call to shine the light into the dark corners of our own psyches. But let's not forget the many who will suffer under his regime. I feel their suffering as a call to deepen our love and compassion and commitment to social justice.

I'm sick of all the correct, highfalutin spiritual talk.

Cathy