Thank you precious Satya. Yes, tears, contemplation, and for me a bit of surprised screaming and shaking.....reminded me of quaking , stomping spiritual practices. I'v been thinking a lot about my ancesters over the last year....those I knew and those for whom I only have a name . The grandfathers have been so prominent as I walk my ocean bluffs ...as is mother ocean , divine Iya, brought me into their company. I have enjoyed being with them. They just walk, don't talk (the stong silent tyes,I guess) but soon I will have them to dinner .Maybe yams and greens will loosen their tongues. For now the grand mothers are really chatty. They have reminded me often but especially November 6 early in the am. people of my blood survived and thrived, people who on the surface had no bodily autonomy had their souls and in silence, darkness sang, danced, loved, learned to read, write and secreted away their hearts until they were free. They led to me! Women I knew as a child did not have the right to vote, go where they wanted, have personal $ and yet they loved me, danced, worshiped, found and gave joy. And they were incredibly successful in life and living, SO , what to make of all of this.... In me and in all of us is some kind of story of survival and because we are here it was successful....maybe not always pretty like the fairytales but always true. Obviously I dont know what tomorrow will bring but I have an idea of what I am able to bring to that table with my grandfathers and great grandfathers and great great grandfathers. Its a soul filled with gratitude, fear, questions and some clarity. Gratitude for many things including your missive and list; fear about all the horrors possible;questions about how and why this happened(including embarrising wonderings about the integrity in the election results..(.I feel like a conspiriacy person) and clarity that I AM and I can BE in this moment and the next, and the next. And of course for me that is my precious ENOUGH. Much love sent your way and to whom ever reads this.
Thank you so much. I needed this. Fortunately, I have a solo exhibition of my photography starting at the end of the month through December. It is called Lo Sagrado Femenino and was begun in 2023. I continued to find inspiration during the 2024 election election season in which there was an extraordinary centering of women’s bodies in our American presidential election. As you had written, in an electorate deeply divided by gender, biological essentialist arguments about what the feminine and the masculine mean called for reflection. This photographic work is my reflection. Installing the show and guiding people through the imagery and its meaning will be healing for me. And, I hope, them.
I found this article to be extremely helpful as I try and tame my anxiety and wonder what steps I can take to feel empowered and find peace in my heart. The last thing I want to do is be in fear-collectively that takes us deeper into the pit. In peace, unity and inner strength fueled only with loving intention.
Thank you!!! 🙏 ❤️🙏 I just finished painting a beautiful collection of hand painted silk scarves called “Flower Songs” that would empower women that I planned to offer at a Holiday Arts Festival. Just now I received word that I was not accepted into the festival! I will continue to explore other venues where I can share my creativity for women as my commitment to creating.
Dear Satya, Thank you so much for being here, for writing so clearly what is too deep to even grieve yet. Numb. Yesterday I purchased by Matthew Fox's book, Trump & The Maga Movement as Anti-Christ. The Forward alone was useful in terms of unpacking how the archetype applies to DJT. This morning I listened to Ep. 5 of your podcast, Salome & Elijah, and I am rereading the pages you referred to (188-191. My heart remains steadfast toward all matters of the heart...our portal to the Divine Mother's love. I am so, so happy to read that you will be offering the retreat on December 8th. I wouldn't miss it. This post is medicine. With Love, Mary 🙏
This is both brilliant and a welcome guide to taking right action in the face of the uncertainty of the (potentially) dark future for our country. Thank you, Satya.
I'm crying too. But I am clear that my staying depressed, angry, sad and devastated will do no good for myself or others. I appreciate your suggestions as means for self-care. I already have my project lined up! A big long hug when I see you is on my list!
They did take him at his word and liked what they heard. That is what stuns. Trump is just an instrument for the Buchanan, Bannon, Vance agenda to re imagine the globe. It is a picture of residential evil that boggles any humanistic mind. We are on a historical wave.
Thank you precious Satya. Yes, tears, contemplation, and for me a bit of surprised screaming and shaking.....reminded me of quaking , stomping spiritual practices. I'v been thinking a lot about my ancesters over the last year....those I knew and those for whom I only have a name . The grandfathers have been so prominent as I walk my ocean bluffs ...as is mother ocean , divine Iya, brought me into their company. I have enjoyed being with them. They just walk, don't talk (the stong silent tyes,I guess) but soon I will have them to dinner .Maybe yams and greens will loosen their tongues. For now the grand mothers are really chatty. They have reminded me often but especially November 6 early in the am. people of my blood survived and thrived, people who on the surface had no bodily autonomy had their souls and in silence, darkness sang, danced, loved, learned to read, write and secreted away their hearts until they were free. They led to me! Women I knew as a child did not have the right to vote, go where they wanted, have personal $ and yet they loved me, danced, worshiped, found and gave joy. And they were incredibly successful in life and living, SO , what to make of all of this.... In me and in all of us is some kind of story of survival and because we are here it was successful....maybe not always pretty like the fairytales but always true. Obviously I dont know what tomorrow will bring but I have an idea of what I am able to bring to that table with my grandfathers and great grandfathers and great great grandfathers. Its a soul filled with gratitude, fear, questions and some clarity. Gratitude for many things including your missive and list; fear about all the horrors possible;questions about how and why this happened(including embarrising wonderings about the integrity in the election results..(.I feel like a conspiriacy person) and clarity that I AM and I can BE in this moment and the next, and the next. And of course for me that is my precious ENOUGH. Much love sent your way and to whom ever reads this.
This resonates deeply. Thank you Patricia!
So good to read your writings again. Sending love to you and looking forward to the next time we talk- my sister in conspiracies 🙏🏽
Thank you so much. I needed this. Fortunately, I have a solo exhibition of my photography starting at the end of the month through December. It is called Lo Sagrado Femenino and was begun in 2023. I continued to find inspiration during the 2024 election election season in which there was an extraordinary centering of women’s bodies in our American presidential election. As you had written, in an electorate deeply divided by gender, biological essentialist arguments about what the feminine and the masculine mean called for reflection. This photographic work is my reflection. Installing the show and guiding people through the imagery and its meaning will be healing for me. And, I hope, them.
I found this article to be extremely helpful as I try and tame my anxiety and wonder what steps I can take to feel empowered and find peace in my heart. The last thing I want to do is be in fear-collectively that takes us deeper into the pit. In peace, unity and inner strength fueled only with loving intention.
https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins/
Thank you for sharing this. You’re the second person who has and it’s excellent. Glad to have it. ❤️
Excellent article. Thank you, Denise.
Thank you!!! 🙏 ❤️🙏 I just finished painting a beautiful collection of hand painted silk scarves called “Flower Songs” that would empower women that I planned to offer at a Holiday Arts Festival. Just now I received word that I was not accepted into the festival! I will continue to explore other venues where I can share my creativity for women as my commitment to creating.
I have been reading poems and playing through various songs
Poems I am rereading include
Robert Frost's "Fire and Ice"
almost everything by T.S. Eliot
much by Yeats especially "The Second Coming"
Songs include
Doris Day's maternal rendition of "Que Sera Sera"
Pete Seeger's "Quite Early Morning"
(If we could heed these early warnings, the time right now is early morning")
Bob Dylan's "A Hard Rain's a-gonna Fall"
Simon and Garfunkel's rendition of "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream"
lots and lots of stuff by Joni Mitchell
and when I am in a more twisted darker mood
"The End" by the Doors and...
Mel Brooks' "Springtime for Hitler" from "The Producers"
(I'm thinking of updating the lyrics)
Dear Satya, Thank you so much for being here, for writing so clearly what is too deep to even grieve yet. Numb. Yesterday I purchased by Matthew Fox's book, Trump & The Maga Movement as Anti-Christ. The Forward alone was useful in terms of unpacking how the archetype applies to DJT. This morning I listened to Ep. 5 of your podcast, Salome & Elijah, and I am rereading the pages you referred to (188-191. My heart remains steadfast toward all matters of the heart...our portal to the Divine Mother's love. I am so, so happy to read that you will be offering the retreat on December 8th. I wouldn't miss it. This post is medicine. With Love, Mary 🙏
This is both brilliant and a welcome guide to taking right action in the face of the uncertainty of the (potentially) dark future for our country. Thank you, Satya.
Thank you for this and all your wisdom. A lot to think about and so helpful to have this as a guide.
Thank you, Satya. This is perfect. I will be rereading your words of wisdom and compassion often. And looking forward to your next reflections.
Thank you for these suggestions. I love them all spelled out so when that lost feeling overwhelms I have this guidepost.
I'm crying too. But I am clear that my staying depressed, angry, sad and devastated will do no good for myself or others. I appreciate your suggestions as means for self-care. I already have my project lined up! A big long hug when I see you is on my list!
Thank you, Satya 🩷
They did take him at his word and liked what they heard. That is what stuns. Trump is just an instrument for the Buchanan, Bannon, Vance agenda to re imagine the globe. It is a picture of residential evil that boggles any humanistic mind. We are on a historical wave.
Satya,
Your insights resonate deeply. I am blessed to be one of your people — and blessed to be able to hold you close.
Thanks for your summation. It speaks to most of my thoughts, survivng and thriving with a new reality. Peace and love will prevail.
Grateful for your wisdom and eloquence. ❤️