Sitting in traffic today, I reflected again on the current state of affairs taking place at every level of our society, which has been highlighted by the White House and influences surrounding Trump including “conservative” big money donor billionaires who stand against what the majority want for our future, and fearful small minded individuals who chortle ideas of isolation and protectionism from “liberal ideals” screaming exclusion to anyone or anything which seems to disagree with their ideology or is “different”.
This small-minded non-astute fear and hate comes in many forms, names and disguises*. It is very unbecoming to humanity—especially in our land that espouses so many opportunities and was built on the philosophy; freedom for all. Why have we slapped labels on everyone we encounter? It really seems a revelation of our ability and depth for compassion action towards others—or lack thereof—our inclusion—or lack of—or our love or our hate and fears now un-hide-able and on display for all to see no matter if you are red or blue—pink, purple, green or orange. The era of fence sitting is over. We cannot pretend to be one way and really act another behind closed doors. The truth is upon us. For some it will hurt—for others they will be seen as the compassionate human beings they have always been. But why have we labeled this as conservative and liberal? Can’t we just call it, “accountable”? Isn’t it really a war between light and dark? Between choosing love or fear?
I lived in Texas. I lived in Iowa. I grew up in Seattle. And I have made south Florida my home for the last dozen years. I have a college degree which exposed me to many individuals—all students together on the large campus in Washington and the small one in Nacogdoches, Texas. My ex-husband spent eight years in the army as part of the medical corps—and the exposure was enlightening. Early in my marriage we drove through many countries in Western Europe. I have traveled to Hawaii, California, and many other states exploring, and traversing the United States with my kids and ex-Mother-in-law in tow. I lived in England for a short stint—and I took in foreign exchange students from around the globe. I am proud to say that in my experience, and underneath it all, most everyone just wants to be happy—they seek love. They want to care for their children. They want to provide for their families. They talk of their childhoods. They talk of their parents; their courtships. They want nourishing healthy food to eat. They love to laugh. They want to help the underprivileged. They want to be well, and have clean water to drink. They want good education themselves and for society–their children. Most everyone likes a good story and enjoys sharing theirs—to be heard. Goodness rules most of the time and is normally quiet—fear and hate are loud, obnoxious and need to have the attention to control; force and broadcast as fear is their motto and mechanism. This is old paradigm—old energy survival still clinging for “life.” Haven’t we outgrown this old paradigm, Donald? Or are you just the one elected to shake the fence of comfort?
We are all here as souls to make a contribution to the evolution of humanity. Because, “they”, like “I” are all part of the divine creator. Whatever the face of God looks like to you, I ask, how can we spew such vitriol at each other when we all come from the same place? Different names and different rituals, and different traditions, we are all part of the vast and unknowable living soul of the cosmos. And, I wonder out loud, how anyone can be so arrogant as to feel they are better than and know more than others? To push their beliefs as the law of the land which simply doesn’t fit into my box is wrong—so why do they insist I live in theirs? Who made that rule? Can’t we figure out how to live in peace where the one with the most testosterone doesn’t have to dominate and control others? Where is the tolerance and empathy? Why do they hold us small? Don’t we need and want a country where we can all honor our differences and respect one another?
I am proud of the judge in Seattle. I believe he ruled correctly. (And the court in San Francisco also.) And now Hawaii. This was a ban of prejudice and exclusion that could only be based on fear. Ironically, Trump seems to want to isolate us, like he has isolated himself in his ivory tower—exploiting many for his gain. (I have no proof, but suits against him for not paying people for work they have done in good faith are well documented, and I am sure there are many unscrupulous actions and intentions that certainly have crossed the line of decency. Which is oddly deemed as “successful” and even admired in our culture. What happen to words like, wisdom, courage, love, temperance, or integrity—or kindness, fairness, gratitude, humility, beauty of our earth or excellence? And we all know, how you do anything, is how you do everything.)
Miami is a multi-cultural melting pot—and a microcosm of our country; there are many more “Miamis” outside Florida. The faces and heritage have continued to change over the decades and will change into the future. We have all come from somewhere else, no matter who we are when you go back far enough. Even bigger, we are all a melting pot. It is most obvious for anyone to see. Perhaps a bigger question to ask, is their hatred of others, really a deep self-loathing mirror about how they feel about themselves? Is it a revealing portrait of how this lack and never-ending abyss of not-enough is camouflage for self-abomination, and hatred of self, whose actions are bullying, lying, narcissism, control and the perpetuation of fear? It shows in every other way as well: Lack of respect for women and the choice for caring and making decisions for ourselves on what is right for us or the total disrespect for the LBGTQ community is disgraceful. The budget presented recently is certainly another reflection of Trump and the White House’s lack of compassion and concern for others; Military guns, aircraft fighters and destruction, his choice over peace, negotiation and compromise? Really, are you serious? Has anyone told him and his merry band that the old prophecies have passed? That is not the plan for Earth. It is time to look forward to something new, positive and elevating; we passed that marker—that potential gone. Why do you keep revisiting this doom and gloom? Are you trying to be right?
If he wants his fantasy Kingship to be one of greatness, this “Wildcard” in the White House, needs to bring us to unity, love, tolerance, compassionate action and peace both here and around the world: we must set the example. Otherwise he will go down in flames with the other arrogant leaders of history that thought they were unreviewable and untouchable. The energy does not support his actions and time will simply reveal his true intention of light or dark. . . .
Yet the real catalyst may be the stirring within each one of us. Somehow, when we think its another’s problem, we don’t have compassion for another’s plight or struggle—until it hits close to home. I watched and read a number of emotional pleas from red state Trump voters who came very close to losing their health care—and their meals. Even PBS’s Big Bird’s head is on the chopping block. One woman from Indiana was upset when she learned her husband was being deported—he apparently had never completed paperwork—and is now sitting with ICE to be sent back to Mexico in spite of living here for decades. She was astounded because in her mind—only “bad” people would be deported. Hitting home stirred her beliefs and her viewpoint. When we live in a box that does not include others who are different from ourselves, we never change our view of life. Human nature always seems to point to someone else’s plight and fault—but that’s old too.
We must all take part and perhaps that is what we are being called to do . . . stirrings of a civilization growing up. In the end, Love “trumps” hate which ironically seems to be lost on our leadership today. And when the leadership understands this, we will be better able to move forward in a more astute way; it is not us against them. No one ever wins this way, with this mentality. Our goals of the future, must be goals for humanity, where peace, benevolence, and compassion is given to all including our home, we call Planet Earth. When we embrace this vision, red, blue, pink, purple, green or orange can come together in unity. Perhaps, we are the army that is being called forth? Can you visualize this unity, peace, love and compassion for all? I believe it is up to us, not just our leadership. And, if those in Washington, D.C. choose not to carry this vision for us—we can do it for ourselves because it’s our world and there are millions of us to stand together in Love! This is the power we hold. See and embrace the light!
“Governments cannot exist in an old paradigm when those they rule are in a new one.”
*The Immigration Ban
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