As with 70 million or so other Americans, I’m grieving the outcome of the 2024 election. It’s heavy on my heart and on my communities. And I don’t want to pretend otherwise.
I normally release episodes on Wednesdays and send the email update on Thursdays, and I knew I couldn’t plan ahead for this week. I had hopes, and I knew they might be dashed. So, I waited and hoped, and was ultimately disappointed.
My thoughts got really dark in the wee hours of the morning when I woke up and checked the results. There was fear, anger, hopelessness, and despair – as well as the deep loneliness of being awake at 3:30 in the morning with no one to cling to for warmth.
But the sun came up. I took myself for a walk. And I eventually found some words to offer – because saying nothing felt worse.
It’s not time for silver linings, not time for looking on the brightside. It’s time to allow the grief to run its course through those of us who are grieving. And to lean into loving each other fiercely.
Joy is so needed, now more than ever. But so is feeling our feelings and acknowledging the reality of the world that is emerging.
So, I recorded a love note to all of you. A reminder to choose love instead of the doomscroll in our heads.
If you’re reading this, if you listen to the podcast, know that you are not alone. That you are loved. And that we’ll get through this together.
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2 Responses
Thank you for your authentic share, Cate. This world needs more people who dare to be honest in the face of reality.
Be well
David
Thanks so much, David. Wishing you peace and connection today.