WTF? Where’s The Flower? Who’s The Friend? What The F*ck?
In 2018 when I wrote, an article called the Politics of Possession I thought maybe I was going out on a limb. While much of the feedback was positive, at least one person shared they felt uncomfortable that I was talking about politics in this way as a spiritual person. We live in a very different world.
If you are uncomfortable with the mixing of spirituality and politics, you must be outraged by what’s happening now.
What the F*ck?
Our government, founded explicitly on the separation of church and state, is trying to gaslight us into believing we are not just a homogeneously Christian nation, but a Christian nationalist nation, a nation where wives must submit to their husbands a nation, where women and people of color count less than white men.
In this vision, those same people are entitled to subsidized riches while everyone else, again, is worth less. It’s awe inspiring in its hypocrisy, misogyny, bigotry, and malice. The “it” in this sentence refers to the specific words, policies, and actions of the people who currently lead and administer our government. They lead in full, as they control all branches plus the court. And yet they blame everyone but themselves for the state of things.
At the same time, with the paradox that always exists, the world has loveliness. In familiar and improbable places, we find grace and beauty, kindness and generosity.
So yes. WTF? What The F*ck? But also, Where’s the Flowers? And Who’s The Friend?
Where’s the Flower?
I started a plant calendar last year to track when things bloom. It’s a way of focusing on the beautiful and life-giving flora in my neighborhood, honoring the beauty and as time goes on, looking forward to the flowering that happens luxuriously and deliciously here. It’s a balm.
Who’s The Friend?
And I am appreciating friendship. These can be lonely times but also bonding times. Your friends may be human beings or non-human beings. Your friendships may be yet to unfold. Find and appreciate those who see you and who you feel safe being yourself with. This is treasure.
If we are feeling anger or despair at times that probably means we are still breathing! Because WTF? Let’s also allow ourselves to relax and enjoy doing fun things if we are able, to admire the bravery of those standing up to tyranny and cruelty, and be in awe for our Mother Earth who, despite the disrespect being shown to her, will have the last laugh.
With love,
Mara
