This reminds me of what Joan Baez said about living 85% in denial to avoid becoming extremely depressed, and then using 15% to help a little fish. She talked about how we can't turn the tide on the problems of the world all alone, but we can save some fishes. Whatever fishes you want to focus on, whatever calls to you issue-wise.
Love this reminder to "do what you can." Every morning, upon awakening, I say to myself, "Everything that happens to me and around me is necessary. I view it all as necessary, and I will do the work that is mine to do." It's not always easy to know what that work is, but I keep asking.
Great article Dian. I love the film Jo Jo Rabbit despite its premise. It is a clever way of illuminating the terror of fascism, which unfortunately seems to be constantly repeated in history. Kindness is so important, even in just the smallest way.
This reminds me of what Joan Baez said about living 85% in denial to avoid becoming extremely depressed, and then using 15% to help a little fish. She talked about how we can't turn the tide on the problems of the world all alone, but we can save some fishes. Whatever fishes you want to focus on, whatever calls to you issue-wise.
I really like that story! If you save that one fish, I’m sure the fish will appreciate it!
Reminds me of a quote: To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world.
Cinnte ar fad!!
Love this reminder to "do what you can." Every morning, upon awakening, I say to myself, "Everything that happens to me and around me is necessary. I view it all as necessary, and I will do the work that is mine to do." It's not always easy to know what that work is, but I keep asking.
I love the specificity of that question. What can I do? I also want to accept what i am called to do.
Great article Dian. I love the film Jo Jo Rabbit despite its premise. It is a clever way of illuminating the terror of fascism, which unfortunately seems to be constantly repeated in history. Kindness is so important, even in just the smallest way.
Thanks so much for reading Lucy and letting me know you liked it! 🥰 And yes—more kindness please and less fascism!!