showing up

Big moves. Small moves. I’ve done both in the past year since moving from MN to CA. However, lately I’ve been contemplating just showing up. It need not be dramatic. Sometimes it can be, though. Whatever makes you happy. Do that. Whatever helps another. Do that. Currently, it’s voting in the US — if you have the right to. I think that if you have the privilege to do so, then do it. Say what you need to say. Do what you need to do to vote. Help others if they need a ride, a translation, a companion to stand in line with… sometimes what might be simple, may need a push. If it takes more gumption than you envisioned, take a deep breath and do it anyway. Think of yourself as “gutsy." What would RBG do? What needs to be done. Here’s my contribution to the effort. Somedays just getting to the store for fresh veggies is a triumph. Other days, it could be raising your voice with others to make a difference. It takes guts and action. I hope you’ll join me.

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