It's Your Turn

This is it. It's your turn. All the things you've been thinking and feeling and preparing are about to become real. All the people who came before have passed the torch to you. It's your turn to shine out, to be who you really are, to act on what you believe.

You have so much power. Don't give it away now by checking out, believing you're defeated, waiting for someone else to take action, or by spinning in a cycle of frustration and fear. Hold your power, use it for good. There are things that only you can do, and can only happen in this time. It won't always be comfortable, but it will be possible.

Stay present.
Love yourself.
Be kind to your fellow people.
Speak up against systemic injustice.
Hold elected officials accountable.
Make art.
Spend time with your family and friends.
Seek and accept support.
Take care of your body.
Take care of the earth.
Trust your intuition.
Keep hope alive.

I love you. We are going to get through this together. We are going to keep making the world a better place in every small thing we do, no matter how much resistance we meet. There is no law or ruler that can ever compare to the power of our hearts. Keep going. It's your turn.

(Art: closeup of Friendship by Agnes Martin)