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Things have been and continue to be crazy right now in our country and our world…and they seem to be getting crazier by the day. In the midst of all that is going on, it is completely understandable to feel overwhelmed, outraged, and crazy ourselves. However, it’s important to remember that we’re not crazy, we’re just living in crazy times. On this episode, I talk about some of the ridiculous and upsetting events of the past few weeks and how we can stay engaged in all that is happening, without making ourselves insane in the process.
Things continue to be incredibly intense and chaotic in our country and our world these days. I sometimes find myself feeling sad, angry, and scared – wondering how we’re going to make our way through this dark period. At the same time, I’m often reminded of how strong and resilient we are as human beings. The only place we can find peace and tap into our power is in the present moment. As challenging as this can be in general, and especially right now, it’s essential for us to operate moment by moment.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been feeling outraged in recent days, weeks, and months, with all of the traumatizing things happening in our country and our world. While this outrage is understandable and normal right now, it’s also volatile. Instead of either avoiding our outrage or using it in damaging ways, we have the opportunity to turn it into positive action. I imagine you’re probably also feeling exhausted, as am I. However, if we’re willing to dig deep, step up, and act with courage and commitment, we can have a real impact on this election, and on the future of our country and our world. We can’t control the outcome, but we can control our attitude and our effort…and we can leave it all on the field over these next 40 days.
The country and the world lost a significant and legendary leader this past Friday with the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). My guest today, Susan B. Katz, knows a lot about RBG. She’s the author of the bestselling book, The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Biography Book for Young Readers, which came out in March. Susan is an award-winning children’s book author and a friend. Her forthcoming book, Meditation Station, teaches kids about the power and importance of mindfulness. We discuss the incredible life of RBG, how we can keep our kids and ourselves grounded during these challenging times, and more.
As we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times of change and challenge, there’s a trap that we can fall into – thinking there is some “right” way we’re supposed to be handling it all. The truth is, there is no right way to do this. Each of us is doing the best we can with the resources we have. And, while we can definitely make positive and healthy choices and changes, shaming ourselves and putting pressure on ourselves to do things “right,” especially these days, is detrimental to our well-being, success, and connection with others. In this episode, we talk about some ways to let go of our obsession with “doing it right,” and instead, focus on trusting ourselves and operating with compassion.
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