Saturday, June 29, 2013

Governing States

We all want to be happy but suffering is inevitable- especially when you live in a less than compassionate state. I'm talking about both our mental/emotional states and the governmental states in which we live- both have real effects on our health and happiness!

We saw some big decisions come out of the Supreme Court, this week. With DOMA and section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act being overturned, power was given back to the states in determining what constitutes legal marriage and fair voting practices.

Can you be happy and fulfilled in a state that doesn't grant you equal rights? The threat of violence and discrimination is a serious detriment to our bodies and minds but we have seen that we are resilient- even in the most challenging circumstances.

The first step to creating lasting positive change is noticing that we're unhappy- that what we're doing isn't working. Then we can choose to respond differently.

It will be a great day when we truly use our resources for the safety, happiness, and health of us all. Until then, we deserve our own compassion as we work towards progress- precisely because we're not there yet! Be well and be easy on yourself.


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