I love you so much, my beautiful brother. I just want to chime in here to say that I've had many in government assure me that the calls DO make a difference. They're counted. What you say on a call probably doesn't matter, but the fact that they count the call (and log it in the right category) matters a LOT! I tell everyone about 5calls.org, not because I'm trying to recruit everyone into activism (as you point out, that's not everyone's jam) but because EVERYONE I know is complaining of feeling powerless, and this is a way to feel less powerless, aka feel BETTER. It's so super easy. They give you a list of grievances you can choose from (and if your current grievance isn't listed, you can type it in!) and based on your zip code they give you your reps and phone numbers and even scripts you can follow. (I find the scripts aren't even needed -- the phone peeps will just want to know the gist of your call and they'll log it for you. They're always polite.) I feel like once folks have done it once and see how easy it is, they'll make a habit of it. It's a way to literally cast a vote every day. No one would pass up an opportunity at the ballot box these days -- this is a way to vote every single day! Okay, I'll get off my soapbox, lol. I just wanted to call out that moment where you wondered if your calls even make a difference. They do! (As does all the love and heartfelt authenticity you pour into this soul-weary world.) Did I mention I LOVE YOU? xoxo
I love you so much, my beautiful brother. I just want to chime in here to say that I've had many in government assure me that the calls DO make a difference. They're counted. What you say on a call probably doesn't matter, but the fact that they count the call (and log it in the right category) matters a LOT! I tell everyone about 5calls.org, not because I'm trying to recruit everyone into activism (as you point out, that's not everyone's jam) but because EVERYONE I know is complaining of feeling powerless, and this is a way to feel less powerless, aka feel BETTER. It's so super easy. They give you a list of grievances you can choose from (and if your current grievance isn't listed, you can type it in!) and based on your zip code they give you your reps and phone numbers and even scripts you can follow. (I find the scripts aren't even needed -- the phone peeps will just want to know the gist of your call and they'll log it for you. They're always polite.) I feel like once folks have done it once and see how easy it is, they'll make a habit of it. It's a way to literally cast a vote every day. No one would pass up an opportunity at the ballot box these days -- this is a way to vote every single day! Okay, I'll get off my soapbox, lol. I just wanted to call out that moment where you wondered if your calls even make a difference. They do! (As does all the love and heartfelt authenticity you pour into this soul-weary world.) Did I mention I LOVE YOU? xoxo
Thank you for this, dearest friend. Your soapbox is more than welcome in my life! I love you. ❤️
You said so many accurate heartfelt things. Yes, yes, yes on the HEART thoughts. We are together. One breath. One kindness. 🙏❤️
Happy to know it resonated, Barb. Big Love! 💜💜💜
Thank you Scott ✨️ I am amazed at how much energy it takes to carry my truth...
Wow, I feel this statement, April. I've come to discover it takes more energy to deny it. So much love to you. 💜🙏💜