{"id":8242,"date":"2022-05-28T13:21:29","date_gmt":"2022-05-28T17:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.susanvogt.net\/blog\/?p=8242"},"modified":"2022-05-28T13:21:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-28T17:21:29","slug":"365255-getting-perspective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.susanvogt.net\/blog\/365255-getting-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"365+#255: Getting Perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Current Stressors in my Life:
\n\u2022 <\/strong>Computer<\/strong> \u2013 Lately, I\u2019ve been fighting with my computer. Aarrgh!
\nI finally decided to buy a new desktop computer because my 10 year old main computer was acting sick and tired. Our son helped me decide on a new one and set it up. Good. But I didn\u2019t realize I would also have to reconfigure programs like my website<\/a><\/span>. It took over a week of fiddling and help from another computer savvy friend. Success! Meanwhile, I wondered how much of my worth as a human being was tied up with being able to do a blog and maintain a website.
\n\u2022 Recycling<\/strong> \u2013 Add to that, ongoing dilemmas about what can and cannot be recycled properly,
\n\u2022 Time crunches<\/strong> \u2013 Social justice priorities and Zoom calls have been competing for my time,
\n\u2022 Relationships<\/strong> \u2013 I feel sad about reduced contact with family and friends because of Covid,
\n\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Memory<\/strong> \u2013 My memory does not seem as strong as it used to be. I search for names and familiar words.
\n\u2022 Power<\/strong> \u2013 People in politics, religious institutions, and families are fighting over who is more right. Misinformation is rampant and fuels anger.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>BUT,<\/strong> then I remember:
\n\u2022 Ukraine<\/strong> – The invasion of Ukraine dominates the news, followed this week by the mass shooting at the Uvalde elementary school in Texas.
\n\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Planet Earth<\/strong> \u2013 I am aware that irreversible climate change may happen within the next generation. I may die before it dramatically changes my life, but what about our children and grandchildren. I care about them and all life on earth.<\/p>\n

As sobering as these 2 \u201cBUTs\u201d are, they do serve a positive purpose. They put my personal woes in perspective. As I read and see photos of buildings and lives destroyed in Ukraine and irreversible climate changes looming, I say to myself, \u201cAnd I\u2019m worried about my website!\u201d
\nSo, the question I ask myself (and you) is:<\/p>\n

WHAT IS MINE TO DO?
\n<\/strong>\u2022 <\/strong>How do I keep a perspective that is broad and encompassing, but sane and doable?
\n\u2022 <\/strong>How much time and energy should I spend trying to address my personal life challenges and when do I let go of my smaller worries to take action on issues of systemic change \u2013 like political action?<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>MY SOLUTION<\/strong> \u2013 Consultation with a Higher Power, i.e. Prayer
\n1. Listen<\/strong> well to the Spirit within me
\n2. Educate<\/strong> myself about what options are available
\n3. Listen<\/strong> to other humans who are wise guides
\n4.<\/strong> Follow through. ACT<\/strong><\/p>\n

What works for YOU?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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