Welcome to March. So far, 2025 has consisted of one political crisis after another, something that makes it hard for me to focus on anything creative. I keep hoping something will happen to make things better, but I feel I will be sadly disappointed before it ends.
March 5 question – If for one day you could be anyone or thing in the world, what would it be? Describe, tell why, and any themes, goals, or values they/it inspire in you.
This month’s question is a difficult one for me to answer. With my country under economic war from the US and their vile president’s threat of annexation, I’m feeling stressed. I suppose if I could be anything in the world, it would be common sense or whatever else it took to make people see that fighting and killing aren’t the answer to the problems we face. Greed must be replaced with generocity, and hatred with compassion.
As a planet, we need to work together. We’re destroying our home, and it isn’t as if we can just move into another one. I am dismayed by the attitude and some of the comments I see in social media. It’s dragging me down, ruining my joie de vivre, and aging me with worry.
As a species, we need to be more accepting, understanding, and loving. We need to care about the health and welfare of every person not just the rich and powerful. Race, gender, sexuality have nothing to do with what a person is capable of achieving. And as far as religion goes, there’s only one Bible quote that’s apt right now: Jesus wept.
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Living the Dream 
Hi,
Yes! Jesus wept is a very appropriate Bible Verse.
Jesus was about loving people, showing compassion, and mercy.
Wishing you all the best.
Shalom shalom
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And the same to you. These are trying and sad times.
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May I suggest just one more ? Plate’s question –
What is truth ?
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Feeling for you, Friend……
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A very serious answer to the writing prompt. These are indeed sad and trying times. We will survive, somehow, like Gloria Gaynor.
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Elbows up is our new mantra.
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A very serious answer to the writing prompt. These are indeed sad and trying times. We will survive, somehow, like Gloria Gaynor.
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Well said, Susanne! My family and part of my husband’s family are Canadian. I am outraged every time Trump suggests that Canada should become the 51st state, and I am infuriated when he suggests ruining Canada’s economy to achieve his expansionist goals. My heart goes out to you! A friend of mine went to a protest supporting Canada and Canadians in Honolulu. Some jerk was carrying sign saying, “Who wants to help me kill Canadians?” He was Caucasian, and definitely not spreading Aloha. Hopefully we will get through this dark time. There are many good people in our world. It’s just hard to see them sometimes. Hugs to you!
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I have family in Canada too. And I can’t believe how things have come to this…well maybe I can’t say I can’t believe. It is a trying time indeed. Even stopped watching the news because I just can’t anymore.
That all these walls oppression builds
Will have to go!
“I Look at the World” by Langston Hughes
For there is always light,
if only we’re brave enough to see it.
If only we’re brave enough to be it.
“The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman
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