Democracy is crumbling - and - everything starts within.

Every day we are confronted with something new that seemingly creates a blocker to our sovereignty. I say seemingly because literally no one and nothing can ever remove your personal truth and your personal freedom within. While true, our physical freedoms are coming into jeopardy every day - sometimes it all has to come crashing down all around us for something to new to be created.

Over the weekend, the quote on my calendar inspired me for this post from Susan B. Anthony -

"Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about reform."

To this I say, yes, but, and, law, order, and truth are not virtues held at this time so it's more like - what is your first, personal priority every single day and do you have capacity to balance that priority with the larger collective shift?

More than one thing can be true at once...you can be personally impacted by the ongoing change happening in the world, and at the same time, understand that it's all unfolding exactly as it should.

Specifically, this morning, I'm grappling with the potential impact of the SAVE act which, could remove my right to vote. As a married woman, my legal name does not match my birth certificate, which would call into question my right to vote.

And, as we saw on live television, the votes didn't matter in 2024 - so - again, democracy was not working for all people in this nation so I have a larger sense that it all must come crashing down so that we can create the new.

This in no way provides a pass, justification, nor says that I agree with anything happening - and I will continue using my voice every day and trusting myself first.

Your personal, unique brilliance is something that no once can take from you - that is fact. So as we are continuing to face challenges, turn inward first to understand the capacity you have in that moment to respond.

My vibe is that I want everything burned to the ground (the systems) while everyone gets out safely. While I can't control any of this, I'm managing my own expectations and wellbeing every day so that I can continue to shine my light outward.

Also keep in mind that the 'fight' for humanity doesn't always mean a fight. The very first ask in approaching the world right now is turning inward first, what is YOUR truth, what do YOU stand for, what do YOU need to feel safe in the current moment. By anchoring into these first, you'll then create an energetic ripple out into the world that is needed more than anything physical right now.

Start with how you are approaching your self, and that will show you what you're capable of out into the world.