Hope followed by action

We are all going through a very dark time in our lives. Between dealing with social justice issues, impact of climate change, the economic downturn and COVID it is easy to fall into fatalistic thinking. However, we must guard against this and when you see this attitude rearing its ugly head among staff you need to be understanding and also be a beacon of hope for those who are lacking in this belief that better days are ahead. Of course for us as Indigenous people these traumatic issues are just stacked on top of the every day trauma we experience in our lives which in and of themselves can be overwhelming.

I have been known to allow the fatalistic seeds to enter my thinking and I am more blessed than most people. One of the things that helps me is the knowledge that I can change the things I can which includes my attitude, beliefs and behaviors. This may not seem like much but it is empowering when I do so. Also, when I help others who feel powerless it also helps me to feel better knowing I am making a difference. During these challenging times we must not only be able to survive but through our resilience and knowledge of what we as Tribal people have already overcome we will learn to thrive.

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