When Politics Divide, Humanity Unites: A Guide to Surviving the Tension
As we stand at the brink of an election that threatens to divide the nation, it’s hard to ignore the tension that seems to seep into every corner of our daily lives. Conversations, once filled with lighthearted banter, turn to heavy disagreements.
Neighborhoods feel divided, workplaces quieter, and even within our homes, tension lingers and grows.
It’s natural to feel anxious, perhaps even hopeless, about the future. If we are not careful, we can let feelings of insecurity and dread overtake us. And while the political climate may cast a long shadow, it’s important to remember that survival is not just about weathering the storm — it’s about learning how to thrive in the cracks, adapt, and build new connections when old ones seem to falter.
I purposely haven’t watched a single presidential debate, and it’s not because I’m disinterested or uninformed. I don’t want to invite negative discourse and other untoward negativity into my life.
I have no interest in being red, blue, or even independent to make a point. I want my voice to be heard in a measurable and tolerable way.
If you mix red and blue, you’ll get purple every darn time. And if I say that my political color is purple, then that, too, may fall into a royal…
