Right Now, Don’t Be Bothered By Anything

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There are two ways I can see to relate to the world right now,
if this is a moment that feels distressful.

One is to be bothered by the world and also by the distress,
and to work from that perspective…
possibly with success,
but also with dismay, disapproval, disdain.

The other is to not be bothered by anything, not even distress,
and to be kind to ourselves and everyone else,
remembering that it’s possible to welcome everything
and still fight with every ounce of our being
for love, and justice, and peace.