Sleep came hard last night…it seemed to avoid me
My eyes were closed, but my mind —well, I think you understand.
What caused my thoughts to shift and drift, and scream around in my head
Was the thought (or is it fear) we are in the middle of a cultural revolution.
We are in a time where we are crazily divided
There are sectional tensions and a feeling of gathering paranoia.
A feeling of not just drifting forward, but we jolting head-long–tumbling, falling, so to speak.
I woke, telling myself, I will put this out there—My thoughts need somewhere to go
A way to exhale; to stop the constant whispering at the back of my mind
So I shall write this, and let my worries, cares, and concerns dissipate
I will continue to believe in treating the earth well, the common decency of each and every person I meet, and
That common sense will bond us together. Not the squealing anger and fear
Which, randomly jumps out at us (me) now and again.
From my world to your heart,
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
These feelings are always worse at night, aren’t they? And yet they are based on things changing for real. I think your plan of action is a good one. Hang in there.
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3:00 a.m. and I are Very good friends….sigh
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Aren’t we in good company. Three & four am like me a lot.
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That’s why I take a walk at night…to SHUT DOWN MY MIND! Smile!
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I have the same sense, of sliding unstoppably downhill, gathering speed as we go. It makes me glad I have no children.
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It does give me great concern for my grandchildren….
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Believe me, you are not the only one who suffers from sleepless nights. I hope putting your thoughts out here will help them dissipate. I think we all need to try harder to be the best that we can be.
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Which seems very hard sometimes. Thanks, George.
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…peace…
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Peace
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Look for my reply from yesterday. I wanted to send something very comforting, butI don’t see it.
Katie
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It’s there. I think it was a tad slow showing up. I always appreciate your comments. Seeing you a Rose Colored world—where we can live in together. Hugs. THANK YOU
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Thank you!
Katie
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I think a lot of people are up or awake late. Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts, it’s a good thing. I try not to say much. Veterans around here are very concerned and are being “watchful”. Beyond sad at the destruction of our historical monuments in Colo and elsewhere ~
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We are too…it’s stunning and disgusting and so —
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It is all very sad and unsettling. I hope you can get some rest as it is easier to cope with our feelings after a good nights sleep. Hugs!
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Thank you for the hugs…hugs are important, I believe.
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During the ’60’s I traveled ( hitched) extensively around the country. One of the important realizations that came from that is that most people are decent, and want to help out. These days it’s important to hang on to that.
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I agree with you. It’s only the sensational who make the news.
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Well said. You have tapped into what many are thinking. All of this turmoil is wearing on everyone. And, the fact that everything is happening the same way all over the planet tells me this was coordinated.
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I think so…sadly.
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Oh do let your worries dissipate … and keep being you, you are very special!
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You made me smile! Thank you
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