These are times of uncertainty and concern. Since the presidential election, no matter who your chosen candidate was, we are all entering uncharted territory as a new administration, with no prior experience in government, is about to run the most powerful country on the planet.
There are many people thrilled at the possible change of direction. And there are also many who are filled with anxiety, despair and other negative emotions. Especially for immigrants, People of Color, LGBT and other non-white, non-mainstream groups, there’s good cause for fear and concern given the “culture of othering” that is so prevalent these days.
Whatever one’s party affiliation or non-affiliation, high-level appointments have to be cause for apprehension and worry for most dharma practitioners. These …