I typically don’t post articles about politics because it has become a form of religion to many. But what if we disagree with the political trends of the time? How do we learn to maneuver through politics, especially during times like these?
Before I proceed, I want to set some ground rules. We are all one in Spirit! That means that the guy you don’t like politically is connected with the One, just like you or me. We cannot deny this truth as each person is made in the image of God/Spirit, even if we don’t think the same.
This has been a challenging concept for me as I have a clearly definite idea of what kind of behavior I will accept and which ones I won’t. Most people I know feel this way, too.
Then there is the need for belonging 
Brene Browne addresses this concept in her quote, as printed in the May Science of Mind Magazine:
Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn’t require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are.
At what point do we compromise our standards to just fit in? Can we still belong to a political ideology without changing who we are?
I ponder these questions often as my beliefs and political leanings put me in the minority where I live. Many of my neighbors who feel the same way are very cautious of what they say to who in order to continue belonging to the community.
As most of you know, former President Trump was found guilty on all 34 charges against him. There were many extreme reactions to this news—mostly inappropriate responses. I, too, struggled a bit with my response until someone reminded me again that Trump is also a manifestation of Spirit.
Then I thought: What are or should we, as a society, learn from this? The obvious answer is that no one is above the law, and there are consequences for breaking those laws. My mind immediately went to the story of the prostitute who was brought before Jesus by the lawmakers (of that time). They wanted to see if he would condemn her. Jesus responded: He who is without sin cast the first stone.
Maybe this scenario is also true, at least in part, concerning this situation.
I also recognize that the downward slide in honesty and morality is on display for all to see. Instead of rejoicing or condemning the court’s decision, we should examine our own lives to see where we may have contributed to it.
For now, I will continue to be open and work on how to maneuver politics without feeling like I need to fit in.