** SPOILER ALERT: This is NOT a political post.**
I am choosing to search my heart to see what Spirit is revealing to me through my reaction to Donald Trump’s government. In other words, I have been contemplating what the current government has taught me.
One of my coping mechanisms for navigating difficult situations is to reflect on what I am learning from them. Even when I was younger and my parents upset me, I took mental note of what I did not want to repeat with my own children. Ultimately, I decided to make my own mistakes.
As I have stated before, I live in the heart of MAGA country. Many of my closest friends share and endorse the MAGA thinking in the USA. I see some of their reasoning firsthand, and it has been a challenge for me.
In light of the current situation, I am adopting a learning approach to assess what the current government has taught me. 
First, I see insecure men who wish to force their views on the world. I look at myself when I try to force my opinions too strongly on others. This prompts me to pause and reconsider my motives. Ultimately, I strive to check myself and my approach, redirecting my efforts when I notice myself moving in this direction.
Second, I see certain groups of people being marginalized because of their race, religion, and sexual preference. I find this thinking disgraceful and considerably sad. Although I do not live in a diversified part of the world, I consciously choose to love and accept all people as they are. Of course, I don’t always understand why folks think and live the way they do, but I don’t need to understand! I strive to accept and love them just as they are.
Third, I see the desire of those who have much riches working to limit the resources of those who have less being further victimized. This motivates me to give even more time and resources to those who are less fortunate than I am. Generally speaking, no one chooses to live with limitations. They say the average American is only 2-3 paychecks away from being homeless. I find that incredibly sad and do what I can to help those in need.
Fourth, I understand that for things to change, they need to be broken down. I may not like what is happening in our country and the world, but I also know that we need to alter the status quo to build something new. I want to look beyond the chaos and see good come out of it.
What are you learning from the current situation in our country? Or what has the current government taught you? Please share your thoughts.
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