dimanche 15 janvier 2017

Dear american friends

I feel and have always felt within me as a citizen of this big world, a member of this huge community called humankind and so,even if i was born  in another country than yours, i feel close to you. There is a strong kinship between you and me and my heart, at this time, is heavy because yours are. I remember my stupefaction when i saw the result of the presidential election in USA. I couldn't believe it because i acknowledge i never thought the dark side would win, never! I cried all day, i felt devastated, lost, powerless. You were in my mind all the time and what i read on many blogs added to my sadness. What could i do? How could i help? I felt useless in front of such a desaster and its consequences for the whole world.
But after this wave of dark emotions, calmness came  back and with it, a quiet determination to do something, whatever small it could be, but i would do it. And it is how i began to write on this blog i created years ago without posting anything else than videos made by other people .

And here i am , writing this post to tell you my solidarity ,to send you words of encouragement, to offer you my sincere friendship and i know that accross the globe a huge number of people share my feelings and will express them in their own way .
 A french political leader (whom i will vote for next may by the way) said "they have millions but we are millions" and yes,  thanks to the internet we are millions who can get in touch  easily , share informations ,  organize ourselves and create events to defend our values. We have this tremendous resource that is our creativity and we will use it to the fullest to save freedom, equality, human dignity and well being for all. International solidarity exists and we'll work hand in hand, peacefully and with the capacity of love that is ours and they will have to count with us.
I remember, couple years ago when painter Jane Davies put a calling on her website to save the post office in her little village , Rupert in Vermont. She asked people to send postcards to increase the amount of mail so that the administration couldn't not notice it and close the post office. People from around the world sent postcards, i did, neighbours did, friends on french forums did, and all together we won. There is allways something to do!


I wave at you from my corner of the world and send you much much love my friends.Keep faith!

4 commentaires:

  1. Not American either, but I love this post. So beautiful!

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    1. Thanks a lot Hanna!! At this time of great changes and uncertainty i feel the urge to express my deep feelings and be of service to others.Be well my dear!

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  2. This almost makes me cry today. Thank you for sharing your support with me, and 'us' in the USA that are...scared. It is unbelievable, but it has happened and somehow we must speak up as a global world against all the tribalism that is occurring. I was not happy with certain past Presidents here, I loved obamas, and the feeling 8 years ago in such contrast to now. There are a lot of people here shouting that they are 'fiscal conservatives' and they are not this or that and that is why they voted for the current President elect. It saddens me that people put their money before their heart. If they don't get that, I feel even sadder for our down trodden, our country. I just am very sad. I'm afraid we are in for a bumpy ride. But I have also noticed, and I don't think it is my imagination, many people finally getting involved more than I ever remember, it is not the '60's yet, but I think we are headed there. Freedom of speech is on the table too-freedom of the press, freedom of women and their own health...but what upsets me the most is the tone this demoguage is spouting to the world. He is a 'divider', He is not interested in listening to anyone's needs. I'm embarrassed for our country. We have a long road still ahead to face the bigotry, sexism and classism in this country. So thank you for understanding that many of us here in the US are walking around feeling...very low, seeking hope in uniting with others. And I love the postcard story!!

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    1. I am sure what you noticed is exact, many people will awake and this is the positive point. The intolerance and all the excesses of this man will have positive side efffects , some wich are already visible as when people speak up and many others that will arise as good surprises along the way.There is one thing i know for sure Katherine,it is my experience after 56 years on this earth: behind every negative situation there is a purpose and when this purpose unfolds, a lot of good emerge. I read recently that the signification of chaos is "order" ! I don't want, in any way, to minimize the darkness of the situation your country is in but you are a very creative nation and many profond changes in the mentalities are going to occur for the better in many cases.It is a strong feeling within me as i observe what's going on in different parts of your country these days. Take care my dear friend!!

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