Waking up to the Washington Post headline, "Trump Triumphs," I felt a deep disquiet, a feeling that I truly do not comprehend my own country. The opportunity lost, to elect the first woman president of the country, and a highly qualified and competent one at that, is a grievous one. We are in for a rough, rough patch, and we could see generations of progress on environmental and social issues undone. We will almost certainly slide toward a second rate status in world leadership, as other countries have to step up to lead on climate change, human rights, and economic issues.
This is a strong test to my resolve to be positive in all things. That doesn't mean that I accept Trump's election as a positive outcome - far from it. But it means that I must stay true to myself and not be defeated and despairing. I must face the situation squarely and choose positive actions in response.
If Trump's election results in a strong opposition movement - as it should, particularly mobilizing the young - and we can survive the next four years with our economy, society and democracy intact even if injured - then there may be a light at the end of the dark tunnel we are entering. In the meantime, each day will bring opportunities to make choices and take actions that bring light into the darkness.
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