01/29/2026
I used to engage in political debates online. A lot.
And with time (& a lot of nerve system awareness), I realized something..
Very little real change happens in the comment sections.
What does happen is subtle but real, elevated stress, irritability, a constant low-grade fight-or-flight response. Even when we tell ourselves weโre โfine,โ the body keeps the score ๐
Right now, the political climate is loud, polarized, and emotionally charged. Itโs designed that way. Algorithms reward outrage, not understanding. In fact, research shows that when people see opposing views online, they tend to double down rather than soften their stance. And while these issues matter, that research shows that arguing with (most of the time) strangers online rarely brings clarity, or peace, or real solutions.
So hereโs an alternative invitation for you:
โจ Focus on what is actually in front of you
โจ Focus on the conversations you can have face-to-face
โจ Focus on the small choices you can control
โจ FOCUS on the love you can give your family, friends, & neighbors
โจ Focus on tending to your own health, energy, & inner world
Caring does not require constant reacting.
Awareness does not require burnout.
Meaningful change does not usually start on a screen ๐คณ๐ผ
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is log off, come back into our bodies, & pour our energy into the people & places (& pets ๐ฅฐ) we can actually touch ๐ซถ๐ป
That is not avoidance.
That is regulation.
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