Another day, another what the literal hell is going on!! It gets old, doesn't it? Wash, rinse, repeat, survive another day. Keep on keeping on, I guess that's the best any of us can do.
Why did I start writing Dispatches from the Abyss? I started writing again and journaling semi-daily about anything from the state of the world to my ancestral geneaology research and random thoughts. Writing is one of my earliest passions. It waxes and wanes from time to time. I think a lot of what I would normally write would be things turned into videos for my YouTube Channel.
I write because its almost a meditative process. I'm not doomscrolling on social media. I'm not watching the news. I'm not consuming ragebait, hot takes, and unpopular opinions. It's just me and my thoughts. Maybe I am trying to humanize small businesses and the individuals like me who run them. Maybe I am trying to foster a greater connection with the community at large. Maybe I am trying to offer words of wisdom during trying times. It varies from day to day.
Why are the dispatches from the abyss? Why not!!Â
I work in darkness and in light seeking balance and understanding of myself and the universe around me. It's important when the world is falling apart in every way possible to take time to tend to yourselves. The objective is overwhelm and collapse into submission. So we must conserve our strength to fight and survive.Â
Things will get better, eventually, but they are going to get much worse first unfortunately. How do we survive it? Learn from history. Learn from your ancestors. Learn from those who have been fighting this fight for centuries.
Dark Blessings,
-Jennifer