How To Talk To Loved Ones With Different Political Views, Tips on Cultivating Gratitude

 

(This article was originally published on Nov. 23, 2016)

Today according to Westchester Woman: How to Talk To Loved Ones With Different Political Views; Tips on Cultivating Gratitude; NY Women to March; MORE.

1.) Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and neighbors to come together and think about all the things we’re thankful for. It’s inevitable that you may end up spending the day with loved ones and other people who have different views than you do.

Emotions can run high when the conservation turns political, so Trevor and Roy from The Daily Show have some great advice for how to handle Thanksgiving in these situations.

Their main advice is they are your FAMILY, they are the people you love. And that’s the most important thing to remember. No political or other differing points of view can change that.

If political conversation is unavoidable, here are some tips on how to keep it civil and productive. Keeping cool can be hard, we totally get that.

But it’s worth it when you end up learning something about opposing opinions or even get someone to see things the way you do. Agreeing to disagree in a civil manner is also a win in our book.

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And when that’s not an option, here’s something you can laugh about. These memes from The Office will have you saying “SAME!” when it comes to spending the holiday with family and different personalities.

 

Also, it’s weird to mention Thanksgiving without acknowledging the fact that Native Americans are facing violence while protecting their sacred land and, for some, their only source of water while police officers aim to protect corporations that aim to perpetuate our dependence on fossil fuels.

Here’s more information about the efforts to stop the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline:

Here’s how to help their efforts if you’re able whether it’s signing a petition, sending supplies or donating to a tribe:

 

2.) While Thanksgiving is the day of the year where we celebrate gratitude, being grateful is something we can do every day to create a happy life. Not only does gratitude give us perspective and help us stay focused on things that are positive, but it can also multiply and bring more good things to you.

Jay Shetty says a good way to practice gratitude is to keep a gratitude journal.

Here’s his tips on how to cultivate gratitude:

 

3.) Thousands of New Yorkers are planning to protest in Washington D.C. and New York City to show that they will reject racist immigration and profiling policies, protect reproductive rights and reject any bigotry that may potentially be pursued under the Trump administration.

(Side note: Writing the phrase “Trump administration” feels like…)

We’re obviously still getting used to this… we’ll get there. ANYWAY, if you’re interested in protesting you can find links and info on the march in Washington D.C. and New York planned for the day after Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 21.

 

4.) Jam of the Day (Have yo’self a dance party!)

 

5.) Something to say “yaaasss!” to:

We’ve NEVER seen anyone slay the chicken dance like this dude…

Get it… get it.

6.) Today’s headlines:

Tonight… we make memories! Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

Saturday… we shop local????????