It's time to celebrate crones. I don't know who this woman is, but she's beautiful.

Dark eyes enfolded
Deep wrinkles carved by time
Joy in every fold

#Haiku
#Poetry
#DailyHaikuPrompt
#Crones
#women

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All thought is carried out by neural circuitry — it does not float in air. Language neurally activates thought. Language can thus change brains, both for the better and the worse.

Hate speech changes the brains of those hated for the worse. It creates toxic stress, fear and distrust — all physical, all in one’s neural circuitry active every day.

This internal harm can be even more severe than an attack with a fist.

I've received some follow requests overnight that seem to be #disinfo or #Troll accounts. (I've got no hard evidence, just experience from the birdsite. Profile pics were generric or slightly sexy, no posts, no profile info.)

I don't think we can prevent these types of accounts, BUT we can limit their damage by not amplfying them. Learn their tricks and their ways, stop the spread.

It's a heavy day for all of us.

If you are in a bad place for ANY REASON, or just need someone to talk to, I implore you to reach out.

Trevor project lifeline:
📱 1-866-488-7386
 text START to 678-678
🌐 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

Trans Lifeline Hotline:
US📱: 1-877-565-8860
Can 📱: 1-877-330-6366

We love you. We need your light. This world is a better place with you in it.

 #TDoR

When faced with a large problem that feels overwhelming, break it down and focus on the single best next step you can take.

Set realistic goals, take one incremental step at a time and you'll get there.

Illustration credit: Liz Fosslien