Voting Day Thoughts

Did you know your thoughts are optional? And whether or not you believe them is optional? We have thousands of thoughts going through our human brains on any given day that will present themselves to us. Very few of those are actually hard facts. Most of them are just stories we tell ourselves to interpret what’s happening around us. The good news is, that we have the power to choose which ones to believe and hold on to and choose ones that will serve us in the long run.

I know we’re all having a lot of thoughts today. Thoughts that cause feelings of anxiety, terror, judgement, or apathy. Or maybe ones that make us feel hopeful, optimistic, or energized. 

No matter the outcome of what happens today, how we choose to think about it and feel about it will determine how we show up and what we do next. Of course what happens today matters. On a national, international and local level - what happens in politics and government affects us whether we choose to engage with it or not. But when we give all the power of what we think and feel to people and circumstances that we have no control over - where does that leave us?

Yes, your vote matters! But once you cast your vote, you can’t control the outcome. Even if you get your desired outcome, you can’t control what politicians will ultimately do. You can use your voice, and you can use your influence. But you can’t control it. 

I don’t think it’s any secret where I stand in this particular election - but right now, that’s irrelevant. Whether “your guy” wins or loses - you get to choose whether YOU win or lose. If you choose thoughts that make you feel defeated and angry and cut out anyone that disagrees with you… does anyone win? But if you choose thoughts that make you feel determined and empowered…. then you win no matter what and you get to use your voice and influence in ways that will have lasting impact.

Some thoughts I’m choosing today:

  • My voice matters, regardless of the outcome

  • I can serve and inspire no matter who is in government

  • I can be a force for good, no matter who is president

  • I don’t need to have the president I want to show up with love. Love will ultimately lead us where we need to go

What are you choosing?

Civia Caroline