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November 16, 2020 by agutting@reviewjournal.com
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BY DR. ELLEN BROWN
The only place from where we can take action on anything is where we are at that point in time. Even though the activity may be in the future, its planning process must occur as an action in real time. The cliché that comes to mind is, “Today is all we have; when tomorrow gets here, it’s today and when we look back it’s yesterday.”
Wherever you are today in your thinking, planning, or doing, what action can you take? Now is not the time to throw up your hands, shake your head, roll your eyes, and wait for someone’s next move. Our lives in this country will go on, with or without the baggage of the past 4 years. Some things will continue, others will not.
How will you prepare for the future? There’s no question: for many of us, 2020 has been the worst year of our lives, but we have made it through 10 months — even if hanging by a thread. Now is not the time to give up. Here are 20 power moves we can make to go forward “from where we are”:
Dr. Ellen Brown, an Affiliate Faculty member at Regis University, Denver, CO. writes on political topics that encourage interest, discussion, and action. Have a comment, question, or idea? Contact Dr. Brown at ebrown.nci@gmail.com