But we can't. And this lesson is one that I seem unable to remember as this tricky month rolls around. So here I am on the other side of another 9th month, glad it's over but amazed that it is so crazy busy year after year.
There is an election coming up in Canada. This has been the longest length of campaign time in the history of our country. Facebook, radio, it doesn't matter where you look the quotes and promises, the anger and apathy is everywhere. I have never felt so unwilling to engage in the debate and so pessimistic about the outcome. While at the same time my urge to subvert our current government could not be greater.
Subvert, verb; to undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).
Every value that I hold dear has been subverted by our current government. That is a hard pill to swallow and frankly it's been happening for almost a decade. I don't expect perfection or even a government that aligns with my radical views, but I do expect much more.
The reality of our own making can be subverted. I can choose to undermine my own penchant for putting too much on my plate. Subverting the government....that is a bit trickier. Of course it feels damn near impossible. But I research, I vote and I count. As small as that seems in the overwhelming odds against.
One of my favourite bands added a pebble to the stream of subversion. And it gave me an uplifting feeling in a sea of doubt. Enjoy.
Land You Love - Hey Rosetta! & Yukon Blonde from Phil Maloney on Vimeo.
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