Source: Psychology Today
by Zoe Weil
“On Inauguration Day, I was flying home from India, where I had attended Gandhi 3.0, a retreat that brought together 40 people from around the world to explore how Gandhian principles can be meaningful in today’s world. I returned to the U.S. just as my country was erupting in turmoil. … I felt strangely grounded with a deep sense of love for, well, everyone. But I was also aghast, frightened for so many, and startled by those who were delighted by the sledgehammer upheavals, the head-spinning international proclamations, and the unconstitutional decrees. I certainly understand the desire to upend ‘the system’ (something I’ve been trying to do with multiple unjust, unsustainable, and inhumane systems my entire adult life) but what was unfolding was inchoate, cruel, and chaotic destruction rather than carefully considered interventions that would reduce waste and corruption.” (02/22/25)