What is known:
- This is probably one of the most significant US elections of our lives.
- It’s not just about the US. It impacts global politics, the environment, and power dynamics.
- We are going through this as a human race, and the rest of the world is interested and impacted.
- We won’t know the final result for days, if not weeks.
- It will likely be a tumultuous and speculative time in the interim.
- Results (beyond casting our votes, if we have the privilege of doing so), are beyond our personal control.
What we can do for ourselves:
- Vote if you have the right (and responsibility). Make your voice heard.
- Have a positive view around what you hope will happen – it’s better than living in fear.
- Decide whether and how you will engage in monitoring news of the outcome in the coming days or weeks.
- Let go of the illusion of your personal control over the outcome and future speculation. Stay in the present moment.
- Get on with your life before knowing which way the election goes. Keep focus on important things that excite you.
- Acknowledge your feelings (if you are disappointed, fearful, angry, stressed, anxious, uncertain, sad, or in disbelief), but don’t indulge in them.
- Then get on with the things that matter most in your life.
What we can do for our communities:
- Recognize that we are in this together … either way.
- Encourage open, conscious, respectful dialogue.
- Avoid retrenching to discussion with only others with shared beliefs.
- Don’t accept or sanction violent protest as a course for change.
- Find your passion to be heard and make a difference going forward.
Anna Minto - Transformational Change 
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