self-attack in a new world order?

Let's face it, there's a lot of really terrible very real news every day these days.  Each morning can feel like an invitation to self-attack.  How are we supposed to take care of ourselves at a time when progress appears to be rolling backward?  How are we supposed to have hope that health and integrity will out over the poison of systemic oppression?  How can we not feel guilty about concentrating on our own mental health and relationships when so many people are suffering so much?

At a time of cataclysmic change, it is even more important that we work hard to take care of ourselves.  We need every mind and voice we can get to fight the powerful forces that want to take us back to a time when only certain people could have the privilege to create the lives they want.  I believe that deep and broad feelings are a rich resource that we all deserve to experience.  I believe we can work toward personal health while we fight for systemic change.