Counting
1477
The longest held breath, in seconds. The voters have made their frustrations and voice count, and I am now counting as I hold my breath. I am without words, lips pursed.
https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/whats-the-longest-a-human-can-hold-their-breath-underwater
378
The number of days that a crew of four astronauts simulated existence on Mars, exiting their isolation just six months earlier than when I wish to enter the habitat for 1460 days. That is the term of the 47th US Presidency.
But I must resolve to neither hide my head nor hold my breath. We have endured this previously, and thankfully exited it. I will feel violated and endure hostility and indignant righteousness, but I must seek the light in others, and together show a path back towards a gentler, more peaceful, and uplifting community and country.
That is my hope, my mission, and this blog will be my accounting of learning and listening and healing.