In her book Little Weirds Jenny Slate wanted to remind us that “No woman started it, by the way.” She also stated that “Patriarchy and Misogyny are neither the fault nor the invention of WOMEN (emphasis mine).”

Right at this moment we must remember that we, as human beings, are all wired differently. When we don’t understand each other, our communication styles are simply different, and therefore we speak and process information differently. Our reactions to each other are different if we don’t give each other a chance to come together and create a solution for the both of us as well as the world.

Sometimes we just need to slow down a little, sit in our rockers on the porch, and quiet our minds before we speak. Sometimes we must have meaningful eye contact and listen quietly to what the other person has to say. I know I am too far ahead sometimes and try to finish a sentence for someone and that is not the direction they want to go. Sometimes others do that to me. I must embrace the just breathe mantra and actively listen to what the conversation really means.

Therefore, when you see all these blowhards on the news pontificating about problems that they are going to solve next year, problems that they created, just know that we rational people, especially women, will rise up and fight back. Know that all the dreadful things haven’t happened YET. Live in the holiday moment for a little while longer.

And know that you are not alone in your thinking and understanding of the world becoming a better place despite the ancient white man roar. Know that we are in a better place today than we were one hundred years ago. Know that we are all in this together and we can overcome anything.

Know that the robots haven’t taken over yet.

Quiet your mind. Live in the moment and life will go on. The cycle will come full circle once again. Stay positive. Be kind to each other and love each other during this holiday season. Positivity out to everyone!