Write a letter

By the substance and demeanor of the January 6 committee, my heart has been lifted. To hear, under oath, people speak the truth has fed my hungry soul. My gratitude led me to write a letter to each committee member and send it through the U.S. Mail. Old-fashioned, maybe, but very satisfying.

When I discussed my action with a friend, our conversation veered to the staffers who are doing the deep work of this committee, namelessly and tirelessly serving. I went right home and wrote a letter to the collective staff. Here’s an excerpt from that letter: “I’m writing to thank you for the essential work you are doing to promote truth, integrity, and restoration of American values and respect for law. You may be invisible, but you are mighty.”

Consider something happening in the news cycle that you are grateful for. Next step, write a letter or email or text to say, “Thank you” and thus break the cycle of complaining about what you don’t like while, more importantly, reinforcing what you like.