Powerful article. A+ points! (Pun silly but intended) I have struggled with feelings of rage, despair, and helplessness as well. I've also avoided Umair, I must confess - because I know damn well he doesn't sugar coat things. But you are right - blinders are no solution.

I've donated to Unicef relief. Which helped me feel a tiny bit less useless/helpless.

I pray - but I recognize this is not a solution everyone can buy into. I pray we unite as a country and as a free world to stamp out the virus called Putin. Eyes are opening. Continued prayers more do.

Re my creative stuff, here's my thinking. We are - ultimately - all energy. The more quote-unquote positive energy I can put out thru my writing, the more it will help dispel the hideous energy in Ukraine, China, NK, DC, our back yards. Woo woo thinking, some may scoff. But I BELIEVE this.

Hoping this helps. xox