I’m angry, and I don’t like it. In fact, just writing these words stirs the anger up again. Anger has always been my default emotion when things go off course. The good news is that I can recognize it, name it, and acknowledge it. The harder part—these days at least—is learning to let it go.
And no, being a life coach doesn’t make me immune to it. I’m not a superhero. I’m also a citizen, a mother, a friend, a human being. Lately, I find myself shaken by politics, by climate change, and most of all by the sheer disrespect, lack of integrity, and outright dangerous behavior displayed so openly in the world. Watching democratic institutions break down, seeing good people erased or ignored—anger doesn’t even feel like a strong enough word.
The Connection Between Anger and Fear
Where there is anger, there is also fear. Fear that life won’t return to balance. Fear that ignorance, denial, and conspiracy will continue to replace fact and science. Fear that dangerous leaders will keep holding power—unchecked, unchallenged, even supported by the very systems meant to guard against abuse.
Some people tell me, “You’re in Canada, don’t worry about it.” But politics doesn’t stop at borders. When values of truth, fairness, and respect are eroded anywhere, those ripples cross oceans.
The Weight of Knowing
It often feels like too much information, too much heartbreak—scandals, cover-ups, evidence of injustice ignored for decades. And yet, turning away doesn’t seem like an option. When people tell me they don’t know what’s happening, I feel even more unsettled. Pretending everything is fine while the world falls apart is no solution.
If we love our children and grandchildren—present or future—how can we ignore what kind of world they will inherit? They deserve clean air. They deserve freedoms that cannot be stripped away. They deserve a world where they feel safe and valued.
Finding Hope in Action
So yes, this may sound heavy, but realism is necessary. That doesn’t mean we stay stuck in despair. It means we channel it toward action. When I think about the next generation, I don’t just think about fear—I think about love. Love for the children and for their children, even those not yet born. That love can motivate us to act:
- To speak up in our communities
- To support leaders who stand for fairness and integrity
- To live our values in our homes and neighborhoods
- To show courage, compassion, and resilience in the smallest daily choices
Becoming active in some way—whether by volunteering, voting, mentoring, donating, or even simply having honest conversations—will not only make a difference in the world but will also shift how we feel inside. Action creates hope.
Leading With Love
Maybe anger will always come first for me, but that doesn’t mean it has to be the last word. I choose to believe that underneath the rage, grief, and fear, there is still love, and that love can guide us. If we let it fuel our energy for the greater good, then perhaps the heavy weight of anger can transform into something lighter, more sustainable, and more powerful.
Because our children—and their children—are worth it.
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