As the last few months have been very busy, it is now nice to return to my desk and breathe into my next creative project. Life is not stagnant and is constantly bending and weaving. The cost-of-living crisis in Ireland has highlighted that. I was in support of the peaceful protests, and I empathise with every man and woman who stood out for days and nights. I am especially inspired by the children and the elderly who braced horrific weather conditions to have their voices heard.
Three generations of people cannot be wrong. Three generations of people waited. But you never came. You left them out there in the wind, hail and rain.
As a life coach rooting for the best in people, I do have something to say to our government:
You do not react to a crisis by desertion. In a crisis, you respond to the real and acute needs of people. You cannot possibly know what those needs are unless you have boots on the ground. People are in a fight/flight response to the volatile wars, fuel and living crisis. They needed empathy, respect and immediate, accurate and meaningful financial relief. Relief that demonstrated that you understood your calculations fell far short of what was sustainable, to the average family, farmer, haulier, bus driver........ Relief that demonstrated you heard that we cannot take any more.
I saw Irish people at home and abroad who were united in this cause. Crying out for fairness. They no longer identify with your approach. I was particularly moved by all the young people around the world holding gatherings of support, and I said to myself, you have also let our young people down. We need them back in this country, and they need to be paid properly.
I will never forget the images and scenes of the last week, but in particular, Michael Healy-Rae, when he walked away from Leinster House and the support he got from the people. There is a price for showing public integrity of character in politics.
It must be worrying, though, that so many remain on the other side of the government's baricaded gate, who fall very short of that TD's bravery, the bravery of the thousands of Irish people at home and abroad.
Change is afoot, and we all welcome it. If you would like a suggestion of what to do with the 'bank bailout money', there should be no reason why any man, woman, or child in this country should be without a home.
Aintherese Xx
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