Election Results

I don't like writing about politics. Partly because I don't feel knowledgeable enough to do so. But more so because people start taking sides. I have some friends who are happy with the American Presidential election results and some who are disheartened. Some comments have been quite passionate and almost scary. Everyone has an opinion. Should I be throwing in one more?

America (my homeland) is a land of extremes. The weather gets very hot in summer and very cold in winter. There are green parks and forests and smoggy cities. There are the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. There is great jubilation and cries of distress. Why? It's just one election, one passing scene, one more government process.

Attachment: When we get attached to the results we want, we set ourselves up for a trap. If we fail to get the result we want, our whole world caves in. If we manage to get the desired result, then arrogance can set in - 'Look how I made this happen.' However, if we can remain detached from the results - that is, we choose to be happy and carefree regardless of the results - then we remain strong, stable, and unshakable in any situation.

Choose contentment - be happy.