Resist apocalypticism
How to Survive—and Thrive!—During the 2024 Election Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Relationships)- Part I
Gracious reader,
I’m excited to share something I hope will be valuable to you and your community as we navigate these divisive times. Inspired by the ideas in my book, I’ve created a free ebook titled "How to Survive—and Thrive!—During the 2024 Election Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Relationships)". This resource is designed to encourage and inspire you to choose civility, kindness, and humanity above all, especially during the challenges of this election season.
I’d love to gift this ebook to all new subscribers for free! Simply subscribe to Civic Renaissance, and you'll receive your copy via email within 24 hours. I’ll also be sharing tips from the ebook in a new series on Civic Renaissance, so stay tuned for helpful insights to keep your spirit strong and your relationships intact during this pivotal time!
Additionally, anyone kind enough to leave a review for my book, The Soul of Civility (Amazon or Barnes & Noble), will also receive a free copy of my new ebook! Just email a screenshot of your review to ahudsonassist@gmail.com, and I’ll send you the ebook as a thank-you.
To keep the conversation going, I’ve included a question for reflection—something you can carry with you in your thoughts or discuss within your communities, whether in the comments below or over coffee with a friend. I can’t wait to read your comments and hear your ideas!
I wish you all a calm, centered, and encouraging election season!
Warmly,
Lexi
I. Resist apocalypticism.
Resist apocalypticism. You may have heard that a lot is riding on this election. "The world as we know it will end if the wrong person wins,"people say. "Western civilization itself hangs in the balance," others cry. Be skeptical of such claims. This may be an important election, but there have been high-stakes elections before, and there will be high-stakes elections once again. Elections are not as important as people. Don’t get angry when people don’t see the world as you do, or when they have different priorities than you. Elections are not worth losing friends, family, or lifelong relationships over. Civility requires that we treat others with decency, respect, and as ends in themselves—not merely as means to our ends.
Question for Reflection:
In what ways can we resist the urge to view political disagreements as existential threats, and instead focus on preserving mutual respect and understanding?