Mother Complex?

Today, May 19th, is a primary election in Kentucky. I fear most of the candidates have pledged themselves to one person, who is the President. I want Kentucky candidates to pledge themselves to the citizens of Kentucky. They are to work for us, not the President; not the President of any specific political party. I like it when no one political party has all the power, so they must work together, sharing power, even compromising their individual preferences for the greater common good. I like it when there are no professional political individuals; those who stay in office for a long time. If elected, serve your term, then return home and get off the government’s payroll. As a therapist, I wonder if we have become so fearful that we’ve regressed to trust someone who promises to take care of us. We often label this a ‘mother complex’. I have heard a lot elected officials, as well as candidates, telling us that we need to be afraid and only they can protect us. Such lies only encourage our ‘mother complexes’ and that is not healthy for the individual or the nation.

Solitude

Solitude does not necessarily mean being all alone although that is something to desire occasionally. Inner solitude means I am not caught in my past nor distracted by the future. I am also not caught by whomever may or may not be around me, either physically or in my mind. I can be in a physical place where there are no others around me and still have a crowd of voices in my mind, all of which want my attention. Solitude does not mean that I ignore those who are around me physically. I can be courteous and recognize their presence even in the grocery market. When we have parted, I can return to my solitude and, yes, my grocery list. Solitude means that I am not in a hurry; I relish the moment. Solitude means I am comfortable being with myself and being my friend.

Politically? It doesn't feel good.

I am discouraged by all the political ads and talk as individuals seek votes prior to the elections. I’ve never supported the idea of political careers. I’ve believed politicians needed to serve out their allotted term, such as four or six years, and then return home to make, what my grandfather called, “an honest living.” I am especially discouraged with want-to-be politicians whose goal is to give full support to one person, i.e., the president. I believe elected individuals are to represent the people of their district, state, etc., not one individual, i.e., the President or a political party. Something is terribly wrong when you spend millions of dollars to have a job that might pay two thousand dollars. Who is paying the millions and what do they expect/want/demand for their “investment”? Our political system is not on a good track, and I’m very worried where it might be taking us.