Written by Hali Tsotetsi

Photography from Unsplash

Whether you are pleased or disappointed with the election results, it has been quite the emotion roller coaster. You could say that it is by design; however, it is normal to feel an array of emotions.

We are human after all and, we cannot be put into one particular box or monolith. The same goes for opinions and ideas.

So, with the results recently being announced, I encourage you to practice compassion and empathy. Because emotional maturity is what we need most.

Here are 9 affirmations for the election results:

1. I stand firm in my beliefs.

2. I listen to others.

3. I practice compassion towards others, whether they agree with me or not.

4. I embrace all opinions; not only my own.

5. I practice daily gratitude for my life.

6. I practice what I preach.

7. I live what I believe.

8. I am open to other opinions.

9. I embrace healthy debate and don’t think less of someone else if they think differently than I do.