Coffee with Ren: Fear Edition (6/8/2025)
Alright friends. I’m here with a horrid sinus infection and no voice, but this weekend has been a nightmare. I know a lot of us are scared, and we all need to ground ourselves before the week officially starts. Grab your coffee, alcohol, or DayQuil in my case, and let’s get into it.
Morning Affirmations:
I may feel afraid, but I am not powerless. My voice, my choices, and my care have impact.
The chaos around me does not define the calm within me. I protect my peace and act with intention.
I can hold fear and hope at the same time. Both are valid, and both are human.
Even in uncertain times, I am certain of my values, strength, and my ability to love.
I am allowed to rest. Rest is resistance, preparation, and my right.
I do not need to have all the answers to show up with courage. One steady step at a time is enough.
My body deserves safety. My community deserves safety. I affirm this truth, and I work towards it with compassion.
The world is heavy, but I am not carrying it alone. I trust in collective care and shared resilience.
When fear rises, I meet it with truth, clarity, and boundaries. I honor what I feel without letting it control me.
Today I will do one small thing that brings me joy, and in doing so, I’ll reclaim my power.
While today is Sunday, and typically I say, “let’s do some cute self care things today!”, I know that is probably a pipe dream. We’re tense, nervous, and watching our phones with bated breath. So today, our goal is to write. Grab a notebook and pen and get out your feelings. You can journal, write gibberish, or scribble so hard you rip the pages and break the pencil. If that happens, fuck yeah! Get out as many feelings as you can, because I know we’re feeling a lot right now. It’s okay. Do what your heart and brain calls for you to do with that notebook and pen.
To all of our friends and family in LA, please stay strong and stay safe. My love goes out to you. I’m so proud of you for standing up and standing tall against the modern day Gestapo, but as I said above, please stay safe. Carry milk with you if you can in case of tear gas, and try to stay in groups. Protect your fellow man, and love thy neighbor. California has always been a hell of a force, and you all are making that known once more. I’m so, so proud of yall. Keep fighting the good fight.
For everyone else who’s watching or preparing for Saturday, I’ll say the same thing: stay safe. Be prepared. We are definitely in unprecedented times, even though we all knew this was coming. Stay strong, stay alert, and most importantly: stay safe.
I hear you, I see you, I’m with you, I love you. I’ll see everyone tonight for Tea with Ren.
