Belligerent Optimism

Ana Maria Irueste-Montes
8 min readOct 3, 2020

RBG was called a belligerent optimist, in her honor I am calling this piece Belligerent Optimism. As we approach the elections I want everyone to STOP, breath deeply, calm down your thoughts by staying present in the moment. By focusing on your breathing in slowly to the count of four, holding it momentarily and releasing it slowly to the count of six. Do it again, quiet the mind. Now think of some event, or person that as you think about that or them…

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Ana Maria Irueste-Montes

Personal & executive coach, partners with her clients in their journey of growth & transformation. Mentor, teacher, & grandparent, curious & grateful.