15/11/2021
We need to talk….
I know we have all had enough. We’re tired. Scratch that - we’re exhausted! I know that it’s easier to scroll past, change the channel or tune out these conversations but I don’t think we can do that anymore and expect this just to end. That just isn’t an option anymore. We all need to take a look inside ourselves and be realistic with how the world is right now and the direction it’s going. There is a lot of division, fear, intolerance and assumptions but not enough conversations. Civil conversations. Have we forgotten how to do that? Have we forgotten that it’s ok to disagree on somethings while recognizing that we agree on others? Have we forgotten that we are all people? Just people. Not better or worse than anyone else, just people. Not a group of “anti-somethings” or “sheep” or whatever derogatory name is circulating at the moment, just people. Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends, co-workers… people.
I know in my soul that the majority of people at this point see that there is something very wrong. Everyone can feel it. Maybe they don’t know what to do about it, maybe it feels too big for them. Maybe they know something is wrong but don’t exactly know why. Maybe they assume it will lead to confrontation and feel avoidance is better. I’m not saying I have all of the answers - I don’t believe that anyone does. But I do know I’m willing to listen. I do know that I am willing to have those conversations. I know that I want to help ease the fear that is inside people. I know that I want to help people remember how to love each other again. I can’t help but feel like there is something I can do. I’m not sure what that is yet but until I figure out what my role is in all of this - I am here to listen and learn. I will continue to try to inspire conversations and questions. I hope to inspire you to do the same.
What are your fears?
What do you think needs to happen?
How can I help you?
And most importantly, how are you? Honestly.
Sending love always.
