LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH

This Friday I woke up to a full news feed. And while I would love to say that it is full of fun summer photos and adventures, it has a different tone this morning. Full of current events, people’s opinions, and recent calamity, this time in France. I think about friends who are from France, the place this country has in their story, and the beauty of spirit and culture this place holds.

I think about the mass shootings of the past month and the tension brought about by the election year. The division and evil it has revealed. While I am far from hopeless, I’ve seen the dividing line it has brought with it. The lack of compassion and heart it has revealed in this nation.

Over the past week, I’ve been trying to figure out solutions to the problems I see around me. I’ve looked within and figured out how I can live at peace. Peace with those I encounter. To let love, kindness, and courage explode everywhere I go. For the sake of my children and my children’s children.

This is the resounding anthem in my mind at the moment.

“Let there be  peace on earth and let it begin with me.”

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