Yes, the election season is all but over but the movement towards a more perfect nation continues still. And THAT result remains in OUR hands, in ALL of our hands. It is (and always has been) in our hands regardless of whether “our guy” or “our gal” wins or loses.
So, let’s not give up OUR power.
The ball is in OUR hands to make our communities better places to live and to work, and our streets safer places to be. The ball is in our hands to greet each day with optimism and joy, rather than pessimism and fear. The ball is in our hands to make common cause with our neighbors. And yes, the ball is in our hands to find common ground with our opponents.
It is in OUR hands, each of our hands, to make this great nation of ours more perfect still.
So, what will my hands, my voice, my heart make of this day that is now before me?
What will we ALL make of this day before us?
Share your answer with me in the comments.
Missy Park
Founder
Missy, I plan to keep your words of wisdom with regards to the election that were in your latest clothing catalog. I thought they were so good that I posted them on my blog and gave you credit. Well said! Peace to you and yours. Diane
Oh…my ‘contribution’ has been to serve the teens in the local juvenile facility for several years, and now to teach various classes by Zoom during COVID.
During this time of conflict and Covid and so much more that is trying to divide and defeat us, I have found peace and normalcy in my daily walks with my dog. I walk through the park by our house and see many of the same people–the veteran who follows me on his bike because he likes my smile and shares snippets about his life, strangers who ask questions about our sweet dog, the neighbor who waves from the playground with her grandson, and the homeless living in tents who I share hellos with and who remind me of all the simple blessings in my life that are really not so simple, ie a roof over my head, heat, a hot meal I can enjoy at our kitchen table. Yes, we need leaders and movements and changes “from the top.” But we can also do little things with the day before us to make someone’s day a little brighter.
I will great each day with love in my heart. I will continue to exercise gratitude. I will thrive no matter who is elected, no matter what the “news” is pouring out. I will remain a victor and not a victim of the circumstances. I will continue to spread love.
I am a fourth grade teacher. My daily work with the kids who are our future is my contribution to making our community stronger and gives me hope for the future. These kids are not racist and are horrified to hear of what has happened in the history of our country and what happens today to people of color. We started the year reading an excellent book together: The Watsons Go to Birmingham. These kids will be the change we need in the world–they realize we all have more in common than that which separates us. They see all people as people–deserving of respect, comfort, kindness, and equity. I’ll keep fighting til they’re ready to take over.