Not so much has changed in a year. Instead of Minneapolis and Jamar Clark it is Standing Rock. Rights seem to be very fluid in terms of what it actually means. When "they" have abrogated everyone else's "rights" and they come to take yours, will it matter any more?
Yesterday we were momentarily and partially unified in love for each other. Will we simply return to the vitriol and awful divisiveness or can we begin to see each other as human brothers and sisters?
Since the election I have heard so much "us" vs "them" talk. I have listened to the toddler-like rantings of people who claim that this was done to him/her, so whatever he/she does in response is/should be acceptable. We post memes of people lobbing sociopolitical bombs at who they perceive to be a nemesis.
Ask and answer a few questions for me, if you will.
How did East and West Germany mend the fence and tear down the wall?
Do we want to live in constant fear of threats?
If you have religious or spiritual beliefs, are you selectively ignoring the kindness and passion of your practice?
Do you know how much energy it takes to "hate"?
Do you remember when your parents told you to simply work it out? Why is it different today that it was then?
If you spent the day yesterday talking about being grateful, what has changed since that offering or prayer?
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