Hello my beloved friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we approach the 2020 election here in the USA, I actively work to shift my energy from fear, anger, disappointment and distrust to one of peace, calm, trust and love. I choose to focus on the positive, beautiful aspect of humanity. Our American family is suffering from discontent at the highest level I\u2019ve seen in my lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet, I\u2019m optimistic about the future, regardless of who wins the upcoming election. Regardless of political party affiliation (if any), religious beliefs (if any), identity (if any), etc., we are all connected in this human family. I want to encourage all of us to have more compassion for each other.
One of my favorite songs sums it up beautifully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trouble Ain\u2019t<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Trouble ain’t gon’ be here everydayEven though sometimes it seems like it won’t go awayAfter you’ve done all that you know howJust to keep from breaking downJust believe it’s gonna get much betterAfter awhile”<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Trouble ain’t gon’ be here everydayEven though sometimes it seems like it won’t go awayAfter you’ve done all that you know howJust to keep from breaking downJust believe it’s gonna get much betterAfter awhile”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what I know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do my best to respect that everyone\u2019s experience leads them to their belief system. However, I do not abide conspiracy theories. It is ridiculous to believe that the Democrats are \u201ccannibal pedophiles” or that Republicans are “lizard people”. The Earth is round. Science is real. Black lives matter. Love is love. God is love. I don\u2019t care if you\u2019re an atheist, agnostic or devoutly religious, I don\u2019t care about your race or ethnicity, your sexuality or gender, your economic status or physical ability: I choose to love and respect you the same, and expect reciprocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I believe that both sides of our pathetically dualistic political system are caught in old paradigms of top down economics, lack of gender equity and racial biases that do NOT serve humanity. I believe in prayer, good will and kindness. If you\u2019re religious, please pray that the American people come together in empathy and kindness, regardless of the outcome of the election. I trust that the trend towards peace, individual freedom, equality and economic justice will continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I believe that my education, experience traveling and interacting with people around the world, and deliberate focus on introspection and meditation has led to my having a uniquely broad perspective. Here\u2019s some inspiration and beauty for you. Please enjoy, and no matter who you vote for, PLEASE VOTE<\/a>!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Human<\/a> (a beautiful movie about our shared humanity)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Western Australia\u2019s Quokkas “are Good for Your Health\u201d<\/a> (adorable 🥰)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Great Realisation<\/a> (funny and sweet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sky<\/a> (a poem I wrote, posted with a video montage and set to music by Stephen Sondheim)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Giving While Living<\/a> (my kind of billionaire)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good advice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sending you so much love!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Love, Blessings & Music,<\/p>\n\n\n\n