“Unless you are at risk of physical harm, violence is not okay, acceptable, or justified.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Seldom is a violent act all about one thing, but rather a conglomeration of many: uncontrolled anger, impulsiveness, fear, trauma, righteousness, cultural teachings, upbringing, and more. Similarly, the response to violence can take on many forms: silence, fear, […]
Always Remember Humanity—Even in the Most Difficult of Times
“Having compassion for someone’s welfare, even while abhorring their actions, is vital to a healthy world. Always remember humanity—even in the most difficult of times.” ~LMB Whew, these past three years have been a challenging ride for our nation. The divisiveness between the political right and the political left has been so contentious that it reminds […]
A Nation Torn: Healing the Great Divide
These past two years have been riddled with strife and violence. Relationships are deteriorating, spouses are separating, neighbors are fighting and friends are refusing to speak to one another due to contrasting political views. Individuals are attacking others in the streets, at grocery stores and in their schools because of skin color, foreign accents or […]