Today, take a moment to listen to the unfolding of the day and the footsteps and voices of those you love. Sit quietly at some point and focus on a sentence, a phrase or a laugh and wonder about all the ways it impacts your life. Honor some silence so you can hear those who speak less often.
Today, reflect on those you love and the blessings they bring.
This holiday season may be a difficult one. We are certainly numbed by the losses, violence and hatred we hear about on the news. It can happen in any school or company or office or cafe — any town. In our connected world, we hear any event, no matter the size of town or location. We watch, wonder and sometimes weep for those who suffer, those who die and those who endured their loss. We fear for our own children, and worry for our nation.
We often write about family and relationships and the importance of saying “I love you.” Our kids need it and so do others in our lives.
While we cannot keep our children totally out of harm’s way, we must create a society in which they have an opportunity to grow and succeed. We must find middle ground between defending our rights and promoting common sense. We must make every effort on all fronts to protect the most vulnerable among us. We can hardly defend our individual rights if we ignore everyone’s right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.