As with 9/11, this last week weighs heavily on so many of us. Obviously all of the ISIS attacks and the humans lost, families mourning are top of mind. Each day my heart gets heavier when hate and rhetoric spew from people in my own circles, out of what I believe can only be mishandled fear. I have actively and passionately thrown facts and love in the face of each hurl of bigotry and ignorance I witness. I believe we can neutralize negativity with extreme light and love. Yet in the wake of these efforts remains a lingering disappointment for some of the people I have respected and cared about throughout my life. I won’t be quiet to sidestep conflict any longer. I won’t accept excuses of age, fear and statements like “people don’t change – no point in arguing”. There is a HUGE point to argue. Terrorists rely on fear, divisiveness and hate to facilitate their goals. Terror can’t live in a house of love. I refuse to...
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