
What if instead of holding so tight to our preconceived notions and living divided by differences we chose to extend mercy to those around us? What if we were compassionate and kind towards those who offend us? What if we react out of love, not fear?

My tears don’t stop right now, that you felt this was the best way out of the dark. My heart hurts incredibly, in a way I didn’t want to know it could. I’m trying to find my smile through the tears, because you were a pivot point for so many people.

Fall is here. Officially it started this past week. The weather where I live cooled off earlier than usual, so it seems to me that fall started a few weeks ago. It felt like a dramatic shift from the bright hot days of summer. I think I struggle with some of the seasonal shifts, especially…