It's Okay Not To Be okay

I am done pretending that I can change your mind with the memes I post - not that I ever really tried.

It’s sad - we are so divided.

Whether its abortion, guns, government spending, gas prices, climate change, etc we just don’t see eye to eye.

But here’s the thing - you are entitled to see the world the way you want and no amount of cajoling, whining, pleading, reasoning or screaming on my part is going to change your mind.

AND THAT IS OKAY!

I think we need to let go of the idea that we need others to think the way we do. The experiences that shaped you and your world view are not part of my story.

And we need to stop villainizing each other for our different world views.

Just stop. Please.

I saw a great quote the other day, here goes. “The loudest voices rarely represent the majority. They’re usually speaking for the extremes. You won’t understand the views of a group until you’ve invited the quieter voices into the discussion. Don’t mistake silence for disengagement it’s often a sign of deep reflection”

With gratitude.