I believe in love. 

But I know hate is real.

I believe in justice.

But injustice happens all the time.

I believe people deserve to feel joy, but sadly millions have no idea what joy is.

I believe in kindness, because it really does matter.

I believe a good nights sleep can help everyone see things more clearly.

I think a lot of personal challenges can be helped by chocolate, hugs, laughing and by a caring listener.

And I believe education is the only way we can evolve into to a better more tolerant society.

Hate, and their crimes are born from fear.  Fear is insecurity and ignorance and sadly those who are ignorant teach it.

I don’t have the answers. I don’t profess to know how to solve the world’s complicated issues, but what we collectively are doing is clearly not working. Time to try something else. Hate, blame, lapels and finger pointing has not improved our world.

I think John Lennon was heading us in a good direction…

“Imagine there’s no countries

It isn’t hard to do

Nothing to kill or die for

And no religion too

Imagine all the people living life in peace,

You may say I’m a dreamer

But I’m not the only one

I hope some day you’ll join us…”

Just for a day try some extra kindness—maybe we can start a positive revolution.

Laura