Tomorrow

I will leave the discussion of “today” for the many who will write its history. I would like to talk about tomorrow.

Tomorrow, regardless of the outcome of this election, approximately half of the population of our country will feel upset. Some might feel anger. Some might feel disillusionment. Some might feel confusion, desperation, or fear. Tomorrow, your neighbor, co-worker, friend, relative, or the random person in line in front of you might need your compassion.

Tomorrow, we have the opportunity to be the change we hope to see in the world. I believe love is stronger than hate. I believe our shared humanity bonds us together stronger than the issues dividing us. I believe each of us has the power to create safety with those around us by our choices in how we act and the words we choose to speak. I believe we can share hope. I believe we can offer comfort. I believe the fulfillment of dreams for world peace begins in our interactions with those near us. I believe in the power of connection in both shared laughter and shared tears. I believe in our ability to build community when it feels effortless and when it feels difficult.

I believe in your heart, America. I believe in your ability to be an example to our children and to the world. When we get to tomorrow, America, let your heart author tomorrow’s story in a way that results in the future looking back, when it reads about this day, and wiping away tears at the beauty we create from the broken pieces of fear, division, and uncertainty because of our choices to intentionally come from a place of love in our interactions with each other.

We can do this, America. See you tomorrow…