Set yourself free…

This is a note to every individual in the world.  Start being kind and respectful of one another. Please! The world is made up of different opinions. That’s what makes life interesting. But it hurts my heart to hear/see the anger and disrespect running rampant again. You don’t have to agree with each other to be friends. And you don’t need put others down because they see things differently than you do. Life is amazing. Being alive is the best gift. You get to do things like eat. And play ball. And feel accomplished at a job well done. And help a neighbor with his broken heater. And put your toes in the sand. You get to dream of the things you want to do. And cheat at monopoly. And dance with your best friend. And cuddle with your chihuahua. Don’t waste all that being unhappy and angry at everyone. It’s not worth the energy. And it makes you feel bad, not just the person you are trying to make feel bad. I’m concerned with the state of this country, but not because of Trump or Obama. I’m concerned because I see the hatred and anger expanding like a hot air ballon, not just among strangers but between my friends. You can do your part to change the world, whichever way you want to change it, but do it with kindness, openness and compassion. Don’t ruin the short time you have on this earth with anger and bullying. It will destroy you as well as your target. Eat ice cream with a child, have a martini with your co-worker who needs an ear, help scoop cat litter at the animal shelter, open a door for a stranger and say “after you ma’dam”, hold hands with your best friend. It’s so easy, and your life would be so much richer for it. I’m just sayin…