There is a war of attrition that’s  going on to erode any vestiges of hope for humanity.  The barrage of bad news from political operatives and pundits is nearly constant – drawing us downward and backwards into despair. 

We are tempted to be suspicious of one another, always anticipating the worst.  We are so guarded, thinking that we are protecting ourselves, when we are actually just isolating ourselves.  We are imprisoned by loneliness.

But there is a hope for us that remains, that opens us and can heal us, if we will allow it to. There is light and beauty in this world.  There is joy and the possibility for peace within and with others, if we dare to believe.

As we open our eyes today, let’s choose to see the good, let’s seek what is beautiful and true.  Let’s open ourselves to the possibilities of a future that outshines the past, and let’s do some good.

Back in the day, I remember listening to a DJ on the radio who used to say, ‘When you meet someone who isn’t smiling today, give them yours!’

At the risk of sounding corny today, I want to offer us the same advice.  

There is goodness, light, and beauty in this world.  I know this is true when I remember each of you.  Now, go and pass that on! 

So before you allow the morning news to douse the light in you, remember…

…whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. ⁹ What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 

Philippians 4:8-9

Peace!

Good Morning, I love you all!

ihs,

just adam