I LOVE BIG. I FEEL BIG. I HUG BIG. I SMILE BIG.
I am focused on positivity and gratitude much of the time, AND at the same time, my heart hurts from injustice. My heart gets filled with anger and frustration when people take advantage of others and harm others—those who speak of integrity and authenticity and yet don’t embody them. Brutalize marginalized people, whether it be in words or physically.I can find compassion for those causing the pain, as a backstory probably brought them to that place. It doesn’t mean I condone it or give them a pass. It might be a reason for the behavior, but it’s not an excuse. There are also those with pathological illnesses that lack empathy.
I LOVE BIG. I FEEL BIG. I HUG BIG. I SMILE BIG.
And I remind myself when the heaviness of injustice in its many forms takes hold of my heart, I ask myself, ‘who do I want to be, and how do I want to show up in this beautiful and messy world.’I want to channel the sadness, anger, and frustration into peaceful and LOVING solutions. To hold the harmers accountable while not lowering myself to their level. Rising above is not easy, but I will do my best. I won’t get it right all the time. I will continue to LOVE BIG, FEEL BIG, HUG BIG, SMILE BIG, and be sad, frustrated, and angry, and I will continue to learn ways to create more LOVE, kindness, compassion, and peace in the world.
I will not dim my light, especially when it feels the harmers are winning.
I LOVE BIG. I FEEL BIG. I HUG BIG. I SMILE BIG.
