taking this day back

“Instead of mourning, instead of a moment of silence or a hateful, Islamophobic message, how about today we make the world a little brighter? Be kinder. Be a little gentler with yourself and others. Be a better human. Today is more than a tragedy. Today is a birthday. A wedding. A birth. A new job. Today we take this day back for the happy and the brave and the new.” ― Taylor Rhodes, calloused: a field journal
Affirmative prayer: Infinite Presence, this day I feel a sense of hope and connection awakening in me. I remember that, when there is pain in the world, I go deeper into a sincere belief that goodness is the true and enduring nature of people the world over. I pray for those who are hurting from tragedy, that today they find comfort, peace, and compassion for all. Today, I remember those who died, those who heroically saved lives, and those who still miss someone, affirming that all are forever in the heart of the Divine. Even now, always. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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