Where is our country headed?

Most days I am thankful for where I’m at. Then there are days when I’m ready to pack it up and find some deserted nowhere to live and protect my family. My doomsday attitude is a result of news and tech overload, divisive messages about the fate of democracy, not being able to catch a smooth ride on any freeway, or domestic attacks with pipe bombs. We have no direction and our country seems to be in a free fall. Our citizens could become the next group to flee from violence and poverty if we are not diligent in protecting us from ourselves.

Voting is important. Having a fair balance of donkeys and elephants holds both sides accountable for the American people. I understand this divide on issues because my sister and I disagree on almost everything. Despite our differences we still come together with respect and Love for each other. There has been worldwide reports on how politics have come between family unions. We cannot let our disagreements stand in the way of the greater good of humanity. The fear rhetoric is succeeding at separating us all behind closed doors, but in reality we are all still living side by side.

Winning is of no importance when it stands in the way of progress. Last nights election should not be about winners and losers but about how the elected officials will work together to improve the lives of Americans. Whether you are old, young, privileged, hard working, addicted, sober, white, black, on the coasts or in the middle we have an obligation to our families and each other to be fair and consistent on both sides. I can only learn and grow from those I don’t agree with. Finding common ground between red and blue is what will make the country stronger against threats and terrorism. Seeing our opponents as kin is what will propel us into a hopeful future for our children and their children.

My dream is to have conversations with voices in America to find commonality with someone from the other side of the issue. More to come.