See Into The Darkness

"In the dark time, the eye begins to see." ~Theodore Roethke~

"Whoever battles with monsters had better see that it does not turn him into a monster. And if you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you." ~Friedrich Nietzsche~

Hello dear ones. Darkness has enveloped humanity on a level that I never thought I'd see. We have tumbled into an abyss of continued hatred and insanity and I wonder if we'll ever see the end of it. Now, more than ever, we should be bringing out compassion and kindness to this world gone mad. Instead, there is shaming and the ever changing view of what is right and wrong. We fight among ourselves like toddlers over a toy, while the world goes up in flames around us. Innocent people are dying, caught up in a war that has been simmering for centuries. Families are tearing themselves apart over differences in opinion. Children are at risk of becoming so fearful of going anywhere, touching anything, or anyone that they will never know what it's like to truly live.

How far down into the rabbit hole is humanity going to fall before we decide to dig ourselves out? Does calling someone out for doing something that you wouldn't do, or not doing something that you think they should do, make you feel better about yourself? Do you take joy in trying to make someone feel like garbage? Life is certainly precious, and sacred. Life is also meant to be lived, and enjoyed. Take a moment to stop and think before posting, or commenting on someone's choices. Listen, research, and check things out instead of rushing to judgement. Remember, we are all in this together, and fighting battles we do not let others see. Teach your children love and compassion, and show them that this world can become a better place.

Be good to each other and yourselves, my loves. Face your fears, and live your best life. Don't let a day go by without telling your loved ones how you feel, and don't let trivial things get in the way of friendship. You may not agree with everything they do or say, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on each other. Be Kind, Be Love, and Be Peace. Yesterday is past and tomorrow isn't promised. Live and love for today. - Live - Laugh - Love -