Let me introduce myself

When you think of what is in the news right now, what do you think of?

War...

Bullying...

Hatred...

Sickness...

I think of these things and it make me sad, angry, and many other emotions. Mostly, though, it makes me want to do something. Something to get some positivity out into the world. Something to let others know that not all of us accept bullying, hatred, and killing as the norm in our world. So I decided to start this blog.

I know, it's just a blog. But here is how I see it. I will talk about someone in my life or a group of people I know and how they influence and enhance my life. Each day I will put positive words out onto this blog for others to read and to think about who makes their lives better. I want to also talk about issues that are going on in the world and how I am dealing with them in a real but not malicious way.

I think to start all this off, I need to give a little background on who I am. I am a white, middle class female in my late 20's. I live in a city in New England and have lived a pretty normal life. I have a strong, loving family who is very supportive. I graduated from college with an undergraduate degree in political science. I now work in the Episcopal church and am heading on the path to discernment to hopefully become a priest in the Episcopal church. I have lost people in my life to sickness, old age, and tragic events. I am no stranger to death as I also volunteer at a Hospice group.

All of that information gives you a little look at who I am. It also gives you an idea of my political and social leanings. As is common for a person my age, I am liberal in my views. I have always said "I may not agree with you, but I respect your opinions". I truly think that is where our nation has its problem. The USA is a land of diversity and of having your own voice. It has also become the land of "loving-your-own-voice-so-much-that-you-won't-listen-to-anyone-else". We need to learn to accept our differences and know that everyone's voice is original and deserves to be heard and respected.

I am here to do my little part. To be positive, happy, and to love those who are not like me.