I happen to be reading this at a time when the country seems on the brink of war. America has always thrived on using brute force with its enemies and according to Laotzu, “violence, even when well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself.” We’ve become so accustomed to violence, whether on the news, or the media we consume, it’s all around us. I think it’s important to ask of ourselves, what kind of reality we choose to experience - one of peace and harmony, or one of force and turmoil? Beyond physical violence, we’ve also become desensitized to the weapons of hatred and intolerance toward one another. Where do we go from here?

We cannot wait for our world leaders to effect change, it’s ultimately up to us to continue to be the change we wish to see in the world.