I admit, I never had one doubt that Hilary would win.  It never even crossed my mind that Trump COULD win, or even be close.  How could someone so with so many heinous actions and accusations against him, win America’s vote? My shock and horror watching last night’s results come in remind me of how I felt watching the twin towers blazing and fall to the ground on 9/11.  I was speechless, afraid, horrified and angry.  How could this happen?  Am I safe? Are my kids safe?  What is going to happen to our future? What will I tell my kids?  Is our country not what I thought it was?  I even cried (over an election?) because of the disappointment in our collective values.  It made me question whether we are moving forward in our collective consciousness or if everyone is still on the hamster wheel of life.

Love not Hate

After 9/11 we banded together with a steadfast cause.  To unite, to defy an enemy and to stand together.  This is not that.  BUT I did feel my call to change my life and live for love more now than ever.  I will focus on love, not hate.  Empathy, not judgement.  Understanding, not fear. I am shifting my focus to what I want to happen instead of being the victim of the circumstances around me.  I will let go of what I don’t have control over and start focusing on what I do want in my life, family and world. I am taking my power back.

I don’t know what this will look like, but I believe we take this momentum of disappointment and use that energy to make change.  Let’s show America and the world that America is not hate and fear, it is love and hope.  I pray for all of us to awaken to our inner call for something more.  We are more, there is more. Our capacity to love and help others is infinite, so let’s spread this message rather than feel defeated.  Will you join me?