"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world." 
                                     - Jack Layton


We do we feel better when we choose love instead of fear, anger, etc., but can we actually affect the world when we do? 

Yes. Studies show that when we choose love, hold hope, and act kindly - when we accept and respect one another - we have impacts near and far. So let's be loving, hopeful, optimistic and kind. 

Let's also cherish and protect freedom, democracy and the U.S. Constitution. 

Mainly today, let's celebrate all that is good, noble, and promising in the USA.

Happy Independence Day!

With joy,
Charlene