"“This world of ours... must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, 

and be, instead, a proud confederation 
of mutual trust and respect." 
                  - Dwight D. Eisenhower 

By all means let's avoid feeding fear and hate. But let's not stop there. In all situations, let's look for the high road and take it. 

When we find ourselves in disagreements, in the midst of gossip, and in fault-finding discussions, let's be the ones who graciously elevate the conversation.

We each have the ability to strengthen our personal relationships. We each have the potential to make a difference in the world. We each have the power to build respect and trust among us.

May the beautiful best in us bring out the beautiful best in others. Let's aim for that.
 

For peace and harmony,  
Charlene

- from The Twelve Gifts of Birth