"Democrats and Republicans used to disagree on policy issues — that’s the normal, useful tension that drives democracy. Today, each side fears the other will destroy the nation if they achieve power. Partisanship becomes equated with patriotism, and destroying the other side becomes the ultimate goal. This is how democracies fall apart."
- USA Today
This is one of the most important understandings we can bring into the New Year, along with a recognition that what we each think, feel, say, and do matters more than
we realize.
Along with resolutions and goals related to personal health, fitness, weight, and well-being, let's have intentions, visions, and resolutions about contributing to the health and well-being of "We the People" - our sense of unity - our E
Pluribus Unun - our oneness out of many*.
Let's each do our part to keep America safe from further toxic partisanship, divisiveness, fear, hate, blaming, and demonizing and restore health to the mind, heart, and soul of America.
*E Pluribus Unum is the Latin phrase for "out of many, one" and is the official motto of the United States. Let's strengthen that motto, refresh our values, and renew our spirit of unity.
With love, hope, and reverence for all,
Charlene
