I don’t know if this is something I should even address BUT HERE WE GO. I have said that I don’t follow any particular religion and that I believe in love and the goodness of the universe (I am aware that it sounds cheesy but I like it). I have tethered myself to the belief that the universe is good and that humanity is good and that helps me a lot. I’m sure for those of you who believe in some higher power that tethering yourself to that is what’s best for you. If it is, carry on! If you believe in the Christian God and in the righteousness of Him, let Him guide you to healing (I grew up in Ohio guys, I don’t know much about any other religions BUT THEY ARE ALL VALID). Let whatever higher power you believe in guide you to what is right. He/She/They have not forsaken you. I find comfort in the love I have for my family and friends and all of the goodness they bring into the world. There are so many people out there that do horrible things but I believe they are the minority, I believe that happiness and love and light are stronger than the darkness. I find myself in a personal darkness that feels too heavy for me to lift alone because of all the painful things happening in the world now. I am clinging to the idea that people are good. Donald Trump may not be doing much for the people of Puerto Rico but I know so many people that have gone out of their way to start funds and collections for the victims. I know that awful man murdered so many wonderful people and injured so many more and that it doesn’t seem like our government is doing much to end gun violence, but there are so many stories of people helping people in the wake of these tragedies. Find the good. Wrap yourself in the good until all of you have left of the bad is the determination to change our world for the better.
I’m still in a personal fog of depression so I’m not entirely sure if what I’m writing makes any sense but I’m going to keep writing anyway
The Life of a Mourning Dove 