Be that candle on the water

On the eve of an unknown and frightening new era it is important to remember that we do not have to stoop to the level of those who will try to lead us into the depravity of greed, racism, bigotry and all the other evils that like to parade themselves as power.

We will all be given the chance to prove our goodness, our love of our fellow human beings and our world, and the ultimate belief that kindness is an art worth cultivating.

Opportunities will abound for proving ourselves worthy of being the kind of people who can make changes that benefit us all.

Every time we refuse to act in unkind, or unloving ways, the world takes a step out of the darkness.

This world that believes suffering will make people better will eventually collapse in on itself. Then the rest of us will be standing in the wings ready to rush in and do better.

We have made great strides during the last eight years, so even if these things are taken away from us, we know we will eventually get them back.

Just keep going. Keep believing. Keep working towards what you know is ethical and right and loving.