This year, our oldest son turned 16 years-old. Watching him grow from a child to a young man has been one of the greatest gifts I have ever received. When he was a toddler, the days seemed to stand still. Today, time seems to be passing at mock-speed.
I am enamored by athletes who achieve radical goals. Professional athletes; people who quit their jobs to join climbing expeditions simply to reach the highest peaks in the world. Ultra-marathoners who run, bike and/or swim for hundreds of miles, pushing their bodies to the limits to win a race.
“No one wants to talk about it. But everyone has it…unless you are a sociopath.” This was one of Brene’ Brown’s opening lines from her world renowned TED Talk, Listening to Shame.
“I was just trying to be encouraging.” I told my husband (with a pout) after he pulled me aside during a dinner party to tell me I had interrupted a friend before they barely had a chance to tell their story. Somehow, my husband and I didn’t see eye-to-eye on my conversation style.
Today’s blog is about change, not taking sides or creating conflict. If you have felt helpless to know what to do regarding gun violence in America, I have listed some action steps you can take to create change.
A personal note from author: Guns have always been part of my family culture.
