Uniquely Created Divinely Inspired . . . You

The last few weeks I've been thinking a lot about the wave of fear I see gripping the US. When people are afraid they don't listen very well except to their own righteous thoughts.  I've realized we need to talk more by asking questions and  "Listen[ing] with the ears of those who speak."  But we first must prepare by asking more questions of ourselves.  Each of us needs to know ourself, because as Socrates said, "To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom." Some questions to consider:  What are you afraid of that justifies your speaking and acting on your darkest words? Why are you afraid to say Black Lives Matter?  Brown Lives Matter? Asian Lives Matter? Why does using those words threaten you? Why are you frightened by everyone being treated equally?Why can you deny what is before your eyes?Why are you afraid to wear a face mask?  How does that threaten you?What are you losing by not wearing a mask? What are you gaining?  What makes you so afraid you take assault weapons to a protest that already scares