Today is a tough day. All the terror and hatred in the news is weighing me down. I must remember…

There are those who choose to define themselves with hate, so I will choose to define myself with compassion and understanding. I will not “hate” someone because of what or who they believe in, even if I disagree. I will try to understand their ideals and offer them a chance to understand mine. I will continue to teach my children that who someone loves, how they define themselves, where they are from, or how they worship does not negate their humanity.

I may not have the ability to change the world, but I have the ability to change me.