i’ll rise up

these words have been on my heart this morning…

“all we need
all we need is hope
and for that we have each other
and for that we have each other.
and we will rise
we will rise
we will rise
WE’LL RISE.

and we’ll rise up
rise like the waves
we’ll rise up
in spite of the ache
we’ll rise up
and we’ll do it a thousand times again.”

I urge you to focus on the good around you…
because in spite of what the media hypes up,
there is more good in all of this than bad.

I believe in the well-being of this planet.
I believe in health and vitality.
I believe in calm and peace.

I am thankful for…
selflessness
healthcare workers
compassion
generosity
truck drivers
stamina
determination
shop and restaurant owners and workers
kindness
thoughtfulness
mindfulness
creativity…

I am thankful for…
people who think positively
people who help one another
people who have faith…
I am thankful for love.

I am thankful for…
scientists
doctors
leaders…

I am thankful for…
communities
ideas
and abundance.

I am thankful for today.

I am confident…
because we as a people,
have always
ALWAYS
risen up and faced the battle together in challenging times.

and we’ll do it a thousand times again.

lyrics: andra day ~ “rise up”