A Brighter Day

This hurts.
In my home state, families grieve. Friends worry. I do, too.
I grew up in Minnesota. My siblings and their families live there. My daughter studies there.
Wednesday's tragedy in Minneapolis breaks my heart and calls me to compassion.

So many emotions: shock, fear, anger, frustration, deep sadness—and also care for those directly affected, and for those of us holding space from afar.

I believe we rise above this. We must.

I share this weekly reflection with care—not to add to the noise, but to offer a steady moment of compassion and hope.

As I write, my playlist serves up Michael Franti & Spearhead’s “Brighter Day.” These lyrics land with me:

"Don't give up when the hurt is near you,
Don't give up when the world seems to be broken,
Don't give up, you just keep on fightin',
I'm still hopin' with my heart open,
for a brighter day."

I carry these lines for the parents, kids, teachers, community, and world—today and in the days ahead.

Hug your people. Say the words. Keep a small light burning for a brighter day.

Create your life.

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Lyrics from “Brighter Day,” Michael Franti & Spearhead (2022).

Waypoint 333 (Y7 W21)