My dear fellow humans, We are hurting. We feel alone. We are uncertain. We are scared. We are angry. We are restless. We are grieving. We are “done”. And most of us, during this pandemic, can be any combination of these at any given moment. This season is stretching us as the human race to the brink. In times of crisis, we are created to connect– to be different, but together – to draw warm comfort from diverse community. Instead we are experiencing disconnection – and not just social distancing. We are experiencing interpersonal conflict, ruptures, polarization, isolation and pain. We have started to pretend that we are not in this utterly together. In our desperation and fear, we are fracturing, rather than embracing. Our needs are vast. All of us have needs – some that can be articulated, many that cannot. We need… Kindness in the face of disagreement Generosity of friends and strangers Grace with others Grace with ourselves To hug those loved ones we can’t be with Comfort for all the losses we face Someone to be completely present with us The ability to be present with ourselves Gentleness when mistakes are made Courage to be our best selves Acceptance of what we cannot control Laughter and dancing to lighten a load Understanding from someone who truly sees us Inspiration to face another day Spiritual vision and nourishment and… Hope. If this pandemic is stretching humanity to the brink, what can we really do? How can we mend our home, our neighborhood, our country, our world? We offer what we have. And YOU, my dear fellow human, have something valuable. Something utterly unique. Something that someone connected to you is desperate for. Something this wounded planet genuinely needs. Here is what I know: that “something” you have is easy for you to give. It is so much a part of you that you can’t not give it. It oozes from you. So, would you share it with us? Be intentional. We need YOU. YOUR specific expression of joy, advocacy, healing, peace, kindness, support and love. We can no longer pretend that we can fracture and succeed. We cannot. We will not sink or swim by nationality, religion, political party, tribe, family or individual. We sink or swim by connectedness and cohesion. It’s how life works. The truth is – like it or not – we are completely in this together. Dear fellow humans, we are hurting, yes. Now, let’s look into the eyes of neighbors around the globe, reach deep into our souls and start to bring union, grace and healing. With all the love and heart-felt connection I can bring, A Fellow Human