A frayed Thanksgiving
Praise to seekers of peace and justice Thanksgiving is a good day for reconnecting. The importance of friends and family was never so clear to me as it was during the Covid-19 shutdown in the spring of 2020.
I felt so isolated that I was concerned about my mental health. Since then, I have been uplifted by many acts of kindness I have witnessed, whether in local shops or in WhatsApp calls with struggling friends in Africa.
From people with plenty to people with nothing, I have encountered generous, brave spirits who provided soothing respite from the fanaticism and strife reflected in the news and social media.
Their grace, whether amid light or darkness, is a victory in itself. The strength of character and simple goodness of these people lowered my stress level as I watched a parade of threats to our liberties march by.
