“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it destroys our capacity to do something, If we remember those times and places – and there are so many – where people have behaved magnificently, this gives us the energy to act, and at least the possibility of sending this spinning top of a world in a different direction. And if we do act, in however a small way, we don’t have to wait for some grand utopian future. The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory.”
-Howard Zinn, historian
Dear Friends,
I was blessed to attend a
“Love Your Neighbor Vigil” last week in Escondido. It was hosted by the Escondido Clergy held at Maple Square Park.
This was a lovely sacred Vigil, led by Rev. Sharon Wylie from Chalice Unitarian Universalist Congregation with prayers from many faith traditions, candle lighting and singing about love, peace and joy.
We also had the opportunity to pick a SAFETY PIN and wear it. Wearing a Safety pin signifies, this person is a SAFE person to be with. This person will stand up and respond to any harmful actions regardless of race, color, creed, religion, or gender.
This person is a SAFE HAVEN for All people.
I found out so many people already knew about this Safety Pin movement. It has been on Facebook and many at the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service knew about it. Some plan to creatively decorate their safety pins. I wore mine to a dinner about the Syrian Refugee emergency. A nun had a safety pin on and also had extra pins to pass out, which she did. I too am keeping extra pins in my purse to pass out when someone asks, “What is that pin for?”
If you have an extra safety pin, WEAR IT proudly to show your support. It will speak volumes for you!
