I resolve

Every day I take steps toward being the kind of woman I'd like to become. I don't always succeed, sometimes I stumble, sometimes I lose my balance, but I try.

I don't like hypocrisy. I don't understand how others can be so judgemental when they too, fall short. People in glass houses and all that jazz. I try really hard to not be hypocritical, but I'm human.

I can't comprehend homophobia, misogyny, racism, elitism and hate. I can't stand the talking heads that preach it yet quote God in the same sentence. I don't claim to be religious, but I'm oh, so spiritual.

I believe our planet is on loan to us. We can never purchase, only rent. It is our duty to leave it the way it was or better. Nobody can do everything, but everybody can't do nothing.

I try to find Grace. It isn't easy. I have to fight my inner cynic and she's sarcastic, that one. My son has brought me closer. I don't want to fail him. I want to be the kind of mother he deserves. I want to be the kind of citizen our planet deserves. I want to find peace, even if I have to make it up as I go along.

I give myself permission to fail, but not to be a failure.