This isn’t a political blog and never will it be, but it feels inauthentic to simply ignore what’s going on in the USA right now. To be honest with you guys, I’m devastated. But instead of focusing on my personal travesty and feeding fire to an already negative campaign for our new president, I want to focus on perseverance.

I was raised to be a humble, respectful, kind, open-hearted person who has the same amount of love for ALL people, no matter what. I was also raised to get back up when something doesn’t go my way and to never, ever give up on what’s important to me. That is what I believe in and how I’ll raise possible future children, no matter what happens in Washington. And I think that’s so important to remember, especially now.

No matter who runs this country, it is up to each individual to show compassion in times of chaos. To keep fighting for what you believe in. To do whatever you can each day to better the world. And to spread as much love as humanly possible.

It’s not a time to focus on the drastic differences in our nation, but instead embrace the right to have differences and the chance to voice them. Now is the time to keep fighting for the differences you believe in, and to show support where you choose. It’s when we must see the good in every single person we share this country with.

We must accept what is and move forward, with nothing but love and light in our souls. I know I’ll personally be focusing on what I can do to make this a better place to live, each and every day. Will you join me?

I want to leave you with some of my favorite quotes, pre- and post-election. Even with a country so divided, the amount of positive perseverance is what will get us to a better place. Sending virtual hugs to all; please pass them on.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Ghandi

“We need to continue to spread positivity, love, and unification. We will be okay.” -@devinoliver via Twitter

“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” -Stephen Covey

“If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress.” -Barack Obama

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light” -Buddha

“Darkness cannot drive out the darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that”. -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“Never stop believing that fighting for what’s right is worth it.” -Hillary Clinton

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