E Pluribus Unum

My friends...

This morning, take a breath.

Remember that in these conversations we are having we are talking about and talking to other humans beings.

Here in the US, remember we are talking to and about our fellow Americans. Reflect for a moment that we can fairly assume nearly everyone we know is also committed to securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity.

The Great Seal of the United States says "E pluribus unum" -- "Out of many, one." This rage machine we feed every day makes our manifold views apparent. The many is alive and kicking...and screaming and yelling and shouting from the rooftops. Let's ask ourselves as we start this day, "What have we done in support of the one?"

And then, maybe with quietness and humility, set about trying to heal some part of the world.