There is more that unites us as humans, than divides.
Commonalities are found when we choose to look deeper than the markings on the surface. Our emotions reveal more about this human experience than anything tangible. Joy, love, sorrow and fear. These are but a few of the feelings that connect us to the depth of our being, and reveal to us what matters most.
Though we are born into a culture determined by geography, essentially, the cycles of life take similar shape no matter where we are in the world. We are born, we grow amongst family and community, some of us are fortunate enough to receive education, we love, we work, we play, we procreate, many of us worship, and all of us grow old.
This is not to say that the difference doesn't matter.
However, some of our 'leaders' and politicians have chosen to demonize that which is different and those who are 'other,' and in doing so have instilled fear in the hearts and minds of their people.
In the midst of two failed wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, now is a time for solidarity with the people of all war torn countries. And now is a time to show our leaders that we stand for peace and diplomacy.