Politics as considering others as better than myself?
I was invited to speak at a political rally in the summer of 2020. I didn't have anything original to say at that time. So I memorized a bit of Dr King's writing from his collection of sermons, Strength to Love. All I felt led to do was to repeat these words three times.
The saving of our world from pending doom will come not from the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority but through the creative maladjustment of the nonconforming minority.
So, I'm trying a new thing this election cycle. I promise. I'm much less engaged of FB this time around than I was four years ago. But I have to find creative ways to express my creative maladjustment.
We are all exhausted by this election season. So much of me doesn't want to bother with any of this any more. Yet I continue to find ample amounts of love within, love for you, for my neighbors, for our country, for my wife and children.
So I made this video yesterday as a demonstration of this love. I posted a short edit last night and have received some helpful feedback from friends who feel embattled. I am grateful to be able to offer a hopeful perspective. Maybe the full length vid might help you too.
You are likely pretty beat up by all the pain and polarization, the culture wars. I don't want anyone to put themselves further in harm's way.
Yet, if you have any ounce of hope and strength, I encourage you to charitably, lovingly talk with some of your friends and family about your vote. Please do what you can in the next few days to engage each other.
It doesn't matter if you end up agreeing about policies. It does matter that we try to learn, live, and love each other with greater intention.
With great respect and affection,
Josh