Quote of November

“If you speak up about the things that you believe in- whether its immigrants’ rights, postpartum depression, or the joys of chicken pot pie- and if you do it authentically and without presumption, you can enlighten other people. You can brighten people’s day.  What a gift that is, and what a time to do it- right now when it’s so important to amplify voices of reason, not shut them down.” -John Legend

John Legend says this in regards to his beautiful wife Chrissy Teigen in a tribute speech at the Glamour 2018 Women of the Year event.  I especially love the part in which he says, “It’s so important to amplify voices of reason, not shut them down.”  Everyone has the gift of being blessed with a voice. We need to use our voice for the greater good of others.  To be a voice of reason, truth & honesty, empathy not sympathy, understanding & compassion, and one that goes beyond borders and stretches to all people of all kinds.  Use your voice.  You were given it for a reason.