And not just that.

Every one pretty much knows how I feel about #45. I make no bones about it. And the hate that already existed that his promotion of....has unleashed it in a more open format. 

And....I've been so disillusioned by the folks who bought into the circus and hysteria that is our current state...frustrated and angry.  And a little sad.  Sad that they would want a commander in chief who says the hateful and ignorant things that #45 says.

Please hear me. I get not agreeing with someone's political stances. I get choosing in line with values. But I could not and can not fathom....that unless you are willing to ignore the truth and reality of hatred...you would have voted for this man.  ( and please, don't bring up the emails. that's the least of our problems right now....are you brushing up up on your Russian everyone?)

Then. A woman who is really an acquaintance. And from I do know of her is amazingly kind and gentle and thoughtful. Who stopped over to drop off some things for BLOOM....said she wanted to tell me something.

And she said....I wanted to tell you....I know what you think about Trump.

Me (on the inside) oh no. oh please.

Her: There is something good that came from him being in office.

Me (on the inside) oh no. oh please.

Her: It really opened my eyes to all of the hatred that people had.  I had no idea what things were really like. And I'm learning so much. And I want to know more.

Me: That is so great.

And.

It made me think.....for all of those #45 supporters who are all in, standing by every single tweet, dismissing every stupid comment and culturally inappropriate behavior (um quit waving at the folks in Saudi dude), refusing to acknowledge the perpetuating of hate speech and rape culture.....there are folks like her.

Having eyes opened.
Seeing the world new.
Growing in understanding.
Standing in truth.

And not just that.

But being bold enough to share and talk about it?  Especially with someone who has adamantly not been very open?

I have so much respect for her. And I am so grateful that she trusted me with her experience.
And as she's shown interest in being a part of BLOOM...I am excited to get to know her more.

And not just that.

As her eyes are opened and she can articulate what she is hearing and seeing....she has a different window than I do because of how I often protect my space from #45 antics.  She can speak in so many different arenas than I.

And not just that.

Because she is someone I know to be reserved and careful with her words....they will carry tremendous weight as she says them.

And not just that.

It reminded me that as much as I need that tight circle of my people who share my heart and understand my soul....I also need those that don't.

That's what I got today.