“Fear is the path to the Dark Side. Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.” –Yoda

As the United States moves into election season it seems appropriate to talk about fear. So why begin with a Star Wars quote? There is a lot of truth and wisdom in that movie. So let’s begin considering the words of the great Jedi Master, Yoda.

When my mother was about to complain about the state of the world she would begin with I never dreamed I would live to see this. Now I shudder when those words come to my mind. Who would have thought eight years ago a con man could take over the country and bring us to what could be the end of our democracy?

It is scary times. But above all we must control the fear.

We must all do what we can do which is to at least vote. Cast your vote. Don’t give in, don’t give up on our country and don’t let fear control you.

Continue shining the light of love out into the world. Your light is needed during these times. This month we will be focusing on the wayshowers past and present who by living their truth have guided others to do the same.

I began writing this in March, inspired by Rev. James Watson, a guest speaker at Unity of Washington D.C. Click below for this important sermon.