Dr. Seuss gave us “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” A mindful thought to begin this entry.
I will celebrate my birthday this month, as I do I am mindful of many events. National Diversity Day is the 1st Friday in October, it is AIDS Awareness Month, it is also the Gay & Lesbian History Month.
It was 13 years ago that we learned of the horrible torture that a young man endured in Wyoming. On the 12th of Oct. Matthew succumbed to those injuries. His memory is relived each time someone takes their life or has their life taken because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation.
Homosexuality is not a disease. It is not an illness. For those who are Christian: You are made in his image, you are not a mistake, you are not an abomination, you are not going to hell and YES Jesus loves you!
Homosexuality is found in over 450 species, homophobia is found in only one. (Tell me again which one is unnatural?)
There is empowerment and strength in numbers. Be who you are, come out, stand out, stand strong, be proud, be loud, and be the change you seek in this world!
"You ARE Beautiful
You ARE Loved
You ARE Worthy
JUST the way you are!"
-Chaplain Royal Bush
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