Snapshots of Love

Most of the snapshots in my life are hidden in the album in my heart. Some are taken with a camera, others are in a shoe box under the bed. It is fortunate to have the earliest "shoebox photo" that I can remember. For example, Catherine Emily came three days after my 3 year old birthday. I remember my father took me to meet my new sister; we stopped at the gas station on our way to the hospital and bought my mother's sweets and cola. That day, the camera caught a smile, and since she had one of the best birthday gifts of all, only one sister could possess it.

In 2016, I was viral. I posted an educational music video that millions of people saw. That allows me to share my love for children, education and music with the world. In 2017, I received the first classroom full of pupils from the Chicago West End. I love my students and they love me back but when listening to the city education as tough, please listen! I need a book to explain the content of the teachings of the day. Do not get me wrong, it's wonderful, I cherish every moment I spend with my child. But I think it is worth mentioning that I believe that almost all children I serve have some form of post traumatic stress disorder.

I think this is the beauty of love. There is no size suitable for everyone. Or it's standard. Love is infinite, it is constantly changing, so it is not clearly defined. But to all of us, especially after all the foolish things we experienced, the idea of ​​how snapshot love should be, what works for us, and not working for us there is. It is these shapes that we incorporate intimate experience. This can protect us and reassure us. But, it may also limit us. It is because of the love accident. This is rarely planned. In most cases, it is everywhere. And most of the time, it is not what we want you to see it, it is not what you want to see. This is the reason we have to open. We need to stick to our definition, but leave room for unknown, new and magical. It is in this space that we extend our minds, learn, grow and constantly redefine love. We have to do. Because we are changing the definition of love, I will stop love

What will they see when future generations look back on the era of this history? To create a snapshot of our snapshot, love, justice and compassion we can proudly, we need to learn from past mistakes and transcendence. We must identify the challenges that exist in the world and face them actively. We must admit privileges that prevent us from repressing others. We must reach out to the weak people and shower them with love that is appropriate for everyone. Well, these steps to move forward are bold and bold for all of us. For many individuals and communities, they may seem too high. Even though it is uncomfortable or frightening thing, we each have opportunities, educate ourselves about race and privilege, call for people using racist slurs, act as allies, and I have an obligation to support those who suffer.