Hey guys! I know it’s been a while, and I hope you’re all doing well. Guess what?!?! I actually wrote a new song!!!! (now I just have to memorize it and learn to play it lol). But at least you guys can have something to look forward to for the next few weeks! :)
Until then, I’d love to have you come visit my YouTube Channel (Tara Trent Music) and even subscribe if you’re feeling up for it! (just click the link above, or search for “Tara Trent Music” on YouTube). I’ve been watching my videos again myself (hehe), and here are a few vids that I’ve been rather enjoying lately.
And with all the crazy, unsettling things happening in our country these days, God knows we could all use a positive distraction and unifying force. I’m a proud liberal myself, but I understand and respect that not everyone shares my beliefs and that’s ok. Our differences and open, constructive, respectful dialogue about our different beliefs are what allow us to grow as people and as a nation and hopefully meet somewhere in the middle, in the land of progress and tolerance and hope. I have been deeply saddened by the current lack of tolerance and condemnation of opposing viewpoints and alternate belief systems displayed by some of those in power, so I’d like to share some positive, insightful quotes on the importance of tolerance.
“Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.”
— Dalai Lama
“Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.”
— John F. Kennedy
“If man is to survive, he will have learned to take a delight in the essential differences between men and between cultures. He will learn that differences in ideas and attitudes are a delight, part of life’s exciting variety, not something to fear.”
— Gene Roddenberry
And please know that I love you all, and I firmly believe that we are all good people first and foremost, and our differences are to be appreciated and used as catalysts for growth and learning. Just imagine if we put love first, love of each other, love of our planet and environment and all living things, love of learning and discovering new truths and opinions, love of compromise and understanding, love love love… It would be a different world, but one that’s definitely worth fighting for. Take care everyone and good night :)
Tara
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