Lisa Ray Instagram – Reposting this from @anastacia_wellbeing Brothers and Sisters; I used to be a very reactive person. I was self-righteous and quick to judge. I was fiery and political. The years have tempered my responses and understanding of the power dynamics that control the world. But one thing has not changed : I don’t believe in institutions and organised political bodies. I believe in humanity. In universal human values of compassion, empathy and connection. Individuals are so much better than the forces that impose their will over us. Collectively, we can envision the world we want for our children. Collectively we can work for peace and pray for healing. I think grassroots movements are the only democratic path to change. That and recognising that war is very profitable, and that’s why many nations and big business will not be on the side of peaceful reconciliation. I am shaken. I am sad. May a day come when humanity prevails. When we live as one family and ignore our differences of faith and skin colour. When we see ourselves in the other. It is- to me – a worthwhile goal to strive for. The Krishnamurti quote is one I live by. I love it so much, I used it as the epigraph to my book. The World