Minka Kelly Instagram – If we all cared more about the health of our planet & all the people on it than our own “sides” we might find we agree on so many things. If we took the time to actually listen, we could grow to understand each other & practice the humility it takes to see our own blind spots. Our ignorant spots. Our privileged spots. So instead, some of us are made to feel afraid to lose our right to choose what’s best for our bodies, afraid we’re taking for granted & ruining the only planet we have, afraid of losing accessible & affordable health care. Others are afraid of not being protected or recognized under the law because of who they love. Too many are afraid of being lynched with impunity, for far too long, because of the color of their skin. We’re a country in pain with deep historical wounds and it’s manifested itself into a collective depression and rage. A pain brushed under the rug for so long and now we finally have to face it. The last four years has shown us how much work we have to do. We deserved this President. We deserved to look in the mirror and see the hurt we’ve ignored and neglected. Trauma stimulates a need for growth. Our country and our planet need us to grow up. To wake up. To do this, and I believe, we need a leader who is decent – who reflects on their own pain and is capable of deep empathy and compassion for all Americans, not just those who vote for them. One who believes in science and can help us all cope and navigate our way through a global health crisis. A leader who has sat at the table and has the experience to make informed and difficult decisions. One who can respond to international events with the nuance the world needs. I believe Trump has served his purpose and forced us to face the true reality of our divisions and systemic failures, and now it’s up to us to take a deep breath and get our collective shit together. No candidate is ever perfect, but I trust Joe Biden’s heart and I trust he will surround himself with the right people. I believe we have the ability to right this course and do the hard work if we have the right guidance at the helm, and that is why I will be voting for Biden / Harris. I hope you’ll do the same.