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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2016 · 12 MIN

Episode 103.5: Action steps to take regarding recent tragedies

from Make Some Noise with Andrea Owen · host Andrea Owen

Just an FYI- along with reading, you can listen to this post as well. Simply click the “play” button. In 2008 I had a mentor tell me, “When your blog starts to grow in popularity, stay away from topics revolving around politics, religion, and race. It’s too risky, and one wrong move can ruin your reputation.” She was trying to protect me. Helping me “stay on course” and only talk about personal development. However. For me to go on pretending like nothing is happening, to say nothing at all is unacceptable. How can I tell you to stand up for what you believe in, practice courage, and follow your intuition if I’m not practicing it myself whenever possible? So, here we go... Two major things have happened recently. Let me start with the most recent. Although I highly doubt you haven’t heard, but just in case-- this past Saturday a man shot and killed 49 people and injured at least 53 in a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. This is heartbreaking. And infuriating. And scary. If you’re like me, you’ve been thinking about the victim’s families. And like me, you probably can’t help but think about your own family. I think about my children, how I worry about them going to school, and when they get older going to the movies, out dancing, and to places where they normally should feel safe and be safe. Many of us no longer feel safe anymore. Read the rest HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just an FYI- along with reading, you can listen to this post as well. Simply click the “play” button. In 2008 I had a mentor tell me, “When your blog starts to grow in popularity, stay away from topics revolving around politics, religion, and race. It’s too risky, and one wrong move can ruin your reputation.” She was trying to protect me. Helping me “stay on course” and only talk about personal development. However. For me to go on pretending like nothing is happening, to say nothing at all is unacceptable. How can I tell you to stand up for what you believe in, practice courage, and follow your intuition if I’m not practicing it myself whenever possible? So, here we go... Two major things have happened recently. Let me start with the most recent. Although I highly doubt you haven’t heard, but just in case-- this past Saturday a man shot and killed 49 people and injured at least 53 in a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. This is heartbreaking. And infuriating. And scary. If you’re like me, you’ve been thinking about the victim’s families. And like me, you probably can’t help but think about your own family. I think about my children, how I worry about them going to school, and when they get older going to the movies, out dancing, and to places where they normally should feel safe and be safe. Many of us no longer feel safe anymore. Read the rest HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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