We’re in this Together
If you’re reading this, you’re likely disappointed that events of recent months have revealed apparently deep societal fissures.
If you’re reading this, you’re likely feeling uncertainty and fear about this country’s future. Even as the holiday season approaches, you may be wondering what new bad tidings the new year may bring.
If you’re reading this, you might be asking yourself, “How can I make my part of the world a better place? How can I address looming challenges that seem much larger than they did only a few months ago (when they still loomed, but not as ominously…)?”
If you’re reading this, you might wonder: “How can I help facilitate more equity, fairness, inclusion, and justice?” You might do this even while bearing witness to increasing real and threatened attacks on loved ones, friends, acquaintances, or others who don’t match the look of those who were powerful when America was “great”. You might do this because you or your friends or acquaintances or your principles or your worldview don’t represent whatever the baseball cap refers to when proclaiming to “make America great again.”
At Kupugani, for over 10 years, we have pursued the dream-become-reality that children of different backgrounds can come together, play together, learn together (and from each other), work together, have fun together, and thrive together. We choose to believe that people are ultimately good and want a world where that can happen. Today, we look at a socio-political climate where that goal is even more important. Now more than ever, we need to see each other not as divided by religion, ethnicity, color, politics, or whatever, but united in our intention to bring people together.
We need your help to continue to do this. If you think that we have done and continue to make a difference, tell your friends and acquaintances; refer others who think that the goal of different people coming together is important. If you’d like to help camp continue as a world changer, let a buddy know that we are here.
As we approach this holiday season, let’s treat it as a time for celebration of the best of human nature, and reflect on our privileges. Let’s recommit to only our best intentions and be generous to those with less—whether it’s less privilege, resources, ability to thrive in a society top-heavy in its distribution of finances or justice. Let’s not give up even when it feels hard. Let’s try even harder to do what’s right, what’s fair, what’s equitable. Our goal need not necessarily be equality, but we do need to continue to pursue what’s just.
Wishing you continued safety, happiness, and health during this holiday season.
-Your friends at Camp Kupugani