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This is a particularly volatile time in political and social history, both here in the United States and worldwide. With the presidential election taking place soon, as well as the recent civil unrest, let’s take a few moments of each day to practice constructive mindfulness.

Whether you’re a person of faith, a person who doesn’t ascribe to a higher power, or somewhere in between, we are encouraging thoughts and actions of peace, wisdom, love and kindness. There are always options as to how we react, and how we view ourselves and others. Perhaps instead of reacting, we can choose to actively seek, practice, and teach peaceful interaction.

Please join us from wherever you are, physically, emotionally, spiritually, in asking God, your higher power, or your own being to awaken people to love and peace. Let’s practice constructive mindfulness to guide us to treat others gently and with respect, rather than out of fear, hate, and chaos. Let’s start with a few moments each day to center ourselves, and ask to see and live in alignment with peace, love, and grace.

Rev. Deborah Hart Gift,

Circle of the Sacred Earth Church

Pastor Steve Neuder,

First Lutheran Church, Sandpoint

Rev. Barbara P. Rolph,

Retired Presbyterian Pastor, Sandpoint

Pastor Andy Kennaly,

First Presbyterian Church, Sandpoint

The Rev. JP Carver,

Retired Episcopal Priest, Sandpoint

Rev. Lori C. Morton,

First Lutheran Church, Sandpoint

Gail Burkett,

Nine Passages, Sandpoint

Bishop Rick Ballard,

Stake President, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Pastor Brent Dehlbom,

United Methodist Church, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint

Lissa DeFreitas,

Sandpoint community member

Paul Graves,

Sandpoint, retired pastor, and lead geezer-in-training, Elder Advocates

Rev. Bob Evans II,

Emerge ‘N See United Church of Christ