Will we finally accept what the evidence has shown us? Will we continue to fight, or are we humble enough to let go? 2020 alone has taught us innumerable lessons about empathy toward ourselves, by practicing self-care, but also about empathy towards people, by communing with others: listening and understanding. Can we really put ourselves in another’s shoes?

The Trump presidency has, not only exacerbated racism and inequality in this country, but has snuffed out our basic decency. Our country has revealed its naked underbelly. As the Gospel according to Twitter would read, “Live your life in such a way that the entire planet doesn’t dance in the street when you lose your job”. 

While inequality grows, so does our lack of empathy. By suspending the ego, we can see the bigger picture; we can see humanity for what it is. Can we feel vulnerable, without fear of backlash or contempt? What would it mean if we could