When I spoke with my mum about what it feels like to pledge allegiance to the stars and stripes instead of the Queen, she reminded me that just like material objects, the places we pin our identities to hold fragility as well.  

How do we reconcile our desire for control and the very real problems we face, with the faith that there is a far bigger plan beyond any of our comprehensions?

The very fact that we are here, on this planet, armed with the resources able to enact positive change, is a gift.