Even if we did not create the acrimony, even if we weren’t the ones who created the divide, we can be bridge-builders, healers, harmonizers, and a vital part of the solution.

Instead of railing against hate, we focus on love; instead of judging the angry, we offer them our peaceful presence; instead of warning against a dystopian future, we provide a hopeful vision.

It can be easy to forget the lessons of history, including the tragedies of war, and ramp up divisive and destructive rhetoric without concern for the consequences.

The seeds of care and empathy are built into every human being and a variety of soils and fertilizers will allow those same seeds to grow and flourish.

Bridges are made with intention. They make it possible to go between two places that were previously difficult to access.

Without action, we can relegate ideas about social harmony and bridge-building to the realm of wishful thinking.

As acrimony gets a tighter grip on democratic society, good people can either sit on the sidelines, debilitated by angst and daily distractions, or they can overcome indecision and work towards harmony.

We don’t need to be perfect to do good deeds in the world, but we need to be sincere in our efforts.

In civilized society, we humans are responsible for nurturing and sustaining the force of inter-relational harmony in our lives.