I believe we have the power to heal each other.
There is this construction worker that is simply holding a stop and slow sign. They have been working on this busy road for a while.
It slows me down, I use to feel impatient when I would get the stop sign.
But this man, he sees all the people. Waves, salutes, nods and just exudes positive energy. Every single time.
Over several months I have gotten to the point where I look forward to waving at him. I love his energy. I can see it spread to others. Some people have stopped to thank him. People seem to slow down as they pass, as if absorbing his kindness. Every person I have seen responds, mirrors his energy. His vibe is palpable and seems to be contagious.
The other day I was the first car at the stop. This time I was able to see the look on the peoples faces. The grumpy turned to smile in car after car and I started crying, happy sobbing.
We don’t need to be rich or pretty or successful or really much of anything to have value. We just need to be seen and any of us can do that. One person at a time. ❤️
BREAKING WAR UPDATE:
- Thai Cargo ship struck in Strait of Hormuz
- The Iranian military warns people to stay at least 1 km away from U.S.-linked banks in the Middle East
- At least 3 vessels in total have been struck in the Strait overnight.
- Gulf countries are dangerously running low on missile interceptors and are being forced to choose which incoming threats to shoot down.
- Oil tankers and cargo ships asked for help from the US Navy to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. However, the request was rejected on the grounds that the "risk is too high."
@DrDoyleSays Bandwidth is spent on feeling safe.
I still don’t feel safe.
But I had a moment yesterday that helped calm my nervous system enoughish for some clarity.
This story has received international attention, and petitions are out, but still no results! Please pass this around!
A Shaker Heights, Ohio Police Officer, Chad Hagen, is moving his family to another city, and gave Police Chief Wayne Hudson his 2-week notice on Thanksgiving.
Officer Hagen has a loyal K-9 GS named Igor, that has not only been his police partner for 6 years, but has been raised by Hagan & his wife Danielle. Igor has been w Chad through his marriage, first home, & has grown up with their two children. They’ve formed a unique bond & it’s the only family he knows. Igor even saved Chads life multiple times while on duty. They’ve inseparable.
When Chad expected to take Igor with him (most Officers are permitted to take their K-9’s w them as a sale, after just 4 yrs of service, for a nominal fee of $1.00) the Police Chief REFUSED, stating Igor probably has another 18 months of service left to the community!
The Chief then placed Igor in a local KENNEL, alone, with no idea if he’s on medication, or what his needs are. (Danielle Hagen says Igor, being a very large dog, has slowed down recently.) The kennel has called him ‘Ramos,’ not even familiar w his name! He’s been there, locked away, since Nov 29th!
Officer Hagen pleaded w PC Hudson to allow him to buy him, pulling out all of his savings - $10,000, and says they’d get a loan for even more money if needed.
Chief still said no, that “K9 Igor is a TOOL, and no financial amount will be considered.” The entire community, local news, social media platforms, K9 experts, & Security Procedures experts, have spoken out that this is a disgrace, and it’d “be in the best interest for all involved if the SHPD granted this request.”
Hagen says PC Hudson is doing this out of some sort of spite.
The family is heartbroken. Igor deserves retirement, needs to be snuggling w the Hagen kids, and playing fetch in his backyard. He needs to live out the rest of his days with the only family he knows.
Monday is an administrative day. Please email/call these officials and help Igor go home. 💔
▪️David Weiss - Shaker Heights Mayor
216-491-1410
[email protected]
▪️Wayne Hudson - Shaker Heights Police Chief
216-491-1247
[email protected]
UPDATE: An Amber Alert was cancelled early Friday after police found the man accused of taking his 1-year-old daughter from her mother’s custody in Cleveland Thursday evening. #TheAWAREFoundation