Religion, religious rituals, generational/cultural traditions, prejudices, peer pressure etc. all influence our opinions and beliefs. It's a challenge to break free and allow ourselves the opportunity for independent thought - even harder to live it. Your poem speaks to all of this. And your photo is poignantly apt. Thank you for sharing this with us, Jonathan.

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Carolyn Hastings
Carolyn Hastings

Written by Carolyn Hastings

Well-practiced speech pathologist now practicing to be a children’s book writer — emphasis on practicing.

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