The State of Us: A Reflection on Humanity and Hope

Election season is in full force, and what it’s revealing about our society scares me. It shows a heartbreaking lack of empathy, kindness, and humanity. I always hoped the people around me were grounded, respectful, and open-minded—people who wouldn’t spread misinformation or attack others for being different. But lately, that hasn’t been the case. It’s mind-blowing and deeply saddening.

My goal has always been to unite bikers with the local community. This journey honestly just fell into my lap, and I’ve trusted God to open the right doors. But what I’ve found along the way is a lot of pain. I’ve sat in conversations where false news is casually shared, where people won’t listen to different views, where racist and inhumane comments are tossed around carelessly—generalizations that have the power to crush a soul.

Still, amid all that, I’ve experienced moments of profound human connection—moments filled with love, empathy, care, and mutual understanding. These glimpses give me hope.

This election has been eye-opening. I’ve heard things like, “The majority has spoken—unite or get out of the way,” or worse, “Unite or leave the country.” I’ve seen people laugh at harmful propaganda and believe 2-minute reels as if they’re truth, with no date, source, or fact-checking. It spreads hate like wildfire.

I choose to see humans. I don’t care about skin color, income, background, or beliefs—as long as your heart is good. That means no gossip without truth, no tearing others down, no avoiding personal responsibility, and no bullying. We have to ask questions, do the research, and treat each other like people first.

It breaks my heart to see the state we’re in.

It shouldn’t matter which side of the political coin you’re on. To be honest, I find that independents are often more willing to sit down, talk, and seek truth from all sides. But this “my way or no way” attitude—it’s tearing us apart.

How do we do better? I’m still figuring that out. But what I know is this: I can be a light in the world. I can rise above the drama and focus on the mission—bringing people together. Whether walking alongside bikers or showing up in community spaces, I will keep showing up for humanity. I pray we all do.

Not everyone will agree. Not everyone will get along. But we can try. We can at least sit at the same table and break bread. That’s how it starts.

Boundaries. Empathy. Understanding. Education. Care. Humanity.

I get it—some people view educated folks as egotistical. And sometimes educated folks look down on blue-collar workers, which is not only unfair but also inaccurate. Many blue-collar workers are incredibly educated in ways that matter deeply. Too often in history, the “underdogs” and creatives have been dismissed or silenced. Now, some of them are finally speaking—but some are doing so with hate and anger. Why? I don’t fully know.

But I do know this: we have to do better. We have to stop hurting those who are different.

I pray for that day to come soon. Until then, I’ll keep walking with hope.