Wow… I feel every word you wrote here. 😌 The way you tie personal stories, ice cream metaphors, and the history of America together really hits hard. It’s true, we’ve all wanted the good things to come fast, wanted the world to be fair, and sometimes we forget how much patience and perspective matter.

Your ice cream story really spoke to me, sometimes we do have the resources and power, but remembering to share, to help others, is the hardest part. And the way you explain the rise and fall of the middle class, the manipulation by power and wealth, and the divisions created by politics, religion, and race… it’s all sadly so accurate.

At the same time, I love how you balance the critique with hope. Even in the ‘darker’ times, you acknowledge the small joys, the human connections, the personal growth. That’s something I really needed to read today.

And the part about Trump or other politicians, what struck me is your perspective that the ‘true evil’ isn’t just one person, it’s the system that keeps people divided, distracted, and fighting each other. That’s something we all have to see clearly if we ever want real change.

Honestly, reading your post made me pause and reflect on my own role, my own choices, and how I interact with the world. We can’t fix everything, but maybe we can try to be like the adult paying for ice cream for the kids who can’t, and keep that spirit alive wherever we go.

Thank you for writing this, it’s deep, honest, and really human. Definitely made me think, smile, and feel motivated to keep my eyes open and my heart soft.