Even though I did not grow up knowing the traditions of Diwali, there are many reasons to recognize the holiday and celebrate the light.

The good.

The honorable.

The bright spaces in the world.

Triumph over evil.

Conquering the fear.

Eliminating the darkness.

We should be ready to celebrate the light – no matter what we believe or how we were raised. There is more that we (humans) have in common than not. That alone should make us pause, reflect and wish for peace.

~ Dawn aka Hat Girl