I have shocking news that I think is important for everyone to hear right now. Are you ready? Ok, here we go, not everything that you read or see is 100% true!
Yeah, yeah I can hear you all out there right now, DUH?!? But is it really? Especially when it involves tense and/or tumultuous situations like we have now? I see a lot of journalists, not just regular people jumping on the first “facts” that come out of a situation. Then spinning them to make the story stick. In the era of instant media and social media that has thousands if not millions jumping on that bandwagon to the point of hysteria and potentially death threats to the person at the center of the story. Often parts of that initial story are found to be not true and walked back. We can’t, however, walk back the trauma people suffer in that hysteria or what it felt like to have strangers threaten your life. 
I am not saying I have the answers or that I am always calm with all the insanity basically that we are seeing unfold on our screens or around us. No one can be calm when people are suffering and dying and if someone says it doesn’t affect them at all, worry.
No what I am saying is when a story or situation seems to be unfolding very quickly or dangerously and people are ready to take up arms take a quick moment to breathe and step back. Do some research to note similarities and/or differences over a few articles or releases on the subject. Note time stamps on images and timelines so that you can develop your own informed opinion. You might find you are right in line with those ready to take arms or you may find you want to watch the situation carefully until it fully develops.
Not saying you shouldn’t get involved or feel passionately about situations unfolding here and around the world. You should be moved and driven 100% to the things that stir your heart. Just saying in the world of the 24-hour news cycle, know your sources and use more than 1. Often, they are rushing to be first to break a story or yes have their own agenda or spin on it, so verify don’t get swept up.
You will be more powerful with full knowledge and unfortunately today that takes research and work to make sure you are looking at 100% facts not something that has been made up quickly in a fast evolving situation. Using your power and knowledge will show the world how bright you shine!
Much Love~
Jenn