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All I know is that, individually and collectively, I don't want to waste this lifetime settling inside the limitations imposed by other people's fears or false beliefs. I want it to be used as fully as possible.

Whether my own little life or the large life of my country will fulfill its destiny: who knows? But it helps me to remember the deep, knife-sharp truth expressed in Lucinda Williams' achingly gorgeous song, "Born to Be Loved." We deserve better. Maybe it will help you to remember that too.

You weren't born to be abandoned
You weren't born to be forsaken
You were born to be loved
You were born to be loved

You weren't born to be mistreated
And you weren't born to misguided
You were born to be loved
You were born to be loved

You weren't born to be a slave
You weren't born to be disgraced
You were born to be loved
Hmm hmm, you were born to be loved

You weren't born to be abused
You weren't born to lose
You were born to be loved
You were born to be loved

You weren't born to suffer
And you weren't born for nothing
You were born to be loved
Hmm hmm, you were born to be loved



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Arlene Goldbard is a writer, speaker, social activist, and consultant who works for justice, compassion and honor in every sphere, from the interpersonal to the transnational. She is known for her provocative, independent voice and her ability to (more...)
 
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