Fix Your Heart

Such a beautiful sentiment. In a simple response to bullying online, a young television actor asks a question and creates a movement. 

Lonnie Chavis, whom you may have seen on This Is Us, was being trolled and bullied online for the gap in his teeth. His response was, “I can go to the dentist and get this gap in my teeth fixed, but can you fix your heart?”

This speaks so profoundly to the horrendous battleground that our social media platforms have become. There seem to be people who relish the trolling and criticism of others, doing anything from body-shaming to making direct threats, all while hiding behind the anonymity of the internet.

It seems a direct result of the shameful behavior of our past president who was no-holds-barred in that regard. There are those that say it has always been there; the poison has simply surfaced. However, when someone in great power says it’s okay, doesn’t it give permission?

Chavis has left a message of kindness. Something so simple and wise from someone so young. A kinder and gentler world is something we can all give voice to. #FixYourHeart.

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