STYLE STORY: SUMMER GINGHAM

Chicago. What comes to mind when you think about this city? To many including myself, violence is one of our first thoughts. In just the past couple months, there were shootings on my block. That makes me sad because I love this city.

The other day, I was walking through my neighborhood thinking about all the negativity that darkens this city. But when I really looked around me, my eyes were opened to so much beauty. I chatted with a sweet lady working in the community gardens I passed by and she offered me some of her own freshly picked vegetables. Then practiced my people-watching skills (Yes, I admit, I'm one of those) and saw kids sharing their candy with each other with joy on their faces. I also thought about my friends in this city who work hard to make a difference in Chicago by using their gifts and resources. Near the end of my walk, I stumbled upon these gorgeous rose bushes. So much beauty!

In the midst of this city's brokenness, it's easy to forget how much good is happening in Chicago. All we have to do is seek beauty and goodness. But not only that, we need to embrace its goodness and live it so others can find the beauty in the broken.

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