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Rise Above

a letter to my fellow Americans

By Tony MartelloPublished 8 months ago 1 min read
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Dear Americans,

America is hurting—not because we disagree, but because we've forgotten how to listen.

On the left: Dichotomous Thinking—black-and-white, all-or-nothing judgments that divide us.

On the right: Emotional Intelligence—a love-based, collaborative mindset that brings people together.

Let's heal this country through empathy, emotional growth, and connection.

Please share this symbol. Let it be a spark for national healing.

We’re trapped in dichotomous thinking—a cognitive distortion that reduces complex people and issues into black-or-white categories: good vs. bad, right vs. wrong, us vs. them. This is not just intellectually limiting; it’s emotionally destructive.

What we need is a national shift toward emotional intelligence—the ability to understand, regulate, and empathize with ourselves and others.

I created this image to represent that contrast. On one side is division. On the other: understanding, community, and growth.

This is a love-based message. Not just idealism, but a call to evolve the way we think and engage with one another.

Please share this symbol. Let it remind us: we don’t heal through judgment. We heal through compassion.

Let’s begin the healing. Together.

Too many of us are stuck in “all-or-nothing” thinking. It creates fear, judgment, and separation. But emotional intelligence—love-based, inclusive, and collaborative—can help us reconnect as Americans and as human beings.

I invite you to view and share this image. Let’s start meaningful conversations. Let’s educate, inspire, and evolve.

With hope and respect,

Anthony P Martello

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist-130061 & 10740

#HealingAmerica #EmotionalIntelligence #UnityThroughEmpathy #LoveOverFear #CognitiveHealing #BraverAngels #MentalHealthAwareness

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About the Creator

Tony Martello

Tony Martello, author of The Seamount Stories, grew up surfing the waves of Hawaii and California—experiences that pulse through his vivid, ocean-inspired storytelling. Join him on exciting adventures that inspire, entertain, and enlighten.

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