Thank you for courageously putting your thoughts to paper here Darren. It's a delicate thing to be able to put something into words that is so huge, so full of fear, destruction, and death. And something that most of us can't even begin to comprehend what it must be like to be on either "side."
For me, I tried to write about it. I ended up just coming back to what I can control and focus on. That is my heart and my home and what I can do in my space to create a world where we are open hearted and care for our fellow human BEings.
You pose a very thought provoking question Darren. What would I say to such a monster as Hitler? "I pray there is a special place in hell for you!" Unfortunately, as long as there are those who seek power, greed and a total disregard for life and people's difference of opinions and religion, war will never end. However, having said that, I never stop praying for peace nor try to be a shining light of love. Thank you for your beautiful words and compassionate heart.
Tara Brach is who I always come back to in times like these. This is her latest I listened to: https://www.tarabrach.com/how-do-we-bridge-divides/
Thank you for courageously putting your thoughts to paper here Darren. It's a delicate thing to be able to put something into words that is so huge, so full of fear, destruction, and death. And something that most of us can't even begin to comprehend what it must be like to be on either "side."
For me, I tried to write about it. I ended up just coming back to what I can control and focus on. That is my heart and my home and what I can do in my space to create a world where we are open hearted and care for our fellow human BEings.
Jo 🌸
Great stuff, D. Brilliant piece
You pose a very thought provoking question Darren. What would I say to such a monster as Hitler? "I pray there is a special place in hell for you!" Unfortunately, as long as there are those who seek power, greed and a total disregard for life and people's difference of opinions and religion, war will never end. However, having said that, I never stop praying for peace nor try to be a shining light of love. Thank you for your beautiful words and compassionate heart.
praying that the lessons of inherent humanity find homes in every body there, and here, and everywhere 🤍 holding on to hope that there's a way
thank you, darren, always for speaking to the big stuff
Very powerful words and images, Darren. They are causing good havoc in my brain. Thank you.