Craving A Peaceful World
Friends,
I write today over-shadowed by the darkness I feel in this world. Where is the peace? Where is the love? Where are you, my friend?
In recent days, we've seen the situation in the Middle East deteriorate to a new low. If this isn't a big deal to you, think again, because the level of conflict we are seeing now is pivotal. "Alert Status Red", as they say, has come and gone; more peaceful times are sinking into the almost-forgotten depths of our memories.
The media might have many of us believe that such conflicts are far away and outside the realm of real concern. Why should we care for those who are so far away? What loss is a child dying in the crossfire of a distant battle?
Ask yourself this: In the infinite complexity and breadth of this world, why should someone else's life matter any less than your own? We all share this Earth; literal brothers and sisters in our common quest to preserve and perfect the human race.
The battles that rage these very moments are real, and they're shattering lives. Why turn a blind eye and a deaf ear? A life lived in ignorance to the injustices that occur is hardly a life at all. Awareness and positive action is the road to freedom for all, if only it would become our common goal.
It starts with you, it starts with me. Lend a hand to those in need.
Something big is going to happen soon; I can feel it. The Israel-Lebanon conflict is a very serious matter, as is any war in any place. Educate yourself about this and other conflicts. See if you can ease the pain in some small way.
Some of us ought to be ashamed (myself included) for the way our countries have been behaving as of late. Make no excuses for the wrong-doings on those who supposedly lead you. What good could ever come from following those who lead with the sword and the fist, rather than an outstretched hand.
I digress.
It starts with a smile, my friends. Don't be fooled into thinking that hate, war and injustice will write favorable history of these times.
My weapon of choice remains my heart and a helping hand.
What's yours?
