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<\/a><\/p>\nThat doesn\u2019t mean we shouldn\u2019t be informed. But it does beg the question of just how many times we have to watch the same video feed or listen to the same report. And, as in the case of the recent events in France, we can easily turn our backs on the many other catastrophes and misfortunes that are occurring simultaneous, a number of which are exponentially more impactful.<\/p>\n
The Jewish scriptures tell us, \u201cTime and unforeseen circumstances befall us all.\u201d Planes crash. Buildings burn. Extremists blow themselves up taking innocent people with them. How can we deal with these catastrophes?<\/p>\n
Jesus the great teacher is quoted in the Christian scriptures as saying, \u201cLove one another.\u201d Punishing the innocents who faithfully practice a faith that terrorists only claim to embrace is not the way to love one another. We must stand together to compassionately support one another regardless of religion.<\/p>\n
Will our pain be healed immediately? No. Like a physical scar, our emotional injuries carry mental scars. It\u2019s said that when scar tissue completely heals it\u2019s stronger than the skin around it. Our scars not only prepare us for future challenges, but they can be a reminder of how we dealt with a situation we couldn\u2019t previously imagine living through.<\/p>\n
I read this quote recently:\u00a0 \u201cWisdom is nothing more than healed pain.\u201d In the coming weeks we\u2019ll each have the opportunity to exercise wisdom in our dealings with others. We\u2019ll perhaps be more compassionate with others around us, as well as suffering all over the globe, even if those individuals are not of our race, our nationality or our faith.<\/p>\n
We are at a turning point in human history. Humankind as a whole is killing the planet and killing its own family. There\u2019s no magic wand to wave, no prayer that heals everything, everywhere immediately. We have a choice to beautify the planet and accept peace. Will we?<\/p>\n
We can choose to use wisdom in loving one another and being responsible planetary citizens. There\u2019s always plenty of blame to go around; the media focuses on that because it increases rating.<\/p>\n
Instead, let\u2019s focus on the solution: \u00a0#TheGlobalVision of #AWorldThatWorksForEveryone.<\/p>\n
With Love,<\/p>\n
Terry<\/p>\n
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