Cameron, I am Shannon Evans’ father. She speaks so highly of you. I see why. You may wish to check out my FB site where you and your prayer are featured. Thank you for being light in the darkness, love in our midst.
This week has been so heartbreaking, and not just for what the Israelis have suffered in this moment of terror. The vitriol in response to the attack makes me physically ill. The politicians calling their enemies "animals," the shower of bombs raining down on people who have no way to escape, and DEAR GOD THE COMMENTS SECTIONS, have been utterly horrific. I hate war, I've decided. People shout at each other online while Innocents suffer beyond comprehension. It makes me want to run away screaming. But then you say, "Let us try," and so we shall. We will try and sit with the brokenness of the world and listen and witness to those who suffer. We will try to be Peace in our own hearts and homes, so it can flow from there. Let is try. But first, I'm screaming.
Sitting with your words and with your prayer have helped me remember that despite the helplessness I feel, the act of feeling - of making space for sorrow, grief and fear, may not change the circumstances but it does change me. It does teach my heart to expand, it cultivates compassion, caution, gratitude and commitment to valuing life and lives. With these values reinforced, I can move toward action, no matter how small, so that the ripples continue to expand.
With tears in my eyes, thank you, love. This is a whole homily, such a beautiful reminder to all of us as we continue to wrestle with our helplessness in this situation.
Thank you for opening this place to feel, to be, to lament, to wonder what we can possibly do... Your words have built it, your heart has built it... and continues to build.
Cameron, I am Shannon Evans’ father. She speaks so highly of you. I see why. You may wish to check out my FB site where you and your prayer are featured. Thank you for being light in the darkness, love in our midst.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so glad we have such an amazing person in common. I just adore Shannon.
This week has been so heartbreaking, and not just for what the Israelis have suffered in this moment of terror. The vitriol in response to the attack makes me physically ill. The politicians calling their enemies "animals," the shower of bombs raining down on people who have no way to escape, and DEAR GOD THE COMMENTS SECTIONS, have been utterly horrific. I hate war, I've decided. People shout at each other online while Innocents suffer beyond comprehension. It makes me want to run away screaming. But then you say, "Let us try," and so we shall. We will try and sit with the brokenness of the world and listen and witness to those who suffer. We will try to be Peace in our own hearts and homes, so it can flow from there. Let is try. But first, I'm screaming.
Oh, yes ma'am. Right there with you!
Sitting with your words and with your prayer have helped me remember that despite the helplessness I feel, the act of feeling - of making space for sorrow, grief and fear, may not change the circumstances but it does change me. It does teach my heart to expand, it cultivates compassion, caution, gratitude and commitment to valuing life and lives. With these values reinforced, I can move toward action, no matter how small, so that the ripples continue to expand.
With tears in my eyes, thank you, love. This is a whole homily, such a beautiful reminder to all of us as we continue to wrestle with our helplessness in this situation.
Thank you for opening this place to feel, to be, to lament, to wonder what we can possibly do... Your words have built it, your heart has built it... and continues to build.
And yours too. You have the most generous spirit, love.
I can’t possibly love this more than I do! Thank you, Cameron, for giving our hearts voice.
Thank you so much for praying with me!