tragedy

[Glory Ressler]

Dearest all,
It is true that we are still jolted into what really matters by
tragedy...  the precious connection that holds us all together.  The way
we live and breathe as one, even when we ignore, deny, or pretend there
are things that separate us still.  Can I hold that precious connection
without the reminder afforded by suffering?

I was happy to hear from you Harrison.  Thank God your family is okay!

My love and condolences to you and all affected in New York and
Washington.

I hold space for the suffering of those who have lost someone or who
still do not know a loved one's fate...

Thank God that Birgitt and Ward are inviting us all to hold space for
universal harmony - it is so relevant. I will be with you all.

I hold space for the potentials not yet realized and the dreams not yet
dared to be dreamed.

Today, I am jolted into reflecting on the ways I have contributed to
terror.  Small looks, feelings, actions, angry outbursts, and
rejections.  I am moved to see my pain, from which they arose, and the
cost for humanity.

There is so much suffering!  I pray that we will all stretch enough to
hold space for it all - for our sakes and for the sakes of our little
children 'om-ing' love songs in our ears.

We cannot hate a person whose story we know...  I hold space for the
people whose pain is so immense that it seeks relief in any way it can.

My love to you all and my prayers for an end to your individual, and our
collective, suffering.

Blessed be,
glory

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