My internet was out this morning so it gave me more time to think and ponder. Sad news came to me this morning after the draw. Someone that I know, his Mother passed last night and even more painful is a friend of mine grandson committed suicide last night in her home. Sad and tragic. I too would try to help carry their burden and share their grief if I could, but having experienced the passing of loved ones and almost leaving the earth myself, I know that I can be sympathetic but the burden of loss must be carried by them.
I don't know where Justice may come into all of this, but I can be present and offer my hand in compassion and peace.
I love the idea of justice being something that creates peace and nourishes others instead of just punishing them. I read somewhere about a tribe who would put a thief in the center of the community, and each person would tell that person good things about him or her. It was a way to remind them that they have good inside and should act from that place. What a different way to hand out justice. So sorry to hear about the death of your friends loved ones. May they find a place of peace and comfort even amidst their deep grief.
ReplyDeleteI too read that story of tribal support instead of punishment. Lovely example for us all.
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