In Case You Cannot Tell

In case you cannot tell, I have a real sense of sadness in me tonight.  My last post was one of just decrying the senselessness in our world.  I sent this prayer to a friend tonight. I know she will not mind of I share it with all of you. Because, in case you cannot tell, I have a sense of sadness and despair that is weighing on me.  I want to share this prayer:

I hope your days ahead reveal some strength God knows you have, and faith, which is certainty that God is with us, whether or not we have the proof we think we need, because He gives us the proof He knows we need.

Violence

Our world has become increasingly violent.  More terrorism, more domestic violence, more random violence, more police on citizen violence, and more citizen on police violence.

I am not sure what the genesis of this violence is.  Not religion. Religion does not advocate violence.

The frustration of powerlessness? The overweening need for power and control? Greed? Fanaticism?  The increased use of drugs and alcohol that lower inhibitions? The need for that fame or notoriety that comes with committing these violent acts? The increased availability of weapons?  Disaffection and disenfranchisement that leads to radicalization? 

Our country went through horrific violence in the 1960s and 1970s due to the protests against the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights movement. Things settled down but since 2001, violence has increased.  The big thing that we need to remember is that "It's a Small World" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_a_Small_World; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJFGAX77zw4. 

We have choices to make.  I choose hope, I chose being positive. I choose peace. 

Say Something Positive

I don't Twitter much.  In fact, I have Tweeted a couple of times recently, and although I signed onto Twitter in 2009, originally, I have sent 6 tweets, 2 recently.  Tonight I tweeted that my New Years Resolution was "I Choose Peace."  I added #saysomethingpositive. I am tired of hearing all the hating that is going on. 

On Facebook, I am seeing Random Acts of Kindness as a topic.  Follow it.  Do Random Acts of Kindness.  Say Something Positive.  Don't be a hater.