Thank you so much for writing this deeply moving piece, echoing sentiments that are indeed timely in the light of the horrors going on in Israel-Palestine. I will read it aloud to my class tomorrow. It invites the reader to tune in to what is happening with a vulnerable heart like yours, and from there, seek ways of being part of the healing, and not be one who aggravates the conflict by simplistic generalizations and judgmental pronouncements....Very grateful to you for your courage in living the kind of life that i am sure many aspire to live, but are prevented from doing so by all too many karmic hindrances...
May you continue to be an inspiration to many as you continue living in the way you do and challenging the values of our self-preoccupied and tribalistic global society. Sincerely, Ruben Habito
Thank you, Ruben! I'm honored to hear of you reading this in your class. In the day since I wrote this, I've already begun to arrive at different perspectives. Particularly, I'm more alive to the desire and urgency to rescue the people who have been kidnapped. As well, a Hamas leader has publicly asked all Muslims to commit jihad against Jews on friday. While I don't feel personally endangered, it highlights the need to protect the vulnerable. For many, perhaps it's actually not the time to grieve.
I wonder how we can use force to protect and save those who need it without become callous or hateful. This is a difficult thing indeed.
Dear Daniel,
Thank you so much for writing this deeply moving piece, echoing sentiments that are indeed timely in the light of the horrors going on in Israel-Palestine. I will read it aloud to my class tomorrow. It invites the reader to tune in to what is happening with a vulnerable heart like yours, and from there, seek ways of being part of the healing, and not be one who aggravates the conflict by simplistic generalizations and judgmental pronouncements....Very grateful to you for your courage in living the kind of life that i am sure many aspire to live, but are prevented from doing so by all too many karmic hindrances...
May you continue to be an inspiration to many as you continue living in the way you do and challenging the values of our self-preoccupied and tribalistic global society. Sincerely, Ruben Habito
Thank you, Ruben! I'm honored to hear of you reading this in your class. In the day since I wrote this, I've already begun to arrive at different perspectives. Particularly, I'm more alive to the desire and urgency to rescue the people who have been kidnapped. As well, a Hamas leader has publicly asked all Muslims to commit jihad against Jews on friday. While I don't feel personally endangered, it highlights the need to protect the vulnerable. For many, perhaps it's actually not the time to grieve.
I wonder how we can use force to protect and save those who need it without become callous or hateful. This is a difficult thing indeed.