Monday, August 6, 2012

We are Connected

We got some horrible news yesterday that a gunman went into a Sikh Temple in Oak Creek yesterday and killed six people inside.  My husband and I grew up in Oak Creek--I lived there till we were married.  My mom and my husband's whole family still live there. We pass this area every time we visit.

My heart just feels heavy for our world and this Sikh community.  Why is this happening?  It seems to be a hate crime...what can we do differently to raise our children to be accepting?  Do we need to raise our boys differently?  I just feel like I have to post something about it here because it's so close to home and it's so heart-wrenching for this community of peaceful people.  Tonight there will be a candle-light vigil near the temple in my hometown.  I'm sure there will be many people there praying together, hoping for a change.


I hope for a change.  I pray for comfort for these families though I'm not sure how that's going to happen.  It's hard to find peace in times like these.  I'm not sure how to stay positive when these events happen.  I'd love to hear how people of faith find a way to deal with this and still believe in our kindness and humanity.


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  1. MartinaAugust 6, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Dear Jil, this is such bad news! How sad it is, that people can do this to one another. My approach is, to just give no energy to negativity, but instead, just keep remembering gratefulness and bringing more love into the world. Sometimes, i feel depressed too, but i work on not feeling stuck in it, because the world needs balance, and we do, too! I once learned a beautiful pryer. It is called, the prayer of light, and it helps me, when i feel bad.
    Have a look here, maybe you like it too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOgD4IcshS4

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    1. This MomentAugust 6, 2012 at 12:08 PM

      Thank you so much for this prayer, Martina--so thoughtful and heartfelt of you. You are a caring soul and it is great that you took the time to share this with me.

      Jill

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  2. VictoriaAugust 9, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Sorry to hear about this..so saddening!HUgs!
    No matter what, I choose to focus on the power of love and healing..especially in times where there is such darkness..for it is the only way to empower the light to shine even brighter and create change and peace and harmony.
    Victoria

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    1. This MomentAugust 9, 2012 at 9:58 AM

      Thanks for your kind words, Victoria. The other day the hometown had a "National Night Out" and they sort of turned it into a vigil/celebration of these victims' lives and I heard it was really beautiful...so it seems that the community is trying to connect and come together at this time. This is reassuring, but still under sad circumstances.

      Jill

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  3. ElizabethAugust 10, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    i am sad about this news.

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