Newtown

Today is the 1st anniversary of Newtown. Nothing more needs to be said about that horrible day or about all the days of horror that have occurred in cities and towns across this country and the world. We seem to be a culture of violence. Gotta have those movies that slay the villain and a whole bunch of innocents along the way. Gotta watch those detective movies that get the bad guy after he has eliminated good citizens before his demise. Gotta buy those toy guns for Christmas so kids can play cowboys and Indians. Gotta have those video games that kill zombies or villains. Gotta have that gun in the house or concealed weapon so we can kill the guy who just might kill us if we can't protect ourselves. Enough!

I boycotted violent movies a long time ago. I very very seldom watch detective movies for the same reason. Comedies, musicals, chick flicks are the way I roll. The news is something I may turn on for something of importance but NEVER right before bed. If something bad hasn't happened the media creates something. Enough!

I just wonder what Jesus or Buddha or any other spiritual great would say. There are probably tears in that great beyond.

So today, I will keep some candles lit all day in remembrance especially of all the children who lost their lives in Newtown one year ago today. They are at peace but their loved ones are wondering why and grieving the loss of that innocent who left this plane of existence.

May this angel from "Rest in the Arms of Angels" on Facebook give some solace to those who grieve.

And may the world "get it." Violence begets more violence. That which a person dwells on usually occurs in one's life.

Dwell on Peace, Love, Charity this holiday season
and ALWAYS!

 

Namaste,

 

Mareda