I started to type out my thoughts in my blog as it allows me the opportunity to express things I am trying to understand and process. Then I decided that typing in anger would only make me type things I would regret.
There is a Sikh chant to move from pain to peace. I have a version sung by Gurunam Singh that uses a quote where a guru talks about how "it is foolish to be angry." He also supported using this chant to help move beyond anger to again restore peace and one's connection to the Divine. The chant is "Dukh Parhar Sukh Ghar Lai Jaa-i" I have friends who have looked at me sideways when it comes to the chants and kirtan events that I include in my life. Singing spirituals of many religions gives you and understanding of how we are all interconnected and how celebrating the Divine enhances all of our lives.
Living one's life in a open and aware state allows you to learn about yourself. Denial and repression only lead to self-loathing and bigoted and nasty attitudes towards your fellow man. If you can not find the ability to forgive yourself then how can you forgive others.
I know I have a lot more thoughts on this but I am trying to approach the recent events from a place of love and compassion. May we all find the peace we need in our lives.
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