Keep
Hope Alive
“Highly
sensitive people are too often perceived as weaklings or damaged
goods. To feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness, it is a
trademark of the truly alive and compassionate. It is not the empath
who is broken, it is the society that has become dysfunctional and
emotionally disabled. There is no shame in expressing your authentic
feelings. Those who are described as being a 'hot mess' or having
'too many issues' are the very fabric of what keeps the dream alive
for a more caring, humane world. Never be ashamed to let your tears
shine a light in this world.”
Anthon
St. Maarten
I
watched the CNN show, Anthony Bourdain “Parts Unknown” last
night. He visited Iran for the first time, and was prepared for it to
be a dark and angry society. Instead, he found the people to be
universally friendly and welcoming. Since Bourdain is a Master Chef,
many ordinary Iranians took him into their homes and cooked grand
meals for his delight. They talked about their hope for a more open
relationship with the west, and did so respectfully, and without
criminalizing either our government, or American citizens. They believe this
to be a turning point in our relationship.
It
seems timely to me to look at the Iranian people themselves, and not
simply equate them with the repressive regime that governs them. We
also may want to take into account the history we share with the
Brits of carving the middle east up into our preferred apportions,
and assigning leaders to rule over them. Looking at all sides of a
complicated issue may be difficult, but in making decisions that
affect the whole world, is seems important to do.
This
world needs more empathetic people, not fewer. If you are a sensitive
type, one who turns the crystal to view all facets, and feels deeply
that each one matters, speak out in whatever way you can. If you
believe in the dream of a “more caring and humane world,” shine
your light out there proudly. You are the ones who keep hope alive.
In
the Spirit,
Jane
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