ConsciousCreation

Folks, it’s the middle of the night and here I sit, computer open and ready, waiting for me to recapture the words that seemed to flow so clearly just minutes ago as my mind moved from dream to conscious awareness. There were words that described how I was feeling the lives lost ~ for the families torn apart ~ for the dreams shattered ~ for the sense of security and safety stripped away. There were words that also expressed the love and respect I feel for the people of Minneapolis ~ their courage and compassion ~ their demonstration of neighbor, oneness, humanity.
As I sit tonight in the relative warmth of the living room in southern Louisiana, I ask myself if I would be out there with them, were I still in Minnesota. It’s so cold!
I tell myself I would ~ that I would have the courage to stand with them ~ to let the world know that I do.not support the actions of the federal agents ~ that their presence in Minneapolis in particular, and other cities/states in general is unacceptable. I want to believe that I would be part of the effort to support those being targeted ~ that I would be someone who would bring groceries/food to those unable to leave there homes for fear of being attacked ~ that I would bear the cold and carry my sign and blow my whistle.

Sitting here in the early morning, I realize that the words I’m typing are my effort to put on my minister face and speak the ‘right words’ about the present state of affairs. And behind that face are angry words, scared words, sad words….l am angry at the individuals who have pulled the triggers, thrown the tear gas, sprayed the pepper spray, wielded the stick…the individuals who kidnapped the children, used them as bait, abducted people from their cars, their homes, their workplace…because of the color of their skin, the language they spoke…because they spoke out against the injustice and brutality. I am angry with myself for not showing the same indignation in the past. This isn’t new! I am scared that the damage done by these individuals and the individuals in positions of power who authorize these actions have done irreversible damage to this country. I am sad for those who have lost their loved ones, those who have lost their faith in humanity, those who have lost their home, their livelihood.

And I remember the words from Master Yoda: “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering. And I do know that Gandhi and King spoke truth: Darkness cannot drive away darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive away hare; only Love can do that.

So, when the sun comes up, it will be the time for me to find the group or groups here in south Louisiana who are standing with Minnesota ~ those who are walking the walk ~ those who believe as I do that we are our brother’s keeper ~ that we are each a unique manifestation of the Essence of Life and a vital part of the Infinite Oneness. As such, we are called to care for, and stand with, each other. May I find the courage, compassion, and love to do so.
minne