As our hearts ache that this happened. That this happened here. As we stand in strong solidarity with a shattered, grieving, yet courageous, resilient Jewish community. As we remember families that will never be the same - like beautiful Matilda’s. As we reflect on the worst and the best of humanity. As we celebrate beautiful … Continue reading A choice
Pain
A trifecta to master
Home! It’s always good to be home. And now to heed the advice I’m getting from all sides. “Take things slowly. Be patient. Be kind to yourself.” Now, I must admit this self-care trifecta is always a work in progress for me. May be these three things come easily for you. They don't for me. … Continue reading A trifecta to master
Standing with Min
I took this photo of Min* and her baby on a visit to the India-Myanmar border. I will never forget the day I met Min and a group of other courageous, inspiring, resilient people who had fled from Myanmar to Mizoram. About 5 million people are now displaced in Myanmar and in neighbouring countries. There … Continue reading Standing with Min
The violence spiral
Tragically too many more will die today in a descending spiral.Women, men, children, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters.Bullets, bombs and bowls bereft of food will be among the weapons used.Political and religious violence will kill them.Fuelled by hatred, ignorance, fear, discrimination, bigotry, misunderstanding, attention-seeking and extremism. Most of the victims will be ordinary people. We will … Continue reading The violence spiral
The gift of perspective
MRI results this week showed further deterioration in my spine beyond the areas where I had surgery a few years ago. This explains the increasing and extended pain I’ve been experiencing in my neck, back and head. While certainly not the news I wanted, I’m deeply appreciative of the ongoing support of my wife Megan, … Continue reading The gift of perspective
Stop the horror!
Intolerable, unacceptable and unforgiving! That’s how former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert describes the tragic humanitarian crisis in Gaza. UNICEF reports more than “one million children are at risk of starvation. They are being deprived of food, water and medicine … It is unconscionable that over 45 children have reportably been killed in air strikes … Continue reading Stop the horror!
In between day
SaturdayThe in-between day.They were shattered, broken.They were uncertain, fearful.They were cynical, questioning.They were grieving, numb.They were longing, yearning.They didn’t know what was next.It was the in-between day! And here I am,So far removed from that Saturday,and yet with so many in-between days in my life.Days of uncertainty, days of fear.Days of questioning, days of waiting.Days … Continue reading In between day
A brokenness invitation
My physical pain levels have been high over the past few weeks. I’ve found myself - in a childlike manner - uttering: “pain, pain, go away”! Then I think of others, like a friend I had coffee with this week, dealing with a much bigger health mountain than mine. Or today. a colleague grieving the … Continue reading A brokenness invitation
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