The aftermath of the horror in Manchester has prompted me to reblog this post I wrote after both the Paris and Orlando bombings. It is still relevant. Just the location and victims have changed. When will it all stop ?
Now more than ever, it is so important to focus our energies and thoughts on peace. The tragedy unfolding in Manchester has become the focus of attention for many of us across the world. Social media brings it vividly into our homes. Real horror. It is not some trumped up voyeuristic reality show designed to tease and titillate. It is intolerably sad. There is a huge outpouring of emotions – outrage, anger, hurt, grief, fear. The world is watching and following.
Let us galvanise the outpouring of emotions into positive action. Not revenge. Not retribution. Not more of the same horror inflicted on others in the belief that the vicious cycle of an ‘eye for an eye’ is somehow justified as a responsible and good thing to do. That it is the deserved consequence for acts of evil. Of course there should be consequences. Just not more of the same.
The intention for this post is that it will, in its own small way, contribute towards a momentum for change. That the world will transform. That we will all live in peace and harmony. That we will respect, celebrate and honour differences. Always.
Prayer for Peace
In the midst of darkness, let there be Light
May grief burdened hearts be soothed
May those who have suffered tragedy and loss
be protected, comforted and enfolded
in the everlasting arms of Unconditional Love.
May the guiding principles for prevailing justice
be Heart-centred and one that
honours, supports and respects
the universal values of peace, freedom, dignity,
responsibility and co-operation.
May all nations, all cultures, all races, all religions
join hands
and transform the world
into one that is founded on
Love, Peace and Harmony.
So be it. Thank you God.
If you want more information about this topic check out these two sites:
The Science of Peace and The Power of Prayer
© Raili Tanska
Obviously I’m not keen on the god bits or prayer but I like the sentiment and believe in the power of positive thought. Cheers Raili.
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I know Opher. Thanks 🙂
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Amen and again Amen.
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I really like your paragraph up there about not dealing with this from the perspective of Vengeance or an eye for an eye. Brandon often mimics these right wing whatever they are who are alk for the death penalry, saying let’s go kill these murderers and show them that killing is wrong and that kind of amounts to the same thing…
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Yeah, it doesn’t solve anything except escalate the issues even more. BTW, it is SO nice to see you back here 🙂 I hope you are getting better and stronger day by day xxxx
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Seeing the pulmonologist tomorrow. Hope to get some answers then. Had another bout of electrical stimulation on my neck yesterday with another one set for Thursday. Am feeling encouraged about that.
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Crossing everything possible for you – lots of love and hugs xxxx
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Amen and Amen and Amen. I pray we find that peace some day.
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The sooner the better, Jacquie!
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Amen 🌹
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🙂
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Wise words
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Thank you EWIAN
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⭐ Love and compassion . . . we need it more than ever, Raili. Amen to all that you said.
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Thank you Pat 🙂
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So great words!
We need a peace so much!
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Now more than ever!
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This is beautiful, Raili. If only we could just live in tolerance of each other it would be something!
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That would be a good start!
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Bravo, Raili, and amen.
I found a post last night, written yesterday by a Mancunian (someone from Manchester). Your message of peace reflects his (or vice versa).
Maybe you’d like to read his post for today. Like yesterdays, it’s inspiring: https://donotannoythewriter.wordpress.com/2017/05/25/a-thousand-acts-of-kindness/
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Thanks Jane. I’ve just had a read of it – and decided it was too good not to reblog 🙂 And her blog name and tag is too good not to follow !
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I wanted to follow her , but I can’t keep up with my reading as it is 😉
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Same here – I’m going to have to cull again.
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Doing that makes me feel bad…
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Me too, but it makes me feel worse to have them sitting there and not having time to go and read 🙂
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You’ll enjoy this one. Reminded me of Edna Harfinsain, except this is REAL and living here in Australia ! https://donotannoythewriter.wordpress.com/2016/06/26/rabbit-proof-fence/
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It’ll have to wait until tomorrow. It’s 4am – I’ve been trying to go to bed at a sensible time, but we had a fantastic storm and I didn’t want to miss it.
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Reblogged this on Do Not Annoy The Writer and commented:
A beautiful piece, written in support of Manchester from the other side of the world. As I said in one of my comments, the world seems very small on days like these. I echo the sentiments here; let us come together, stand shoulder to shoulder and together we will beat this!
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Thank you for the reblog (and the follow 🙂 United we stand an conquer the world with Love.
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Now that’s a cause I will happily champion! ❤
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