That was until I looked at what had happened overnight. I'm praying for all the lives lost and harmed in Baltimore. I'd had a restless night and literally woke up a the same time they are saying the bridge was struck. That made it all feel a bit more disconcerting as I read about it.
This world of ours is definitely going through some kind of birthing pains. It feels like everywhere you turn is more insanity, people are so wound up and aggressive. It feels like a powder keg. Sad. Probably why I have decided to step back and witness it from afar. I am struggling to feel any desire to engage. I don't want to look for the person holding the match. I don't want to see anymore hatred.
I was dumbstruck when I saw the video on X of the two young ladies fighting (well, if you can call what that was a fight) just outside of the Hazelwood school. That is localish for me, same metro area, I'm well aware of where it is. Seeing a young person having their head smashed into the ground until they began having seizures, I wasn't expecting it and definitely blocked the video after the first time. I was sickened to see so many watching, recording and cheering it on. To hear that they were 15 and 16 years old. I almost threw up. That is younger than my precious mini-me grand, I can't fathom that kind of anger and hatred in ones so young. The damage done to our kids and our communities is outrageous. Two young people had their lives changed forever that day. I'd hazard a guess that a lot of those witnesses did as well. How can you go back to your everyday normal after witnessing something so evil?
Hubs called me to chat while driving this morning, it sounded so stressful. People honking, his anger at almost being hit a few times. Him relaying to me about the woman that almost struck a light post (I think that is what she almost hit) he was a bit rattled as he was witnessing it first hand. She rapidly swerved back into traffic as she over corrected to avoid it. I simply do not understand what kind of energy is overwhelming people. Whatever it is, it is 100% powerful.
I don't find myself stressed too often anymore. I'm unbelievably thankful for that. It probably has more to do with the fact that I don't engage in the chaos surrounding me. Whatever the reason, I am thankful.
I was supposed to help a friend with a few projects this morning, but one of her babies is sick. So I found myself with a bit of extra time. Needless to say, I am finding lots of things to fill that time. I'm getting ready to bake Hubs a batch of cookies and then it's time to work on the needlework project I am trying to finish. I never made it to the sewing room yesterday. I picked it up, for a few moments - at least that is what I told myself, put on a few of the vlogs I wanted to listen to and before long... it was time for the Hubs to head home. Unbelievable how quickly time can move forward.
Well cookies need baked (peanut butter), I'll make myself a quick lunch, then I want to work on my project. I finished my daily tasks and Hubs has a working lunch, which means hours stretch before me.
If you haven't already, please find a moment to pray for this world (in whatever manner you pray). For the folks in Baltimore and for all of those that are struggling or hurting. Life is too short to miss any opportunities to love one another in every way possible.
love and prayers... b
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