A practical suggestion toward peace

Letter to the Editor Janie Rezner
advocatenews@mcn.org ; beacon paper ; ava newspaper
January 11, 2004

I have a suggestion:

In trying to stay conscious of what's happening on earth right this minute in terms of loss of species, foreboding climate changes, wars and desecration of even more . . . I think every meeting, every group that comes together in fellowship and concern might want to consider beginning the meeting with some acknowledgement of the gravity of this time, however that might be done. It's important to build community with each other on a deeper level. We will probably need it in the days ahead. This could be done with a moment of silence, with all holding hands and greeting each other. Perhaps the leader could simply state it at the beginning of the meeting. Taking time for that acknowledgment creates a sacred space and honors the importance of our coming together as concerned beings for planet earth.

Respectfully, Janie Rezner

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Excellent suggestion, Janie. And practical, unlike many others.
It would help us to repent of the damage done to the world and its peoples by the USA, and change our ways.

Peace, Carol Wolman