Friday, July 31, 2015

Paradoxes

 There are so many paradoxes and crossroads informing reflections in my life today: 
  ---The joy, love and wonder my family is experiencing at the birth of twin boys – my grand nephews.  This is augmented with further FB reflections wishing that parents and grandparents who have passed over could be physically present to share the joy of welcoming these two beautiful lives to the physical world.   --- (I know that they are with us in spirit and rejoicing with us, though we cannot see them or touch them in the physical plane. ) 
     This joy at new life is juxtaposed in my thoughts with all the news and video about what is going on with planned parenthood.  
     The news about the lion who was killed is juxtaposed to cute cat photos and video posted all over FB.  I think about this and reflect on  the affection I have for my two cats -- my joy at their constant companionship.
     In the midst of these momentous events, I am reading a compelling theatre script about a Jewish lawyer forced to defend a skinhead who has perpetrated a brutal, senseless murder against an innocent Jewish man.  

    My heart is full.  My mind is racing.  And I am grateful for opportunities to learn, grow and improve my awareness and understanding. 

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