As I took my walk this morning, the information coming through my radio was quite unsettling. British authorities thwarted a "sophisticated" and "deadly" plot by terrorists to use explosives on several different airlines heading from the UK to the US.
My mind immediately reverted back to 9/11 and the horrific destruction and tragic loss of life that was a result of terrorists.
People innocently go about their lives every day....taking vacations, visiting loved ones, seeing the world....while these twisted minds plot and scheme about what they can do to cause unimaginable horror to these very people. I just can't fathom this mindset!!! I will never, ever understand that kind of hatred!!
These terrorists are willing to die themselves as they cause harm to others. Do they not have families of their own? Don't these people have goals and dreams for themselves? ...loftier goals that do not include destruction and death? Are they not capable of feeling love and compassion? Life is too precious....why do these terrorists not want to experience the goodness of what life has to offer? (Sorry, I am having a "Pip" moment!)
Being the self-professed, white-knuckle flyer that I am, all of this news tends to bring up some of my old fears and concerns...but, I will not let it keep me from getting to see my loved ones...especially right now as I am awaiting Buddha's miraculous and joyful birth.
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