231208 What I learned in my studies this morning 4

But they're not ready.

That's fine. Tell them anyway.
Plant seeds. Let them grow.

Today's Meditation(s):

So much fear in the world. So many whipped up frenzies, full of Sturm und Drang, stoking paranoia and reactionary reflexes.

"But but but they're coming to killlllll uuuuusssssss!"

Yes. Some bad people do bad things. It's not a fantasy or a joke. It's also not new.  What's new is that we hear about exceedingly rare events from all over the globe, making them seem common and imminent.

No, a serial killer is not stalking you.

No, a terrorist is not planning to attack your town.

No, no one is going to kidnap your child and perform Satanic rituals on them.

No, fantanyl is not going to be in the candy your kids get for Halloween.

Rare things are rare. Yes, those things do happen, perhaps will happen somewhere in the world, but the odds of it happening to you are a few in 8+ billion.

Today, 99.9999999999% of the people you meet will be normal, everyday people who just want to live their lives.

Be kind. Offer good wishes. Give them the benefit of the doubt. Approach everyone with love in your heart.  

Leave the fear at home and show those you meet today all the love you can. That will make the world better.