Prickle and Peace
My living room Buddha and cactus inspire a possible sequence for getting to the informed and compassionate action required for healing and transforming the gargantuan backlog of accumulated and self-perpetuating trauma in our human race (whew – all that in one breath!).
All people have trauma – it’s part of the human condition – and as we heal it, thereby lowering the “noise”, there emerges a stillness, quiet and comfort within the psyche. When we share this peace with others through …going slower, deep listening, trust in the inner wisdom of each one & each group, detachment from outcomes and patience with just being in the present moment …then together in our groups and communities, we are in a good space to start healing trauma on a societal and global scale.
Mindfulness, meditation, prayer, authentic dialogue and open-hearted engagement with diverse people & groups are my current stepping stones to this ideal. – Hugh
