Two friends asked me to read this thread. I had seen the AP reports and knew what had happened. I was saddened and in my own selfish interest, I just didn't open this thread because it hurts my heart.

I believe it is good to discuss and try to understand the region and what has happened and is happening there. But, the bottom line is another baby has died and we grieve.

Does anyone know the name of this baby? Will we light a candle for him, for one night of Light, and ask that Divine Peace prevail and open the hearts and minds of all involved? Can we use our powers of mind, heart and will to envision a blanket of Peace descending not just on this region but on the whole of Earth? I am not saying this is all it takes, but it is a positive action which can swell with the interlinking of minds, hearts and wills. NOT to envision the details of how it will work out (leave that to God/Allah, Goddess/Great Spirit/Cosmic/whomever to work out), JUST that THERE BE Peace.

All in all, such an action is much more likely to have a positive effect than any handwringing, worry, and/or arguing and pointing fingers.

Blessed Be to All,

kat