Reflections: Seeking Solace In Tragic Times….
I wanted to share this sensitive and loving post that speaks to the senseless tragedy that took place in the Aurora theater.
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD – Writer for Children
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Reflections: Seeking Solace In Tragic Times….
I wanted to share this sensitive and loving post that speaks to the senseless tragedy that took place in the Aurora theater.
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children 
Beautifully written, Vivian. After the raging fires, the evacuations, the lost homes and hopes, Colorado shared a sigh of relief and thanks for the fire fighters and police who gave so much to save so much. And now, another sadness, this time with many lost lives and wounded spirits. Thank you for printing the Prayers of Comfort and Hope when we all need both.
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Thank you, Marylin. The post is written by Elizabeth from Mirth and Motivation…her blog is a haven for anyone who needs uplifting. Yes, what can one say…senseless killing is just that…senseless. Our only hope is to continue to love in the face of hate. 🙂
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Nice post Vivian, Thanks for sharing the link 🙂
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You are so welcome, Jake. Many bloggers wrote about the Aurora theater tragedy…but Elizabeth’s posts always include moving photos and relevant quotes and her own sensitive and loving perspective…every post she does is worthy of being reblogged. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing that lovely post, Vivian. If only everyone had such a compassionate outlook these terrible tragedies wouldn’t occur. I think Libba Bray addressed an important point in her post as well – that we must also try to feel compassion for the gunman – so much harder than feeling compassion for the victims – because he must have been in a terrible place to commit such an atrocity. I’m not sure I’m quite that evolved though….
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Oh yes, Susanna…I am on the same page as Libba (will have to check out her post), but perhaps wasn’t as brave as she was to voice that. I’ve always said that when people are at their most unloveable is when they need the most love. And that’s why I am so passionate about uplifting young children and helping them develop true self-esteem and a feeling of self-worth…and encouraging them to reach out to touch others positively…and express their feelings…sometimes we mistakenly tell kids, “Oh, you don’t hate her…she’s your sister!” or “Don’t be a cry-baby! You are a big boy!”…we need to encourage kids to voice their emotions, both positive and negative…otherwise they may bury those feelings and allow them to simmer…until one day they boil over. 😦 And sometimes, people just snap…or take medications that alter their thinking…who knows why. I guess if we knew why horrible things like this happen, we would be God. 🙂 We can just offer love and support after the fact.
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Thanks for sharing the link. As a parent, I can’t image raising a child that would grow up to do such a thing. How could you not see the signs? We’re so disconnected with one another today, it’s very sad to see things like this happening with nobody knowing the killer ever wondering what he was planning for all those months.
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Oh Milka…I know…my heart goes out to the families of the victims…but also to the mother of the killer. Although I believe that it is our obligation as parents to interact with our children as they grow up to the best of our ability, I also believe that once we reach adulthood, we must own the responsibility for our lives and our choices. Whether the killer had the best mother or the worst…only he pulled the trigger. You are right about the disconnect in our society…and I think that is a big problem that is going to get bigger as we get more electronic…people need more interaction with other people, not less.
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