”I will mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

Amazing Grace

The following words were found written in the clothing of a child executed at Ravensbruck concentration camp:

“O Lord, remember not only the men and women of good will, but also those of ill will.  But do not remember all of the suffering they have inflicted upon us.  Instead remember the fruits we have borne because of this suffering:  our fellowship, our loyalty to one another, our humility, our courage, our generosity, the greatness of heart that has grown from this trouble. When our persecutors come to be judged by you, let all of these fruits that we have borne be their forgiveness.”   

Wow.  Impressive.  

More, please

My New Year’s Resolutions aren’t about what I intend to give up, but about all I want more of…

• more time with friends I don’t see frequently enough
• more time with family, immediate and extended
• more goals accomplished at work
• more reading
• more hours of sleep each night
• more drinking my 8 glasses of water a day
• more vegetables
• more days in which I don’t skip my walk
• more attending live music events
• more new music explored
• more thinking of the needs of others

Hoping to acccomplish the above…and more…in 2011.  Happy New Year!