this is so amazingly painful

[caycegal]

In truth, this sort of stuff happens every day. Hundreds of children are killed in the senseless wars going on, and hundreds more are dying of poverty, starvation and/or abuse and neglect. They suffer and die without us giving them any particular thought, because the media turning their attention to these events would possibly incite enough compassion in people to lead to an end to war and poverty as we know them, and that wouldn't bode well for the hierarchical system we've got going. The way this tragedy has instantly turned into a media frenzy is fear mongering at its finest- something to turn America's eyes toward fear, hate and controversy in the face of one the greatest opportunities we will ever have to open our hearts and accept love. It is a last ditch effort to drag us down with shock and awe tactics, and I, for one, did not come this far only to give in to despair.

Yes, it's tragic, but we have the potential to make the world more than senseless tragedy by radiating love over fear- in having faith that all is and will be well. Billions of people have died in terrible ways throughout history, many of them now reincarnated here on this forum, opening their hearts in love. The world continues to turn, and the pain is only an illusion. Through forgiveness, all bonds are broken. If you really want to help the families having to deal with this, then turn your heart to love and raise the vibration of the planet we live on. Don't let this propaganda turn your eyes away from that which is at stake.

Much truth in what you say. It would be arrogant and easy for me to presume to say that these souls made a conscious sacrifice, when I have only the words of others who tell me this is so. I do think they have provided a service because, as you say, perhaps there are those who are so caught up in their day-to-day lives here in this abundant country where many of us live who are just waking up to the fact that there is a lot going on in the world they should be aware of.