Today I learned that it takes two to reconcile, two countries, two people or two groups. I went into a meeting with an old friend to reconcile our differences. It ended up with his saying he did not believe me that I was sincere and would not reconcile the past in the present so we could move on. That is his choice but was disappointing to a mutual friend who set up the reconciliation meeting. I have been trying to reconcile with this person for years. I might have faults but I can forgive. Maybe someday we can reconcile.
I read the most absurdly violent story today in my email subscription to military.com. It read VFW Wants New Medal Ranked Lower. The Veteran of Foreign Wars are upset that the new military medal for cyber warriors and operators of Killer drones This award, called the “Distinguished Warfare Medal” is ranked above both the Bronze Star with Combat “V” and the Purple Heart – medals typically awarded for combat in which the service member’s life is at risk.” I am just shocked that there is an award for remote killing.
Pat and I watched a movie tonight, the latest James Bond film: “Skyfall”. I like to count killing in such a film but lost track after 41 plus a large number in a subway crash. “That’s Entertainment” as they say.
Jesus talked a lot in parables and paradoxes. When Jesus’ disciples asked why or what the story meant he would often say “if you ears to hear, you will hear.” If you eyes to see, you will see. The other side of being ‘awake’ in life, not hearing or seeing, is sometimes an easier road to take. But to be really alive and live life to the fullest each moment we need to hear what we hear and see what we see.
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