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a contemplation for our time.

such blindness and division.

if our beliefs or ideology would have us only align with the suffering of some, while dismissing the suffering of others, then it falls short of Love and should be abandoned.

may our hearts open to all who suffer, especially those who suffer oppression under the heels of power.

may our compassion expand to all, not just those within our group, our religion, our political party, our country, etc.

our loyalty should be to Love and our solidarity with those who suffer. 

may we take up the cause of Love however and whenever we can through words and actions, through intimate conversations and social media, through protest and art.

~j

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