Today is Flag Day in Canada, and this year marks the anniversary of the Canadian Flag that was first flown above Parliament Hill in Ottawa in 1965. To Canadians everywhere and those who are Canadian at heart like me, it’s a special day. May this maple leaf symbol of freedom, strength, and sovereignty fly forever.
While you are sleeping stuff is happening out of your control and it’s bad stuff more than likely these days. The world and especially America is screwed up.
I’ve been wearing my heart on my sleeve lately. I’m a bleeding heart for justice, peace, and faith. There’s lots of stuff going on that is not fair and lots of people are getting hurt by it in one way or another. This is what happens when you are paying attention and seeing what is going on in the world. Speaking out is needed I think.
Just some commentary on the days events.
Today, I went through my YouTube and Podcast feeds and unsubscribed from all the political influencers I was following. In the wake of the election results here in the United States, I felt like I needed a break from it all. Now is the time to cleanse the palate, brain, and heart of it all. Most times I would say don’t bury your head in the sand but this is an exception. Sometime someday I will return to them but staying fixated on it all isn’t mentally healthy. Just a word of advice to all of you considering doing the same.
I love my Jewish friends and antisemitism is morally and ethically wrong. With that being said Israel’s response to the attack of Hamas on October 7th has far exceeded what happened to them. Every day people in Palestine are suffering and entire communities are reduced to rubble. This past week relief workers from World Central Kitchen were killed by Israeli weapons of mass destruction. I think Israel has become no better than those who have attacked them. My hope is for all aggressions to cease and the hostages held by Hamas be sent home. This bloody war needs to end. May God be with Palestine. May God forgive Israel for losing their way.
(Note: I will not engage in arguments on this issue. If you want to unfriend me I am fine with that. Thank you for connecting with me.
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