We are less than 18 days away from the anniversary of Columbine High School and we see the front page…
http://photos.denverpost.com/mediacenter/2012/04/photos-christian-school-shooting-in-oakland/32924/
I don’t know if we will ever be able to stop this kind of violence.
It is these moments that make us feel vulnerable, helpless, and question our humanity.
We extend prayers, blessings, lit candles, comfort and care to all who are affected by today’s shooting. . . the first responders, those that died, the shooter, the bereft families.
Here is a metta meditation from Sharon Salzberg being sent to all beings everywhere.
May all beings everywhere live in safety, be happy, be healthy, and live with ease.
May all beings everywhere be comforted in their time of grief.
May all beings everywhere know lovingkindness and deep compassion.
With deep sorrow, Jennifer
Related Resources:
The Dying and the Bereaved Teenager. 1990. ed. John D. Morgan. The Charles Press Publishers
A Student Dies, A School Mourns. 2000. Ralph L. Klicker. Taylor Francis Publishers. *This is an incredible book for dealing with any kind of death in the school. It would be a welcome edition if your school or classroom ever needed an extensive resource.
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- http://jezebel.com/5866541/two-dead-after-another-shooting-at-virginia-tech
