today marks the one year anniversary of the peaceful transfer of power in the united states of  america at a moment of deep uncertainty on the world clock… for this moment and for every moment, i resolve to follow the words of  the Dalai Lama and resolve differences peacefully and be what Buddha calls us to be… yes, today, i pick up my thread from the unraveled world tapestry and resolve to weave a new story/re-member the ancient dream of the people… thousandfold thanks for doing the same, for in our coming together to stand in love for love and acting from this sacred space, this field of mutuality, we are the beloved community bending the arc towards justice…

as we go deep within to kindle the inner fire burning away what does not serve this purpose of peaceful co-existance, let us contemplate the right use of power…

Psalm 15

Lord, who can be trusted with power,
and who may act in your place?
Those with a passion for justice,
who speak the truth from their hearts;
who have let go of selfish interests
and grown beyond their own lives;
who see the wretched as their family
and the poor as their flesh and blood.
They alone are impartial
and worthy of the people’s trust.
Their compassion lights up the whole earth,
and their kindness endures forever.

(A Book of Psalms, translations by Stephen Mitchell)

may we all resolve to use power passionately in the service of justice speaking truth from our one heart and being compassion and lovingkindness in every thought, word and deed…  thank you for being peace… namaste…