I found myself wondering what you would cause a person to think killing a bunch of people was a good idea? What causes people to pledge themselves to an extremist group? What do they hope to get out of it?
After some research I found several common themes. People who become radicalized often feel unloved and unwanted and like they don’t belong anywhere. In a sense they have a whole in their heart that only love can fill.
The process of radicalization is very similar to the techniques pedophiles use to groom their victims. In a sense groups like ISIS are saying to people we understand, join us, come and make a difference, it is _____________ (fill in the blank) that is causing all the suffering in the world.
In a very odd way they are using a very distorted form of love to attract people. They use their rhetoric to say we understand and they tap into the anger that is generated when a person has lost their connection to the essence of who and what they are.
So what can we do? ISIS isn’t the problem it is just the symptom caused by judgment and fear.
No matter what the question or the problem LOVE is always the answer. I found myself first confused and a bit dismayed by what seems to be the increase in violence. And then I again remembered. LOVE.
I invite you to join me in sending lots and lots of love to all those that feel disconnected and alone. I remember going to a mediation for peace many years ago and shortly after that the Berlin Wall fell. Was there a cause and effect. I don’t know for sure but love has amazing power.
I invite you to join me on December 31st. Reach out to your friends, use social media, lets get thousands of people to join us. Let’s reach out in love rather than judgment and fear.
December 31, 2015
3:30PM Hawaii Time
Peace Meditation – let’s send them love
Attend over the web:
http://iTeleseminar.com/78158964
Or call in:
Primary dial in number: (425) 440-5100
Secondary dial in number: (415) 633-4267
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Tell all your friends. Let make this a gathering that will make a difference. I remember attending a peace meditation many years ago and shortly afterwards the Berlin Wall came down.
Help make a difference!
With love and peace,
Susan