Scattering in the Aftermath

One of most powerful forces of humankind which separates us from other species
is our ability to express grief and compassion for others when the most horrendous
events occur.

We interrupt our busy lives, stop our latest check on our Iphone, which we often
find more important than the person sitting across from us at dinner.  We stop
everything because  something terribly monumental has occurred, and our innate
sensitivity demands we show we care.

Two weeks ago this occurred in Brussels, a year ago it was Paris and dozens of
places around the world in between. On these occasions we saw scenes of carnage,
bodies scattered on blood covered streets for reasons we cannot understand.

We may with wrestle with what to do,  but only do what we have done countless
times before. We will scatter flowers in places once filled with blood of those who
perished.

This is what we do, to show we care. Then we move on, back to our Iphone or
whatever else fancies our attention. Until the next time, which will occur as sure
to arrive as the next sunrise.

Will this cycle of carnage followed by caring ever change?  Only those who
take the time to place the flowers know the answer. Its in their hands.

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