So many good things today. But also hard things. Life is such a trip.

One thing to note today: I begrudgingly realized that maybe often when people make judgements, they are actually just trying to stay safe. Even if logic is obvious, they’d rather run to what is comfortable in order to recalibrate to a sense of safety. Even if logically that path has proven over and over that it leads to nowhere.

So, empathy. Ugh.

Yet another layer peeled away. Exposing that with great revelation comes great responsibility. No longer can I judge you for your judgements. 😂

But not many will lay down their life for their brothers. Much less strangers. These are tough things. I don’t want this to be the answer. I for sure can’t do it on my own.

But what if we are what the cosmos is waiting on? Each one of us. One by one. Which side of history will I sit on?

On another note, several podcasts that I listened to and really liked recently:

How have I lived this long and never watched the movie Les Miserables before?! I only watched it tonight while I was working because I read about it in John MacMurray’s book “A Spiritual Evolution”. It couldn’t be a better movie for the subject matter John is addressing at least through chapter 8. Wow! Quote from the final scene of the movie:

“I needed to think about what you deserve… You don’t understand the importance of the law… It’s a pity the rules don’t allow me to be merciful. I’ve tried to live my life without breaking a single rule.”

If you’re at all interested, I recommend John’s book and he will be in Texas this weekend to talk about his own story. I have details if you’re interested.