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Dear Friends,

I've always believed in the power of the story, and having young people listen to the stories of older folk and then write down those stories is a powerful tool.  Much progress is made as we learn to listen to people, it is often difficult to find the time and be mindful of each interaction that may change our viewpoint, heal our egocentrism, help us to see ways to solve problems that seem beyond our ability.

We can blame politicians, clergy, communities for the violence that occurred in Aurora, CO., but there are times when we cannot possibly know that a man obsessed with death will not enter our lives.  We each have to be aware of the dangers, and when we compare drivers' licensing and gun licensing---we have a long way to go in doing our best to be sure that people with guns are going to use them responsibly. 

The crazy, mentally ill, obsessed persons in any society are identifiable by a very small group of people who have known them for a long time--and maybe even then are not fully known by anyone. We do need to connect with the pain that causes the action as well as the pain caused by the reign of terror.  Unfortunately, most people, in every nation, respond to the actions of hate on large scales, but do not do very well in responding to the day-to-day acts that alienate teens, children, and adults so that they are no longer rational problem solvers.

Perhaps telling stories, in some way, is the beginning of understanding how to change things,

Blessings,
Sue Peterson

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