In a world filled with beauty and heartache, the depth of our emotions often defies what we are supposed to feel when we picture the dropping of 2000-pound bombs, munitions posing imminent threat to civilians. The gut-wrenching reality and the pain we feel is real when witnessing the suffering of women and children. At the core of this reaction lies a powerful force: love.
Love, in its expansive and all-encompassing nature is rooted in courageous compassion, is not limited to romantic ties. It extends to our shared humanity, a connection that transcends borders, religions, or differences. When we see images of mothers shielding their children from harm or families literally torn apart by conflict, it's love that intensifies our empathy.
The love we feel for our own friends and families becomes a universal thread, allowing us to empathize with the pain experienced by families halfway across the globe that may not look like us. The innocence of children and the resilience of mothers strikes a chord within us, awakening a sense of responsibility that stems from our shared human experience.
Our love is a deeper love. It's the love for a world where every child deserves safety, where every mother nurtures her family without fear. This deeper love is a testament to our shared aspiration for compassion, justice, and peace where the dawning of the morning sun presents infinite possibilities for a more harmonious future.