8/1/06: 3 Mile Run: Neighborhood

I was fully caught up on the podcasts I listen to while running (see me at PodShow+). So, I listened to a CD for this run. I listened to the latest Shinedown CD. It was good, not great. A keeper and I will listen to it again. It is virtually impossible for me to push the Lebanon-Israel war from my mind. It is just so horrible that we humans can find no better way. At the level of those that pull the strings to initiate attacks and violence, regardless of side, there is none without fault. I find it impossible to decide if either side has "just" reasons to start or end the fight. I do not believe it will resolve the problem. Shame on us all. If we want peace (and we should), we will likely have to simply accept that the past is the past and move on. The circumstances that led to where things are now and long and convoluted. Borders, nations, racial categories, and such serve to provide reasons to divide and sometimes to hate. Let's get past it and love each other. All people are worthy of love and praise. This is not a plea for surrender to evil. It is a plea for the trully righteous to stand and be counted. Standing does not include killing without remorse or without DAMN good reason. But, once you start killing you are on a evil slippery slope. Mourn the dead. Mourn the killing. I am sure I am just rambling. But, OMG we need to stop ourselves from this way of solving conflict. Make sure your heart is right. Don't hate. Do protect. Data: Distance: 3 Miles Time: 28:17 Heart Rate: 156 Pace: 9:26 Weather: Clear skies 75° 85%