Morning CoSo. 🕯️
As promised, today I have a piece that explores the history of political kidnappings, in war and for profit, with an eye to pushing back on armchair analysts.
As "easy" as these exchanges might look at a distance, there is a lot of pain and fraught history behind negotiating ceasefires and prisoner/hostage swaps.
There also isn't a great success rate.
This weekend, may we all be thankful for our safety, & grieve for those still waiting for their own.
https://onlysky.media/mclark/wartime-hostages-and-armchair-analysts/
@MLClark Good morning groovy soul! I am not officially here yet, but I happened to catch this on my way out to the gym.
On this day of Thanksgiving here in the sates, I wanted to express my deep and profound gratitude for your friendship and kindness. You are a bright star in my sky!
Rebecca! What a joy to catch you at first bounce. 🤗
Happiest of Thanksgiving weekends to you. The added bonus of the US version of Canada's harvest-fest in October is an extra opportunity to extend gratitude to lovely critters in our lives.
Thank you for your presence, your light, and above all else for honouring your truth. 💛 A heart not in discord with itself is a heart that can do wondrous things in the world.
I'm so glad I get to witness some of yours.
Happy workout, you!
@MLClark And I am glad to get witness your light my friend. I think it would be a better world if we paused each month to take stock of our many blessings.
It is true that there are times that are darker than others, but that is when the light of hope and fellowship shine brightest.
In these times of war and strife, those simple joys I feel are among the most important.
Thank you for nourishing the sacred seed within my spirit, and in yours as well.