Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness

Aimee;

This is perfectly and lovingly expressed and because you have written this, I can rest. I don't need to try to put into words what you have so exquisitely said. Thank you, thank you.

I especially loved your last line:

Martin Luther King Jr. said "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” It is a time to be still, a time to honor all who have lost their lives in war. It is a time to reflect on our future. We must courageously stand up for peace; believe that light will overcome darkness. We must refuse to surrender to hatred, we cannot rejoice in war and death.

I refuse to surrender to hatred. I refuse to rejoice in the death of an 'enemy'. I refuse to see 'enemies' - only people who want exactly the same thing that I want - to be happy and at peace and free to follow my heart and my dreams.

Only the light of love can drive out shadows.... but it takes great courage to hold on to love when there is so much fear.

Ruth

Dearest Aimee,

Life is full of beautiful memories as well with bad memories. Today as the whole world enchant songs of victory over the death of the most wanted terorrist am so helpless. Also i have mixed emotions because as for the women , children innocent as they were they became victims of the September 11 which caused serious panic and loss of life.At the same time America loosing its twin towers. When Mahatma Ghandi says ' whenever you are confronted with an opponent conquer him with love' . Then if you would want to apply this to this terorrist it wouldnt fulfil any man 's quest for revenge over the innocent people killed. Therefore i think justice has been done.As much as you see ..... A song is being sang in America, singing symbolices praise and victory, the hearts of many are filled with joy.

However i wonder what would be the outcome of the remanents of the terorrist. Right now they might be fuelled with anger and their blood is crying with revenge for their leader has been faced out. We live in a world full of toils and snares. Though safety will always be provided for Americans, only i pray to God to cease the legacy of these terorrist. We cannot afford to see our own brothers and sisters die shameful , gruesome deaths in this manner.You know the devil is a crazy liar....!
I want to wish all the Americans a blessed life forever..............One thing i know about America is that it would never allow its security to be threatened. They are determined to provide service and sacrifice for the lives of his people.

With all the love that we have for humanity, May God bless and Keep America safe and well. I THINK JUSTICE HAS BEEN DONE. Though we wrestle not against flesh or blood only God be a righteous judge in this matter

Thank you for sharing this my dear Amiee, these are the news across the globe.

All the best to the United States of America

Warona

Aimee you said it all. May your voice be heard with insight across America and the whole world. Hate sprouts evil, love silences ill intentions.

Thank you for informing us this much.

Love,

Beatrice

thank you for that quote, for your thoughts and their truth.

Dear Ammie,

Your writing reminded me of a quote "When everything finishes still remains the future." I would like to add to it - when everything finishes still remains the present. Past is gone; that we have left with us is the present. You have beautifully written your past and your saved emotions, which noone can take away from you. However, through this sharing you have reminded us the need of lightness and love. Hope we have a light present. :)

Thank you. All the best!

Kind regards,
Deepti

This is really powerful - thank you for sharing this with us. Yes, the images of people choosing to jump to their deaths. Those were very hard to see. What a choice to have to make. I am not so sure how I feel about this death. In many ways I remain ambivalent for I think two wrongs don't make a right. They never have and never will...

Aimee, thank you so much for sharing, I do honor your feeling,,

Dearest Aimee,

You said it all and you wrote beautifully. Thank you for sharing this.
When I first heard the news I wasn’t so sure whether to be happy for his death or not. And to be honest I am still confused! Confused whether his death will bring an end to the terrorist acts or not. Confused whether Al-Qaida linked group "Al-shabab" in Somalia will be over or they still carry their horrible actions. Still confused whether the world will change or not!. But all in all I have to hope for the best.

I loved your last sentence where you qouted Martin Luther King: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” It is a time to be still, a time to honor all who have lost their lives in war. It is a time to reflect on our future. We must courageously stand up for peace; believe that light will overcome darkness. We must refuse to surrender to hatred, we cannot rejoice in war and death.

Warm regards,
RA

Aimee nice thought. Im impressed very much on what you said..Im Happy you are neutral..I love the qoute of Mr. Martin Luther King..well said..Let light erase the dark.. lets welcome the peaceful future..

want to hear more from you..